Author: b’vive
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Lazy-Girl Smoothie Bowl
Enjoy a quick and mess-free smoothie bowl in just a minute with this simple recipe. Combine berries, a power seed blend, and milk, then add toppings for extra flavor and texture. A perfect snack or meal in no time.
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How to Eat Your Greens and Love It.
And an Irrational Challenge to Kermit. I am outraged and saddened by the unfair treatment of vegetables these days. Think about the typical restaurant experience. The server talks about the specials: the grilled fish, the seared steak, the house-made pasta, all in great detail. When everyone finally orders their entrees, the server asks, “Do you…
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The Magical Pause of the Great Outdoors
Why You Need More Moments of Sunshine One of the first things we tend to do when we go outside is take a deep breath. Have you ever noticed that? Imagine right now stepping outside your home, apartment building or office building. You step out into the sunshine, notice the change in temperature, take a…
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How to Overcome Loneliness On Your Wellness Journey
Three Ways to Bring Your Best Healthy Self to the Table Have you been told that the secret to maintaining your workout routine is finding a buddy? There is some truth to that. But it’s about more than accountability. Have you ever set a health goal that forces you to disconnect from people you care…
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What You Need to Find True Love in Food
Definitions of Joie de Vivre, Free Radicals and a Made Up Word I say all the time that food is love. What that really means is that food offers opportunity for expressing and receiving love. The preparation, the eating, the sharing, it all offers opportunity. But saying food is love is catchier. Every time you…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying Real Food
Three Steps to Clean Eating This is the time of year when you hear people saying “I’m eating clean.” What does that mean exactly? You’ll hear answers like “I’m not eating bread.” or “I’m not drinking alcohol this month.” Those changes can certainly help to clear out the clutter, but the actual answer is a…
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The Motivational Power of a Gentle Nudge
Reflecting on what worked and what didn’t work can help us to improve. And that’s what we’re going for here. You want better health, better sleep, a longer run . . . and you’re working toward it.
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Making Great Plans for a Happy New Year
How to Create Healthy Habits that Last Tell me if this sounds familiar to you: I am here for all of those aspirations, I think they’re mighty goals! I agree, you would feel so much better if you could achieve that thing. If you’ve tried to set these goals in the past and just ended…