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Authentic Food of the Day: Figs!

I love figs. The texture and taste just make them so much fun to eat! If I am ever craving candy or sweets, I just bit into a chewy fig and that annoying craving is gone. Figs go back to … Continue reading

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Juice of the Day: Easy Grapefruit and Kiwifruit Juice

For the past week I have been on a major grapefruit-kick! I just love that amazing citrus taste and all of the health benefits that come with that beautiful fruit. That’s why I keep adding grapefruit to my morning juices … Continue reading

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Authentic Food of the Day: Blackberries!

I am a berry-addict! I snack on fresh organic berries all of the time and I always add multiple handfuls to my morning smoothies. When they are in season, I love to pick fresh berries or purchase them at my local farmers … Continue reading

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Smoothie of the Day: Papaya Grapefruit Smoothie with Lime

This is a fantastic smoothie for boosting your energy levels naturally without caffeine.  It’s also full of nutrients that include biotin, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Eating papayas can improve the clarity and texture of your skin, lessen the severity … Continue reading

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Juice of the Day: Minty Tomato Orange Juice

I always try to have big tomatoes growing in my garden every year and I love to eat them as often as possible. Adding them to my morning juice is a great way to start the day! Tomatoes are low in … Continue reading

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Daily Nutrition Nibble: Pick up a Papaya!

Not only are papayas beautiful and delicious fruit, they possess amazing healing properties. Did you know that eating papayas can improve the clarity and texture of your skin, lessen the severity of cold and flu symptoms, and help to promote a healthy digestive … Continue reading

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Juice of the Day: Pineapple Juice for the Joints

If you suffer from aches and pains, consider giving this juice a try! The bromelain in pineapple can help reduce inflammation as can the ginger and essential fatty acids in the flax seed oil. This juice is full of nutrients … Continue reading

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Authentic Food of the Day: Dates!

No, I’m not talking about movie or dinner dates! I’m talking about those sweet fruits that make a yummy snack anytime of the day. Dates have been grown in North Africa for nearly 8,000 years and have been praised for … Continue reading

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Juice of the Day: Fabulous Fruity Juice (Orange, Pear, Grapefruit, Apple)

Trying to find more creative ways to use fruit in your morning juice concoctions? This is a simple yet delicious juice that your whole family will love! It’s loaded with nutrients that will help wake you up in the morning … Continue reading

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Juice of the Day: Simple Carrot and Cucumber Juice

I recently went to a restaurant where they added a slice of cucumber to the water and it was delicious! Now I am obsessed with adding cucumbers to my beverages, especially my morning juice. Believe it or not, the simple … Continue reading

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