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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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Smoothie of the Day: Banana Cacao Orange Smoothie
Do you have a picky eater in your family? Do you have a major sweet tooth? This is the smoothie for you! It tastes more like a milkshake than a healthy beverage, which makes it the perfect alternative to a … Continue reading
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Authen-tip: Nutrition for Healthy Teeth
I think the most important thing you can do is smile! Flash a smile to at least one person every day. To keep your teeth healthy and strong, be sure you are including plenty of calcium-rich foods in your diet … Continue reading
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Nutrition Webisode: How to Make a Spicy Fattoush Salad
In this nutrition webisode, Margaux J Rathbun, B.S., N.T.P. (Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Creator of AuthenticSelfWellness.com) shares a fabulous recipe for Spicy Fattoush Salad from Real Girl’s Kitchen (RealGirlsKitchen.com). Not only does it taste wonderful but it’s loaded with … Continue reading
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Daily Nutrition Nibble: Drink some Yerba Mate!
Many of you know that I am a big tea drinker. I am a self proclaimed tea-a-holic….what can I say? Some girls buy shoes but I buy tea! My favorite type of tea would have to be yerba mate. It … Continue reading
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Spice up your Life – Fennel Seed
Fennel is a plant that has it all; it’s actually a vegetable, spice, and herb! The ground bulb is the vegetable, the sprouts are the herbs, and the flower that produces the seeds are the spice. The seeds are a … 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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Authen-tip: Beets for Helping you Detox
You can’t beat beets! Beets are full of vitamins B3, B6, C, and beta-carotene. They are also a good source of iron, magnesium, zinc, and calcium. Did you know that beets are powerful detoxifiers? They were used in Eastern Europe … 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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