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A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who drank a cup and a half of MILK a day lost nearly twice as much weight as those who consumed just a half a cup. How come? The milk drinkers had higher levels of vitamin D, which is associated with weight loss. Any nutritional deficiency slows your metabolism, causi ...
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MIXED BERRY WINE SPRITZER
Ingredients:
1 c. Riesling wine
1 c. sparkling water
1/3 c. fresh blackberries
1/3 c. fresh blueberries
1/3 c. fresh raspberries
Handful fresh mint leaves
Handful ice cubes
Directions:
1. Place ice cubes into two cups.
2. Evenly divide everything into ...
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WATERMELON COOLER
This is perfect on a hot, humid morning. And it's easy, too.
Serves 2
1/4 watermelon, chunked and frozen
1 lemon, juiced
honey (optional)
Chunk and freeze a quarter of a watermelon the night before (or freeze extra so there's always some on hand). Let barely thaw f ...
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BELL PEPPER AND DILL SALAD
Ingredients:
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh dill
Sea salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cucumber chopped into matchstick size pieces
2 sweet bell peppers chopped into matchstick size pieces
Directions:
1. In a medium size bowl combine lemon, dill, sal ...
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Mangoes are rich in brain protecting antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E. They’re also an excellent source of vitamin B6, which is important for the synthesis of GABA, a neurotransmitter that influences mood and sleep patterns.
Quick Tip: Don’t judge a mango by its color; redness doesn’t always equal ripe ...
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MANGO PINEAPPLE POPSICLES
Ingredients:
2 cups diced mango
2 cups diced pineapple
1/2 cup lime juice (water is fine if you don't have any on hand)
optional: 1-2 tablespoons honey
Instructions:
1. Place mango, pineapple, lime juice and honey to food processor and grind until a nice and smooth puree is formed.
2. Pour ...
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Ingredients:
1 cup crushed ice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups watermelon (cubed with the seeds taken out)
1/4 cup orange Juice
1 cup frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Put everything in a blender, mix on medium or high speed until well blended.
Makes 3 cups
...
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22 June 2014
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who drank a cup and a half of MILK a day lost nearly twice as much weight as those who consumed just a half a cup. How come? The milk drinkers had higher levels of vitamin D, which is associated with weight loss. Any nutritional deficiency slows your metabolism, causi ... Read more >>
We LOVE berries!!! Tell us which your favorites are! ... 
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22 June 2014
MIXED BERRY WINE SPRITZER
Ingredients:
1 c. Riesling wine
1 c. sparkling water
1/3 c. fresh blackberries
1/3 c. fresh blueberries
1/3 c. fresh raspberries
Handful fresh mint leaves
Handful ice cubes
Directions:
1. Place ice cubes into two cups.
2. Evenly divide everything into ... Read more >>
22 June 2014
WATERMELON COOLER
This is perfect on a hot, humid morning. And it's easy, too.
Serves 2
1/4 watermelon, chunked and frozen
1 lemon, juiced
honey (optional)
Chunk and freeze a quarter of a watermelon the night before (or freeze extra so there's always some on hand). Let barely thaw f ... Read more >>
22 June 2014
BELL PEPPER AND DILL SALAD
Ingredients:
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh dill
Sea salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cucumber chopped into matchstick size pieces
2 sweet bell peppers chopped into matchstick size pieces
Directions:
1. In a medium size bowl combine lemon, dill, sal ... Read more >>
11 June 2014
Mangoes are rich in brain protecting antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E. They’re also an excellent source of vitamin B6, which is important for the synthesis of GABA, a neurotransmitter that influences mood and sleep patterns.
Quick Tip: Don’t judge a mango by its color; redness doesn’t always equal ripe ... Read more >>
11 June 2014
MANGO PINEAPPLE POPSICLES
Ingredients:
2 cups diced mango
2 cups diced pineapple
1/2 cup lime juice (water is fine if you don't have any on hand)
optional: 1-2 tablespoons honey
Instructions:
1. Place mango, pineapple, lime juice and honey to food processor and grind until a nice and smooth puree is formed.
2. Pour ... Read more >>
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04 June 2014
Ingredients:
1 cup crushed ice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups watermelon (cubed with the seeds taken out)
1/4 cup orange Juice
1 cup frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Put everything in a blender, mix on medium or high speed until well blended.
Makes 3 cups
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