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    Rad Recipes: Super Simple Snack Rolls (V, VG, GF, P)

    Healthy snacking throughout your day is a great way to keep your energy up and your blood sugar stable.  Here’s a SUPER SIMPLE snack roll-up that is tasty, fresh, and portable.  Enjoy! Start with:  Flour tortilla (white or whole wheat) OR  Spinach tortilla OR  Vegan/Paleo/Gluten-Free Spinach wrap Spread the wrap with: Cream cheese (regular or flavored) OR Hummus OR Avocado (mashed) Layer on your choice of Veggies: Romaine lettuce, Baby spinach, roasted red peppers, shredded carrots OR Layer on your choice of Fruit: Sliced apples, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas You can even do dessert-like versions to calm a sweet tooth. …

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    Rad Recipes: Homemade Granola Bars

    Here’s a tasty little granola bar that you can make at home.  Your kitchen will smell amazing! Prep: 15 minutes  Bake: 12-15 minutes  Ready to eat in 1hr 30 minutes  24 servings, approx 150 calories per serving Ingredients: 1 cup organic raisins and/or dried cranberries (optional) 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional) 1/2 cup chopped nuts, such as peanuts, almonds, or cashews (optional) 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons applesauce 2/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon sea salt 3 1/3 cups old-fashioned oats 2/3 cup unbleached all…

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    Rad Recipes: Summer-y Wine Spritzer

    I am a big fan of wine.  Some days, however, I just want something a little lighter, a little juicier, a little more like a glass of when-I-was-a-little-girl-on-summer-break punch.  Except, with a bit of… punch to it.  Not quite as sweet or heavy in my mouth as a Sangria (also it’s been a long day and I don’t feel like cutting up fresh fruit tonight). Enter the Summer-y Wine Spritzer!  Simple. Tasty. Girly. Perfect! In the name of research, I tried a few different combos.  BECAUSE I CARE.  <3  I have a version for reds and version for whites, but…

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    Rad Recipes: Kiwi-Kale-Pineapple Smoothie 

    My obsession with pineapple and smoothies took a gloriously green turn this morning with this beauty! It tastes like what a heavenly tropical paradise should feel like (minus the humidity & sand). Sweet and a teensy bit tart, Exotic & refreshing! Here’s what I used: 2 slices fresh pineapple 2 fresh kiwi fruits, scooped 1 leaf fresh green kale, stripped About a cup of fresh orange/pineapple juice blend (you can use cold coconut water if you want to cut back the sugar from juice) Blend & Enjoy!

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    Rad Recipes: Kale-Apple Crunch Salad (GF, V, VG, P)

    A great make-ahead salad that’s perfect for your lunch break. Just the right combo of sweet:savory and a nice energy boost that tastes fantastic! As always, use fresh, organic and non-GMO produce for the best flavor and health benefits. 3-4 leaves kale, stripped off stems and torn 1/2 apple of your choice, sliced and cut into small chunks About a tablespoon of hempseed oil Handful of raw pecans Handful of roasted unsalted sunflower seeds Place the kale in small resealable bowl and drizzle hempseed oil on top. Cover and shake. Add apple, nuts and seeds. Cover and shake again. Pop…

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    Friday Faves: Gourmet Home Cooked Meals- IN A BOX!

    TRUTH: I love to cook and have always enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen. Sometimes I will get an idea of different flavors that I want to pair together, and I just go for it. Usually it works out really well and I have a happy honey enjoying his dinner! Sometimes, though, I honestly just want to have a nice meal for the two of us that is fancy enough to taste interesting, healthy and fresh but NOT take hours to prepare.  I want to try something that is different from my few go-to favorites, but won’t require me to hunt…

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    Rad Recipes: Sweet Sunrise Smoothie

    My Sweet Sunrise Smoothie is so good! Loaded with natural energy to power me through a busy morning and so easy to make (less than 5 minutes!)- it’s one of my go-to breakfast choices during the week. 1 ripe banana (lots of spots on the peel) 1-2 small clementines  3-4 Baby carrots (I’m obsessed with the tri-colored, but use what you have) 1 oz cold coconut water  Blend until smooth-ish and enjoy!      

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    Rad Recipes: Avocado Egg Boat (P, V, GF)

    Creamy. Rustic. Satisfying. Super-simple. My tasty little Avocado Egg Boat may not win any beauty contests, but it sure is a tasty & easy breakfast that is just as good during a busy weekday as it is on a lazy weekend. Healthy fat and no downside! Approximately 250 calories. Here’s the recipe: 1 ripe avocado 1 fresh egg Olive oil S & P *Hot pepper sauce (optional) Halve the avocado (keep the seed in the other half unless you are serving both halves) Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; crack egg and add to…

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    Rad Recipes: Reset Smoothie (V, VG, P, GF)

    After back-to-back weekends of seemingly nonstop partying with friends & family, my body has had just about enough with the heavy foods, desserts, and more than a few adult beverages.  I just felt kinda bleh and gross and dull. Can I get an AMEN? I don’t love the idea of a “cleanse” but I do LOVE to have a hard reset to put my system back on a course that makes me feel good and happy and whole.  I created a neat little smoothie that’s green and sweet and wonderful that does just that! Here’s my recipe: 1/2 ripe banana…