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Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

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Looking for an easy, light lunch to make during the week! Look no further! These Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are my favorite quick & healthy lunch! Made with canned chicken, olive oil mayo, grapes, cucumbers, carrots and romaine lettuce. These wraps are super low carb and totally delicious! Make it with me. Growing up (and even still today) I lived on Chicken Salad! It was my very favorite flavor of sandwich! I always took them in my sack lunch to school. I was raised on canned chicken, so I've never looked at it as weird. I know some people are timid when it comes to canned chicken but you shouldn't be!  It's a great, easy source of protein! I have to dedicate this recipe to my little cousin Oakley. She is 7 and she has so much personality. She catches on very quick and is very aware of the world around her. One day, I asked her what she wanted for lunch. She told me that she doesn't eat Carbs. I had to laugh because I'm sure she's heard ...

How To Get Your Kids To Eat Healthy Pt 1

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So, you’ve changed your diet for the better and you’re feeling amazing. You’ve maybe lost some weight, gained some energy, you’re feeling more comfortable in your skin, and you’re super motivated to keep up the good work. However, your kids are still eating all the things you’ve started to avoid…and you don’t know what to do about it. You want them to be well nourished with the delicious food you’ve started eating but feel overwhelmed with exactly how to make that big change. Hopefully I can help! We’ve got a 3 series post of 15 tips coming your way on how to get your kids on board with a real food diet. We’re kicking off the series with the first 5 to get you going. So, let’s get into it – the first 5 tips to help you get your kids on board with a real food diet. Don’t buy the bad stuff! We’ve all been there – you’re at the grocery store and your children are begging for Cheetos or Lucky Charms. Their whining is starting to get to you and you are tempted to appease them, ‘just th...

How Blue Light Lowers Blood Pressure (Plus New TEDx Talk on Light and Health)

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You are probably quite familiar with the pivotal role that visible light plays in the circadian system. Ambient light regulates circadian rhythms by interacting with light-sensitive cells in the eye, which in turn transmits a signal to the brain’s master clock. This enables our body to “know” what time it is, and modulate various organ systems accordingly. These cells are particularly sensitive to blue light , which of course is why people are being more mindful about the timing of their exposure to bright light and light-emitting devices. But we are increasingly realizing that blue light may affect the body in other surprising ways, beyond just circadian alignment. For instance, animal research has shown that inadequate exposure to blue light may impair memory and cognitive performance. And even our fat cells contain light-sensitive proteins , suggesting that blue light may be a regulator of fat cell function and metabolic health. Indeed, many forms of light have a powerful i...

Spinach & Creamy Chicken Crepes

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Have you ever had a savory crepe? I love them! These Spinach & Creamy Chicken Crepes are so flavorful and delicious! The crepe batter is filled with fragrant herbs and are cooked to perfection. The crepes are then stuffed with a creamy chicken and spinach blend, and topped with a creamy white sauce. YUM! Make it with me. Crepes are often thought of as sweet. I love a sweet crepe stuffed with nutella, fresh strawberries, and whipping cream! But crepes are so fun to make into a savory dish as well! You can transform a delicious breakfast idea to a decadent dinner dish! These Spinach and Creamy Chicken Crepes are the perfect blend of savory flavors. The crepe batter itself is made with fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary. You can see the green speckles in the crepe. The cream sauce that is poured over the crepes at the end is what really ties this dish together. The cream sauce is made with heavy cream, lemon juice, white wine, and thyme. It has such a dreamy flavo...

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

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Have you been looking for the perfect gift for that special someone in your life? Look no further! I have the PERFECT Holiday Gift Guide ready for you! Separated by price, I have listed all of my favorite kitchen gadgets that you must have! At the bottom, I also include some miscellaneous products that I love/want/need. Sooooo, needless to say, there is something here for EVERYONE! I have put in all the work gathering these products up, so you don't have to! You can shop all of these products, directly off of this page! Just click the image link you are interested in! You're welcome, and HAPPY SHOPPING! Less Than $25 Silicon Baking Mats I love these ones with the lines, because they make drop cookies easy! Vegetable Spiralizer   Kitchen Food Scale Wooden Rolling Pin I like mine without handles!    Wooden Cutting Boards/ Plastic Cutting Boards Wooden for fruits and veggies Plastic for meats The coolest Milk Frother- perfect for making ...