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Mocktail of the Month: Coconut Cucumber Cooler

Just in time for spring! This Coconut Cucumber Cooler is alcohol-free and a refreshing beverage that will make you feel like you’re relaxing on a tropical beach.  Ingredients ½ cup coconut water 2 tsp. lime juice 5-6 mint leaves 4-5 thinly sliced cucumbers 1 splash of sparkling water 1 tsp. coconut extract  ½ cup of ice   Directions 1.    Muddle mint leaves and cucumbers in coconut water 2.    Let beverage chill for 1 hour 3.    Add lime juice, sparkling water

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Hangry: Why Do I Get Hungry & Angry?

What Does Hangry Mean? “Hangry” or “Hanger” is a phrase used when one can trace their anger back to their state of hunger. But why does being hangry happen in the first place? Scientists traced the “hangry response” to two things: low blood sugar level (glucose) and increased levels of “fight or flight” hormones.   Why Do I Get Hangry? Skipping meals or delaying eating for too long can lead to a reduced delivery of blood glucose to the brain, a perceived “danger” that stimulates t

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Best Low Impact & Joint Friendly Exercises

Are your knees feeling sore after hitting the pavement in jogging shoes? If you have joint pain, either from a past injury, extra weight, or another issue, you don’t have to dread lacing up your sneakers. You can still exercise! Instead of pounding your joints with high-impact workouts, try low-impact and joint-friendly exercises that get your heart rate up, burn calories, and tone muscle.

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Do's & Don'ts for Storing Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

Are you tired of throwing away expensive fruits and vegetables because they spoiled after a few days? Fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet and successful weight loss, so don’t let money well spent end up in the trash! Storing your produce correctly will not only save you money, but you’ll have nutritious items at the ready for when you need a healthy snack. Here are the dos and don’ts of keeping produce.   Do: Keep your tomatoes out in the fruit basket. Putting tomatoe

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Simple Inspiration Recipe: Chicken Zucchini Fettuccine

Inspire mouthwatering satisfaction with a low-calorie pasta revelation. Delicious zucchini noodles will transform your Chicken Fettuccine into a gourmet veggie delight.    Ingredients:  Jenny Craig Chicken Fettuccine 1 zucchini  1 tomato, diced 2 garlic cloves  1/3 cup steamed spinach  1/4 tsp sea salt  1 bay leaf  parsley, chopped nonstick cooking spray (optional)  2 tbsp water  Spiral vegetable slicer 

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Perfect Vegetable and Spices Pairing

To add more flavor to your veggies, you don't have to add butter or salt! Often, the perfect seasoning can really bring out the flavor, making other additives unnecessary. You can add herbs and spices prior to roasting, steaming or grilling your favorite vegetables.       

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