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The Juice in Atwater Village is one of the best juice shops on the eastside of Los Angeles. It’s important to start the day with something healthy to stay energized like a green juice when you don’t have a lot of time. #03 is a Sweat The Style favorite, made of organic apple, celery, kale, romaine, parsley, lemon, and ginger.
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Love to indulge in cheesy goodness but don’t want all the gluten? Ancient Harvest has created an organic, non-GMO, plant-based protein meal that makes classic mac & cheese a little less guilty.
Quinoa is a superfood that is great for improved health and weight loss with its high protein, fiber, and iron. This quick and easy meal is the perfect post-workout solution when time is not on your side.
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Can something that tastes as good as chocolate and peanut butter help build lean muscle mass and balance the body’s blood sugar? Greens Plus Protein Bar chocolate and peanut butter flavor can! It’s an organic, gluten-free, all natural cold-processed, protein-rich green food bar. One bar makes a perfect snack between meals to keep energy up in a healthy way or as a post workout recovery bar if there’s no time for a full home cooked meal.
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Mariage Freres is one of the oldest tea companies in the world. Originally started in France in 1858 by the Mariage brothers who were obsessed with tea. They travelled through Europe, Asia, and India to find and collect the most fragrant and flavourful teas to blend and bring back to Paris. Today the tea company is still around and has 100s of different flavours available in their location in Paris with a limited selection that can be sold online. These teas are full bodied, flavourful, and strong. They are comforting to drink after dinner to help satisfy a sweet craving or in the mornings as a delicious coffee alternative.
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Citrus is in season so why not celebrate by combining all its diverse colors and tastes together. At the Hollywood Farmers’ market we found all the blood oranges, navel oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, and meyer lemons at farmer Laura Ramirez of J.J.’s Lone Daughter Ranch which is certified organic. She also grows a wide variety of avocados so we decided to add a beautiful fuerte avocado to ground the fresh juicy flavors of all our specialty citrus. Traditionally citrus fruits and avocados grow together so maybe that’s why they compliment each other so well.
Ingredients:
2 navel oranges
2 tangerines
2 blood oranges
2 pink grapefruit
1 meyer lemon, thinly sliced crosswise with the skin on
1 fuerte avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 shallot, very thinly sliced
¼ c meyer lemon juice
½ c extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch of mizuna
½ c pistachios, shelled, toasted and lightly pounded
salt
Instructions:
Using a sharp utility or pairing knife cut off the top and bottom of the oranges, blood oranges, and grapefruits so that it sits flat on the cutting board. Cut down the side of each fruit curving the knife to follow its natural line, remove the skin and white pith. Place the fruit on its side and slice crosswise to make pinwheels, about a ¼ inch thick.
Peel the tangerines and with a paper towel gently rub off the pith and pull each piece apart.
To make the juicy dressing, put the meyer lemon juice and any left over juice from all the citrus into a bowl. Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil and season with a pinch of salt.
To assemble the salad, put the citrus, shallots, avocado and mizuna into a large bowl and add a pinch of salt. Pour over the dressing and toss very gently. Layer the ingredients onto a plate and garnish with pistachios.
Recipe x Catty Boom Batty
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The avocado is known as the alligator fruit, reflecting its shape and texture – cut it open and it looks like an alligator eye too! Avocados boost the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K as well as certain carotenoids like lycopene and beta-carotene. Add them to a salad for bonus nutrient points. The avocado itself is a great source of lutein, a carotenoid that works as an antioxidant to help protect against eye disease. They often get a bad rap for being too fatty. Not so! The fats in avocados, notably monounsaturated fats, are heart-friendly as they lower the risk of heart disease by reducing lousy cholesterol and regulating blood pressure. By eating just two avocados a week you can improve your skin’s elasticity, boost moisture and may even reduce wrinkles. Just ½ an avocado provides 3.4 g of fiber – this includes both soluble and insoluble fiber which keeps your digestive system running smoothly and you feeling fuller longer.
By: Beata Rydyger BSc RHN, She Lives Clean
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The benefits of having quick, filling, healthy snacks are endless; especially when you’re living a busy and active lifestyle. OH Bars are exactly that. They’re made with raw, unprocessed, organic seeds, dried antioxidant rich fruit, and natural seasonings. They’re also made avoiding ingredients that can cause allergic reactions like gluten, wheat, nuts, grains, dairy, and added oils. Don’t let the small size fool you, this bar is high in fiber, minerals, protein, and essential fatty acids so you will stay full long after it’s done.
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Grapefruits reach their peak during the coldest months of the year which is good because that’s when you’re most likely to need them the most. Grapefruits are extremely high in vitamin C, half of a grapefruit provides about 78 percent of your recommended daily intake. Besides strengthening your immune system they also contribute to weight lose because their high fiber and water content keep you full and hydrated longer. When you can, opt for pink or red grapefruits because they contain the antioxidant lycopene which has properties that help fight cancer causing free radicals. Eat the grapefruits freshly peeled on their own or mix into a salad.
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These Brussels Sprout and Maple Glazed Tofu Bites are a no-fuss finger food that are easy to pick up and chow down. Perfect for holiday socializing and catching up. There is no better time to enjoy Brussels sprouts than right now as they’re in season and rich in rejuvenating, healing nutrients. Brussels sprouts are a part of the cruciferous vegetable family (which include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale) and contain vital cancer-fighting components that offer powerful protection against carcinogens. The compounds found in these vegetables support the body’s natural detoxification process, helping to rid it of cancer-causing agents in our food, water, and environment. Organic tofu adds a protein punch to this snack and will help stave off cravings and keep you feeling energized and satisfied. Enjoy these bites dipped in plain organic full-fat Greek yogurt or nosh on them plain as they pack a festively flavorful punch.
Ingredients:
Brussels Sprouts: 1 lb, rinsed
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: 2 tbsp
Himalayan Pink Salt & Black Pepper: 1 tsp
Organic Tofu (preferably sprouted): 1 Block
Raw Maple Syrup: 2 tbsp
Low-sodium tamari sauce: 1 tbsp
Coconut oil: 1 tbsp
Garlic Powder: 1 pinch
Himalayan pink salt and black pepper: 1 pinch
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400.
Slice the Brussels sprouts in half, lengthwise. Don’t trim the ends, as they’ll hold together better with them.
Toss the sprouts on a rimmed baking baking sheet with the oil and a good sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Bake for 40 minutes total but be sure to check them half way through. Toss them around too for even baking.
In the meantime, cut tofu into thick, small strips, place them in a bowl and toss them in maple syrup, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high and top with coconut oil. Add the tofu and sauté for about 5 minutes, until nicely golden and crispy. Set aside.
Remove the sprouts from the oven and let them cool about 5 minutes, or until you can handle them.
Using toothpicks, slide on a sprout half, followed by a tofu piece, then bookend it with another sprout half.
Arrange on a platter and serve.
By: Beata Rydyger BSc RHN, She Lives Clean
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There is nothing as satisfying as a bowl of pasta after a workout, but before feasting check out a few great alternatives to the traditional flour laden pastas. This gluten-free quinoa pasta from Ancient Harvest is made from organic corn flour and organic quinoa flour and is so close to taste and texture to the real thing you won’t feel like you’re substituting anything. It’s worth trying next time you go Italian!
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