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Sesame Ginger Shrimp Tacos with Stir Fry Veggies

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I’m all about mixing up the flavors and tonight I’m putting a little Far East in my Southwest! Taco night takes a wild taste adventure with my Sesame Ginger Shrimp Tacos with Stir Fry Veggies. One of my favorite Asian take-out dishes gets a convenient tortilla wrapper – which totally helps me out, because I stink at using chopsticks! Sesame Ginger Shrimp Tacos with Stir Fry Veggies is an under-30 minute meal that is made healthier by oven baking the shrimp rather than frying -- still crunch and delicious with a gluten-free breading! Stir fry vegetables add colorful nutrition and can be adjusted to your preferences.

Read on to find out how to make this easy dinner recipe and find out how I’ve kept it lower in fat (hint, the crispy shrimp are baked, not fried). I’ve also made a couple recipe notations for those who need to keep meals gluten-free. Continue reading →

A Dozen Delicious Taco Recipes & Tips for Healthy Meals

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Keeping this short and sweet  (err, quick and crunchy). . . because i need to commence the Taco Day celebrations! Today, October 4th is National Taco Day and tacos are being slung and their praises sung all over the country — apparently we eat billions and billions of them per year. I live in one of the most taco-obsessed cities in the nation (Austin, Texas) and i’m pretty sure we have a taco truck per every 10 residents. A Dozen Delicious Taco Recipes and Tips for Healthy Meals:

Are you dining out for taco day (Chuy’s is giving away free meals for dressing in a taco) or grabbing takeout (Torchy’s Tacos is having a Willy-Wonka “golden ticket” style giveaway for a year’s worth? I prefer to make my tacos at home so I can have them EXACTLY made to order. #TacoControlFreak

Read on to get A Dozen Delicious Taco Recipes and Tips for Healthy Meals:   Continue reading →

Chocolate Pumpkin Nut Butter | Paleo, Keto, GF

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When I find I am spreading myself too thin with work, workout and family obligations during the fall season, I start spreading it on THICK with my Chocolate Pumpkin Nut Butter. It’s a hearty, healthy, hellah-yum snack to fuel busy days.

Chocolate Pumpkin Almond Butter

That’s right I said CHOCOLATE and PUMPKIN in NUT BUTTER. It’s a trifecta of my favorite tasty things, and is so good it leaves me at a loss for words (mainly because I’m too busy licking the spoon). Read on to get all the details and recipe: Continue reading →

Healthy Living, Fitness & Cookbooks to Read Now

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Ahhh, it’s time for me to share with you what I’ve been reading to kick off the fall season — my pile is growing pretty high. I’m loving all these healthy cookbooks (with great ideas for meal-prepping), a handy  how-to guide on how to tape up troubled muscles and joints, along with some page turning books for fitness inspo on this never-ending journey called life!

Healthy Cookbooks and Fitness Reads -

Read on to get this month’s fitness, wellness and healthy recipe book list.

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Salty Tart Cherry Shooter (with Collagen and L-Carnitine) for Pre & Post Run

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When I head out the door for a hot and humid run, I don’t want a lot of water sloshing around in my stomach or creating a pit stop (that’s why I drink most of my water as soon as I wake up and an hour or so before heading out the door). However, I do need a little refreshing pick-me up before hitting the trail, track or pavement, and my Salty Tart Cherry Shooter (with Collagen and L-Carnitine) for Pre & Post Run is a great solution.Salty Tart Cherry Shooter

This 3-ounce drink tastes great and will keep you from feeling bloated with liquids – plus the ingredients are concentrated to provide a boot of nutrients to help optimize your running performance and recovery. Read on to get all the details and easy recipe: Continue reading →