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💝 Chocolate reigns king, but what about other ideas for making those treats a little more heart healthy? 🍓 Strawberry Skewers Remove tops of strawberries and cut in a V-shape so they look like hearts. Alternate with other berries or grapes on skewers. 🍨 Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding Mix ¼ cup each of chia seeds and cocoa powder with 1 cup coconut milk, a little vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and pure maple syrup to taste. Garnish with fresh raspberries. 🍅 Valentine Snack Board Put together a board with all things red and white! Like grape tomatoes, strawberries, pomegranate "seeds" + raspberries, alongside whole grain crackers, cheeses, or pretzels. 🍫 Dark Chocolate Hummus Find premade options at your local natural grocers or hit reply and I’ll send you a recipe to make your own delicious and nutritious dip! 💡What other fun ideas do you have? Let me know in the comments! 💬 #valentinetreats #healthyvalentines #hearthealthysnacks #hearthealthmonth

If you’re an avid follower of my IG stories, then you know there’s nothing more I love than creating fun Toasts of the Day. #AD To help you get Back to Routine this month, I’ve teamed up with Schmidt Bakery 647 breads to share 5️⃣ Fall-tastic Toasts of the Day to give you some inspo for breakfast, lunch, & snacktime. They look pretty, are super satisfying, and can be made in under 10 minutes (which includes toasting time). When it comes to TofD, I tend to have a pretty simple formula: * Bread 🍞 to toast up (duh!)  * Something spready  * Fruit or veggie topper  * Optional additional protein (such as an egg, nuts, or seeds) * A little POP of PIZAZZ! (think fresh herbs or spices, seasoning/spice blends, drizzle of honey or EVOO, or chocolate chips) The variety of Schmidt Old Tyme 647 breads gives you a beautiful blank canvas to play around and experiment with your favorite combos and flavors. And at only 40 calories and 7-8g of fiber PER SLICE you’re getting a serious boost of fiber with your TofD. Check out all the 647 bread options to create your own TotD and get more recipe inspo on the Schmidt Old Tyme website at https://lnkd.in/geQKA3Cs 👇 Tell me in the comments which TotD combo is your pick: 1️⃣, 2️⃣, 3️⃣,4️⃣or 5️⃣ #ToastOfTheDay #647bread #highfiberlowcarb Have A Plant® Programs #HaveAPlant

TikTok made us do it! Finally tried the chocolate chickpea snack with my lovely Mom ❤️ She is always up for trying new trends with me. So what’s the verdict? 🤔 We LOVED it!! Every little bite 🙌 Crunchy little snack, sweetened with good quality dark chocolate little sprinkle of sea salt on top, simple, delicious and super healthy. High in protein, high in fiber, perfect for anyone having a sweet tooth 🤩 Besides, you can make this in the comfort of your home! 👉 Pat dry chickpeas (most important step). 👉 Coat them in little olive oil and salt. 👉 Roast them at 200 Celcius for 20 min. 👉 Melt some dark chocolate. 👉 Drizzle all over roasted chickpeas. 👉 Sprinkle little sea salt. 👉 Wait until chocolate sets, then ENJOY! Great business idea as well💡If you are selling commodity legumes, this is for you 🎉👏 Added value products always drive higher margins! Have you tried this addictive snack yet? Let me know in the comments👇 #healthysnack #innovation #foodandbeverage #healthandwellness #plantbased #homemade #legumes #addedvalue #snacks

Fun Inspo for Valentine Treats ❤️   We all go for chocolate, but what if we could make those treats a little more healthy?   🍓 Strawberry Skewers Cut off the strawberry tops in a V-shape so the strawberries look like hearts. Alternate them with other berries or grapes on skewers.   🥣 Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding Mix up ¼ cup each of chia seeds and cocoa powder along with 1 cup of coconut milk and some vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and sweetener to taste. Top with fresh raspberries!   🧀 Valentine Snack Board Put together a snack board with all things red and white! Like grape tomatoes, strawberries, pomegranate hearts, and raspberries, alongside crackers, cheeses, or pretzels.   🍫Dark Chocolate Hummus Find this one at your favorite natural grocers or search up an easy recipe online to make this delicious and nutritious dip!   What other fun ideas do you have? Let me know in the comments!   #valentinetreats #healthyvalentines #hearthealthysnacks #hearthealthmonth

Fun Inspo for Valentine Treats ❤️ We all go for chocolate, but what if we could make those treats a little more healthy? 🍓 Strawberry Skewers Cut off the strawberry tops in a V-shape so the strawberries look like hearts. Alternate them with other berries or grapes on skewers.  🥣 Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding Mix up ¼ cup each of chia seeds and cocoa powder along with 1 cup of coconut milk and some vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and sweetener to taste. Top with fresh raspberries! 🧀 Valentine Snack Board Put together a snack board with all things red and white! Like grape tomatoes, strawberries, pomegranate hearts, and raspberries, alongside crackers, cheeses, or pretzels. 🍫Dark Chocolate Hummus Find this one at your favorite natural grocers or search up an easy recipe online to make this delicious and nutritious dip! What other fun ideas do you have? Let me know in the comments! #valentinetreats #healthyvalentines #hearthealthysnacks #hearthealthmonth Short Caption Option  Scroll through for Valentine treats ❤️  What other ideas do you have? Let me know in the comments!

Need some help to eat healthy in 2024? Follow this guide by @foodwinesunshine to make the perfect and yummy Buddha Bowl! Link in bio for full recipe! Ingredients: Base (Choose 1 or a combination): Quinoa Brown rice Farro Couscous Mixed greens Fresh Produce (Choose a variety of colors and textures): Juicy Crunch slices/segments - peeled Roasted sweet potatoes Steamed or fresh broccoli Shredded carrots Cherry tomatoes Cucumber slices Red cabbage Protein (Choose 1 or more): Grilled chicken Baked tofu Chickpeas Lentils (cooked) Falafel Healthy Fats: Avocado slices Nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews) Seeds (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds) Extras (Optional): Feta cheese Hummus Olives Pickled onions Sauce/Dressing: Squeeze of Juicy Crunch Tahini dressing Soy ginger sauce Peanut sauce Balsamic vinaigrette Greek yogurt dressing

Salad making is an art and a science! 🥗 Follow these simple steps to craft a delicious, nutritious masterpiece: 1. Pick a Base: Start with greens like spinach or romaine. 2. Add Extra Greenery: Toss in kale or arugula for variety. 3. Pop in Color: Brighten it up with veggies like bell peppers or tomatoes. 4. Give it Some Crunch: Add nuts, seeds, or crispy chickpeas. 5. Healthy Extras: Sprinkle with cheese, olives, or avocado for extra flavor. 6. Power Up with Protein: Top with grilled chicken, tofu, or salmon. 7. Mix, match, and experiment to find your favorite combinations. Happy salad crafting! #SaladMastery #HealthyEating #MaryHladio #RestoreHealth

With the warmer weather here for the summer, this is your hydration reminder! The human body consists of 60% water; therefore, water is essential for our survival. So, remember to stay well hydrated! To know if you are well hydrated your urine should be a clear pale yellow, and nearly odorless. If you have trouble drinking enough water, try these tips: Drink water with every snack or meal. Add fresh fruits or vegetables to your water to add some flavor! These can include cucumbers, lemon, mint, and berries. Eat more fruits and vegetables with a high-water content. Examples include watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, pineapple, cucumbers, celery, and tomatoes. Keep a water bottle with you in your car, at your work desk, or in your bag. References: https://lnkd.in/gyZMWPi

It’s National #WorldWaterDay and a good time to discuss #hydration. Are you looking for ways to increase your #water intake? Try infusing your water to add more flavor. Infused water is just plain water flavored naturally by soaking fruit, vegetables, or herbs so that it takes on their taste. You can #drink it immediately, but letting it soak for at least an hour or overnight will give it the best flavor. Basic Infused Water Recipe: 1. Add your chosen fruits and vegetables to a large glass or pitcher, and use a wooden spoon to slightly muddle, smash, and break down the fruits and vegetables. 2. Next, add any herbs or spices you’ve chosen and gently smash their leaves. This helps release the natural extracts and oils. 3. Lastly, add either filtered or sparkling water. Strawberry, Basil, and Lemon: • 5 cups water • 1 cup ice cubes • 1/2 cup strawberries stemmed and sliced, fresh or frozen • Five large fresh basil leaves torn • 1 lemon thinly sliced Lemon and Mint Infused Water Recipe: • 1 quart water • 1 lemon, washed and sliced • 10 mint leaves #UWWC #flavoredwater #health #stayhydrated #hydrate #healthylifestyle #drinkwater #wellness #healthy #healthyliving #waterday #cleanwater #nature #drinkingwater

Soup season is in full swing, and there's no better way to boost your health than with a delicious, homemade hearty meal! 🍲🍁 Recipe🧾 • 2 cups finely chopped spinach 🥬 • 2 cups finely chopped kale • 1 cup finely chopped white cabbage (if you suffer from “inflammation” due to colitis, omit this ingredient) • 3 celery sticks, finely chopped • 1/4 finely chopped onion 🧅 • 2 cloves finely chopped garlic 🧄 • 1 avocado 🥑 • 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🍗 • Sea salt or pink salt to taste Preparation: Heat a medium pot and sauté the onion with a teaspoon of coconut or avocado oil. When it changes color (transparent), add the rest of the vegetables and the broth. As soon as it comes to a boil, lower the heat and allow the vegetables to soften for approximately 10 minutes. @Monaco.ann_lifecoach