This paddleboard workout is a workout for the whole body- arms, legs, and core! You will notice that you may have to perform these exercises a little slower and more carefully than you would on the ground in order to keep your balance, but adding the balance aspect to your workout will add a whole other dimension to your exercise and intensify your core workouts…Find a full paddleboard workout video here.
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The Ultimate Paddle Board Workout: The Best Exercise Routine to Do on Your Paddle Board.
I can find plenty of sweet Greek yogurt recipes, but I have more trouble finding savory ones, and since I tend to crave savory over sweet, I wanted to share some ways to use Greek yogurt in a savory dish. This Healthy Avocado Ranch Dip is an absolutley amazing savory Greek yogurt dip! Let me tell you, every time I make this recipe for a party, it is gone in minutes. People don’t even know how many nutrients they are getting!
The two superstar ingredients of this recipe are the avocados and the Greek yogurt. The avocados are full of healthy fats, vitamin C, fiber, folate, vitamin E, and antioxidants, and the Greek Yogurt is a fantastic source of gut-healthy probiotics.
You know what else I love about this recipe? There is absolutely no cooking involved! This is such an easy recipe to just throw together for a last-minute social with friends.
Healthy Avocado Ranch Dip: Easy; no cooking required; super popular appetizer for parties!
Healthy Avocado Ranch
Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4-5
Ingredients:
2 Avocados, peeled and pitted
1/3 cup Greek Yogurt, plain
1 tsp lime or lemon juice
2 tsp ranch powder
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl.
Next, stir ingredients until they are mixed well. I also like to use a potato smasher to smash the avocado while mixing the ingredients together.
Finally, serve with chips, crackers, or crispy raw vegetables. For healthy chip and cracker options, click here.
Healthy Avocado Ranch Dip: Easy; no cooking required; super popular appetizer for parties!
Faith-Based Mindful eating can help with stress, gut health, and even weight loss. I am a registered dietitian who lost 50 pounds when I stopped stressing about weight and started focusing on mindfully eating and mindfully living.
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I have talked about mindful eating in many posts, but for this post, I want to demonstrate what mindful eating actually looks like.
Below is a description of mindful eating. You can also view two mindful eating demo videos. The first shows you what thoughts I might have as I pause before and during the eating process. The second demonstrates what mindful eating actually looks like including how long it might actually takes to mindfully eat a meal.
What Am I Thinking About While I Mindfully Eat?
I could see the rainbow of colors from the freshly sautéed vegetables, and I could smell the fresh garlic as the steam reached my nose. The smells and colors made me feel thankful for what I was about to eat, and I prayed, thanking God. I still was not ready to take my first bite.
Next, I think about what I was putting into my body. These vegetable were full of nourishing antioxidants and fiber. I also think about how diets high in antioxidants and fiber are linked to lower risk of chronic disease, cancer, and even mood disorders like anxiety and depression. My mind marvels as I think about how antioxidant and fiber-rich foods promote brain function and support the immune system. I am about to put these amazing foods in my body, and I take a moment to thank God again for these foods that come straight from the earth!
Now I am ready to take that first bite. As I bite down, I let the flavors and textures consume my thoughts. I can taste the nourishment in each bite. I can feel the crunch of the cauliflower, and I notice the earthy flavor of the kale. As I eat, I enjoy God’s company. I continue to mindfully eat, making a conscious decision to be present with God and my food. With each bite, the stress of the day just melts away. This is a chance to rest my body and decompress. I can feel myself relaxing in God’s presence.
How to Eat Mindfully: What Does it Look Like?
How Does Mindful Eating Help with Portion Control?
This article is written by Lacy Ngo, a dietitian nationally recognized as a top expert in faith-based mindfulness and evidence-based nutrition. She shares the exact steps that, based on science, produce the most dramatic health and weight loss success in her book, 18 Weeks to a Healthier, Happier, More Purposeful Life. This book is like nothing you have ever seen before. It combines faith and science. Both are crucial when it comes to producing real change because real change involves the mind, body, and spirit.
How to Stop Overeating with Mindful Eating and What Does Mindful Eating Actually Look Like?
