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Health Hack: Slow Cooker Chipotle Burrito Bowls

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:56:52 +0000

Health Hack: Slow Cooker Chipotle Burrito Bowls… 2016 was my year of fitness, so now that I have that dialed in, 2017 is going to be all about focusing on my nutrition. You are going to be hearing a lot about this over the next few months, so if you have perfect nutrition, then I apologize in advance for boring you with my health journey. But if you are like me and struggle to find healthy, easy, and delicious meals to make at home, then this post is for you. Most people that know me know that I LOVE Chipotle. One time I ate Chipotle 3 times in one day, I’m not even kidding. So when I saw this slow cooker burrito bowl recipe on FromThePod.com it immediately caught my attention. Something easy, healthy and that somewhat resembles a Chipotle burrito bowl? Sign me up! The best part about this recipe is that after clicking one button, all the ingredients are in your cart at Peapod.com and a day later they are on your doorstep. Didn’t even have to leave the house! It doesn’t get much easier than that! Throw all of the ingredients in the crockpot in the morning […]

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South Block Juice Cleanse Winner

admin — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 16:34:07 +0000

We are excited to announce that Rachel Richshafer is the winner of the South Block 3 Day Juice Cleanse! Even if you didn’t win, you have to try this cleanse and remember to use promo code 52Thursdays to get $5 off your next South Block juice cleanse! Thank you all for entering! xoxo Sarah and Michelle

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Fresh Sesame Tuna Salad

Michelle Martin — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:30:39 +0000

We just finished a 3 day juice cleanse at South Block Juice bar which has really helped me reevaluate what I eat and drink. That’s what I love about juicing, it helps break the cycle of dependence on saturated fats, refined carbohydrates, processed foods, and excess caffeine and alcohol. It truly has helped ease my food decision making while reducing my appetite which is why I wanted to share with you guys an easy, healthy and very delicious meal that I have been obsessed with since completing my juice cleanse. We call it…Fresh Sesame Tuna Salad! This is one of my favorite dishes that my husband and I came up with because it’s light and refreshing for warmer temperatures and will help you build and maintain that beach bod we are forever striving for. Sigh. I am not a big seafood fan, but have tried several big girl times to eat more fish as they are beneficial to our health. (Fish has Omega 3 which helps lower your blood pressure, reduces the risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s and signs of Schizophrenia and Depression. Oh, and it also helps improve your skin and hair. Bonus points!) I believe that we came up with […]

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Puree Juice Cleanse

Michelle Martin — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:00:31 +0000

I just finished my very last juice of a 3 day juice cleanse founded locally in Bethesda, MD called Puree Artisan Juice Bar. Once or twice a year I like to do a 3 day juice cleanse to help motivate me to eat healthier in the new year or get back on track. The ingredients consists of only water and fresh unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juices. In the past I have tried Blue Print and Cooler Cleanse which were delivered from NY. All three were pretty comparable in price ($150-175), however for fellow Washingtonians the Puree ends up cheaper when factoring shipping and handling. It was also quite rewarding to support a local small business and their juices were surprisingly all delicious and satisfying. I definitely will be using them again! I started off with the classic 3 day cleanse, which includes 18 juices (6 per day), 3 beet shots and a ginger shot. The green juice in comparison to the previous 2 companies was the most delicious and the carrot juice tasted like dessert to me. I also enjoyed the beet shots rather than making it into a full 16oz drink (not a huge beet fan). The ginger shot was to […]

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