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Fiesta Turkey Burgers

June 17, 2013 By Bess Blanco Leave a Comment

Summertime is burger time around here, and we like to mix healthier ingredients into the burger patties to create a wholesome, filling dinner! Creativity goes a long way with making unique burger patties – try mixing it up! Fresh herbs, minced veggies, and even different lean proteins all mixed into nutritious burgers are always a winner for the backyard barbeque, or just a quick and easy dinner. Layer the burgers with plenty of FRESH additions – ruffle lettuce, crisp tomatoes and … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Healthiest Foods to Have In Your Pantry: Part 2

June 13, 2013 By Bess Blanco Leave a Comment

One of the first steps to live more intentionally includes taking an inventory of your cupboards and pantry. A few things at a time, begin replacing the items you currently have with healthy options! Some things will need to be done away with completely, but don’t fret because the majority of the unhealthy items can easily be swapped out for healthier substitutes. For instance brown rice or quinoa in place of white rice and sugar laden cereals with healthier versions. Here’s the 2nd … [Read more...]

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Intentional Living in Action: Teresa Jungling

June 11, 2013 By Teresa Jungling Leave a Comment

I have learned to live more intentionally during the past few years in regards to my health and diet. Initially, it wasn’t because of my own choosing, but today I am so grateful to have made the changes that I have. Six years ago, I began experiencing different health symptoms that were noticeable enough to consult a doctor. Little did I know, symptoms I had previously ignored were warning signs that my health was at risk - I was always worn out, had constant headaches, and just … [Read more...]

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Peanut Butter & Banana Shake

June 10, 2013 By Bess Blanco Leave a Comment

Hot days full of fun activities call for cold drinks, and around here, we’re glad that eating and drinking healthy doesn't keep us from enjoying refreshing beverages! We've just altered what types of cold drinks we enjoy…so our experimentation with fruit, almond milk, yogurt and nut butters continues. This recipe is my son Jovanni’s favorite homemade shake, and he often asks for it as an energy booster in the heat of the day or as a morning starter! His teenage appreciation for … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Healthiest Foods to Have In Your Pantry: Part 1

June 6, 2013 By Bess Blanco Leave a Comment

As part of our ‘Back to Basics’ series here at The Intentional Lifestyle, we’re bringing you basic information to make it easier for you to successfully create a healthy lifestyle that lasts. We’ve discussed the Top 12 Healthy Kitchen Tools you’ll need, and today we’re bringing you the first five of the 10 healthiest foods to keep stocked in your pantry. You’ll notice that most of these items are staples that can be used in various recipes and some even make quick and healthy … [Read more...]

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Healthy Lifestyle: Let’s Get Back to the Basics

May 30, 2013 By Bess Blanco Leave a Comment

Something that frustrates me as I serve the beautiful people who are pursuing their healthier lifestyle is the over-abundance of confusing, misleading information available in our society! The overload of “health” information that comes through the media, internet, social media and even your well-meaning family and friends can often be a turnoff to even trying to live healthier. I mean, as soon as you begin a new way of eating, and find you’re comfortable with it, the next “latest … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Lean Protein Foods

May 27, 2013 By Bess Blanco Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered why proteins are so important for your health? Each cell in our body holds protein and we cannot live without it. Protein sustains our bodies by building and repairing tissues, and is an important part in the building of muscles and bones. Because protein is a filling nutrient it is good idea to eat it in small amounts throughout the day. Try to include some type of protein with every meal and snacks along with healthy carbs and grains. This will help the body to properly … [Read more...]

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Cardio Workout Routine & Tips for Beginners

May 23, 2013 By Bess Blanco Leave a Comment

We all know that in order to be truly successful in living a healthy lifestyle, diet AND exercise must be a part of our routine. If you feel like you could use some help getting started on the workout part of the intentional lifestyle equation, this post is just for you! Cardio and strength training (this is not weight lifting for a body building contest I'm talking about here I promise) are extremely important to our well-being. Below are some basic tips and an example workout routine to … [Read more...]

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FRESH Fruit Recipe Ideas for Your Family

May 20, 2013 By Bess Blanco Leave a Comment

FRESH & Fun Fruit Recipe Ideas for Families

Fresh fruit is an essential part of a healthy diet. Even though juicing and smoothies are ALL the rage in the healthy eating lifestyle now, our bodies still need the fiber and full benefits of real, whole fruit! Sometimes (especially if you’re raising picky eaters) boredom begins to come with the “same old” food choices. Try some of these fun fruit ideas to turn something ordinary (like fruit!) into an extraordinary treat that your family will love! Here’s 5 FRESH ideas for … [Read more...]

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