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Best and Worst Food at Baja Fresh

Posted by on Sep 10, 2011 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Best and Worst Food at Baja Fresh

Baja Fresh Philosophy “We choose handmade not processed.  Farm fresh not tin-canned. Flavor and nutrition over fillers and fads.  At Baja Fresh you’ll find eating well is a way of life and a state of mind. We believe in real food made with passion, for real people. Food that’s always prepared by hand from real recipes and real farm fresh ingredients, not pre-packaged. Life should be full of variety, zest and positive energy. Energized by good health and good nutrition.” –...

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Health Benefits of a Pomegranates

Posted by on Sep 8, 2011 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Health Benefits of a Pomegranates

You would have to live under a rock to not notice all of the products on the market today touting the health benefits of one of their coveted ingredients: Pomegranate!Why Pomegranates? Pomegranates are full of nutrients that are extremely beneficial for your body. The best part? We’re just scratching the surface… • Studies have shown an increase of blood flow to the heart, which increases oxygen efficiency to the heart during exercise. • Rich in Vitamin C and Potassium...

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted by on Sep 5, 2011 in Holiday | Comments Off on Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day everyone! Today is the day to celebrate the last of Summer and the first of the Fall – however you look at it, there’s usually lots of parties to attend! We all know that social gatherings can provide some unhealthy food that’s loaded with calories. Is your Labor Day celebration strategy going to be… A) Eat whatever you want, and exercise more to burn the extra calories off! or… B) Eat like an angel! or… C)...

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Grapeseed Vegenaise® by Follow Your Heart®

Posted by on Sep 3, 2011 in Twinkie's Favorites | Comments Off on Grapeseed Vegenaise® by Follow Your Heart®

Looking for a mayonnaise replacement that has real ingredients and actually tastes good? You’re in luck! This year, I discovered Vegenaise®, and I think my search for a healthy mayo replacement has finally paid off! Grapeseed Vegenaise® Ingredient List Expeller-Pressed Grapeseed Oil, Filtered Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Non-GMO Soy Protein, Sea Salt, Mustard Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate. As you can see, this product is Vegan, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free. Benefits of Grapeseed Vegenaise® First of all, All...

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Chicken Salad

Posted by on Sep 1, 2011 in Lunch and Dinners, Recipes | Comments Off on Chicken Salad

I love making this easy, delicious, and healthy chicken salad recipe! This particular recipe makes a big batch, which is great to feed a lot of people at home or to bring to a potluck! You can even make this recipe and enjoy this meal for the rest of the week – and trust me, it’s good enough you’ll want to! Ingredients: 20-25 baked Chicken Tenderloins, chopped or shredded 1 cup Vegenaise (healthy mayo replacement) 1/2 cup dried Cranberries...

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