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happy woman reducing back pain with acupressure mat
September 3, 2019September 3, 2019Marisa Donnelly

An Innovative Solution For Back Pain Relief

fudge pudding pops, dairy-free desserts
July 12, 2019July 6, 2019Marisa Donnelly

4 Delicious, Dairy-Free Desserts You Should Try

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July 6, 2019July 6, 2019Marisa Donnelly

5 Simple Tips For Working Out In Any Hotel Room

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July 3, 2019July 3, 2019Marisa Donnelly

5 Sustainable Must-Haves For The Fourth Of July

crush your fitness goals
June 28, 2019June 28, 2019Marisa Donnelly

5 Ways To (Actually) Crush Your Fitness Goals

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March 7, 2019March 7, 2019Marisa Donnelly

3 Vegan Cashew Dips You Have To Try Right Now

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Cozy slippers + rainy day vibes. 🌧️ Feeling u Cozy slippers + rainy day vibes. 🌧️ Feeling under the weather means a basket full of yummies! Did you know that brussel sprouts are actually filled with amazing vitamins and nutrients that you need in your diet? ⠀ ⠀ Here's what you can get from a helping of these:⠀ ⠀ ✔️Excellent source of vitamin C, A, K, B1, B2 and vitamin B6⠀ ✔️Folate, manganese, choline, copper, and dietary fiber⠀ ✔️Potassium, phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids.⠀ ✔️Good source of iron, protein, magnesium, niacin, calcium and zinc⠀ ✔️And phytochemicals that help fight off disease⠀ ⠀ Plus, they're perfect when crispy, baked, and topped with balsamic vinaigrette, #dairyfree cheese and spices!⠀
What do you do to make time for you? Do you schedu What do you do to make time for you? Do you schedule dates with loved ones? Go to the gym? Get a massage? Doodle? Everyone's #selfcare journey is different (and it's an ongoing challenge to prioritize yourself in this fast-paced world) but it's worth it.⠀ ⠀ So ask yourself: What matters to me? What do I care about? What am I doing for me? ⠀ ⠀ For me, it looks like trips to the coffee shop, journal and pen in hand. Or walks on the beach with my computer, sitting in the sun and drafting poems. Or taking the dog for a walk with my phone pressed to my ear, chatting with a cross-country friend. Self-care doesn't have to be grandiose. Sometimes it's the little things. The little things you can't (and shouldn't) ignore. #selfcareishealthcare⠀
How do you eat your eggs? Since starting my #antii How do you eat your eggs? Since starting my #antiinflammatory diet, I've been looking at my sources of protein and really trying to add more to complement not eating meat. Beyond nuts, #proteinshakes and lean meats (like fish, which I've been slowly introducing) another great source is eggs and #plantbased protein (like tofu).⠀ ⠀ This morning's breakfast is egg, tofu, sweet potatoes, red onion, and a bit of fire roasted corn salsa for flavor! Protein is a big question for me. How (and what) do you add to your diet to make sure you're having enough? #healthygram⠀
Made #kalechips for a mid-afternoon snack and ever Made #kalechips for a mid-afternoon snack and everyone in the house loved them (even the dog). 🐕 When it comes to food and healthy eating, I'm always looking for ways I can substitute #healthyalternatives for the things I love. ⠀ ⠀ I'm a big snacker. Crackers, cheese, baked cheese, etc. are a few of my favorite go-tos, but I've been trying to introduce more #plantbased options into my diet. ⠀ ⠀ I've had kale chips many times before, but I never really put effort into making them. This time, I sprinkled avocado oil, lemon, vegan cheese, and an assortment of spices. They were crispy and honestly better than I expected. ⠀ ⠀ What about you? ⠀ Any recipes that you'd recommend? ⠀ #healthygram⠀
Did you know there's such a thing as #dairyfree ch Did you know there's such a thing as #dairyfree cheese that ACTUALLY tastes like cheese? Me either (until I tried Daiya @daiyafoods).⠀ ⠀ I've had this brand a few times before and honestly didn't realize it was vegan because it tasted normal to me! Ever since discovering I have #cholinergicurticaria I've been trying to slow down on my dairy consumption. This has been the perfect solution. Great on everything from salads to toasted brussel sprouts,⠀ ⠀ I'm one happy girl. 🌱⠀
My boyfriend surprised me with an #airfryer for Ch My boyfriend surprised me with an #airfryer for Christmas and slowly but surely, I've been perfecting my recipes on it! Tonight I tried homemade panko-covered #avocadofries sprinkled with paremesan, herbs, and lemon juice! YUM!⠀ ⠀ These were so delicious. I made two different batches and crisped the second round a little more, which was way better! Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Perfection.⠀ ⠀ I also made vegan honey sriracha chicken nuggets with panko, too! So great, especially because they tasted just like the regular chicken I made for the boys but kept me on my #meatfree diet. I just finished the eight-week mark!