Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Category: Healthy Eating
Eating healthy doesn’t mean that we must force ourselves to eat flavorless food. Yes! I enjoy good food, but I am also mindful of the nutritional value of the foods that I eat. Not to be preachy, but what we eat has a direct impact on our overall health and well-being. Here, I’ll share some of my favorite foods– some I cook, others I buy.
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For all the nay sayers and anti-whole wheat pasta folks who say it’s nasty, I disagree and challenge you to try this recipe. Haahaa! 1 16 oz. box of whole wheat pasta 1 red pepper 1 orange pepper (optional) 1 yellow pepper (optional) 3-5 fresh garlic cloves minced (depending on your love for garlic 2 medium size zucchini (quartered or diced) 6-12…
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Don’t knock it until you try it! As I sit and compose this, I’m over indulging in tonight’s dessert! I’m eating a colorful, delicious, and delightful bowl of fruit. A blend of fresh strawberries, black seedless grapes, blue berries, and a side of unsalted cashew splits. Some of my colleagues, friends, and family will probably cringe…
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Thankful for a new workout routine!.
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For three steady weeks now, at least my upper or lower body has ached in a way that is unfamiliar to me. I consider myself to be a lifelong athlete and a fitness junkie. A daily jog for me is no less than eight (8) miles, and sometimes I feel guilty about that. I know- I am…
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This was my third consecutive kitchen marathon Saturday. I nicked named it that because, with the exception of attending my son’s Pee Wee football games Saturday afternoons, I’m in the kitchen cooking dinner all day Saturday for the upcoming week. Saturday I cooked black beans with smoked turkey in the crock pot. The beans soaked Friday…
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>Amazed! At what? My response to the latest writing prompt. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/describe-unhealthy-meal/ “What was the unhealthiest meal you’ve ever eaten?” Growing up my mother fed me hearty and well balanced meals. Fruits and vegetables were plentiful. Every summer we gardened and harvested a beautifully large crop of corn, okra, green peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, and collards. I…
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