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Simple Snacking: Cantaloupe

1 cup of cantaloupe has about 60 energy calories and only 3 from fat.

Not only is it like eating a big bowl of nothing in the fat department it’s soft, sweet and satisfying. Though honeydew is my absolute favorite melon, all members of the melon family are full of water and a great hydration aid. In season you can grab a cantaloupe for about $3 (or 2 for $5) this is a meal or snack in itself. You…

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Another EASY, layering recipe. And once again there is nothing to cook, just add hot water! Soup is a wonderful lunch or dinner idea in the colder months. I refuse to eat those processed “cup o noodles” in a Styrofoam cup or pay $12 for a delicious bucket of real ramen. I have a wonderful and cost-effective solution, this soup is full of bright flavors and filling – and will keep you warm on those brisk days. Layer as below.

16-ounce mason jar

1 TBS chicken stock concentrate

2 TBS peas

3 sliced mushrooms

1 TBS chives

1/2 cup Rice noodles

handful sprouts

1 or 2 sprigs cilantro

*refrigerate until use.

What to do

When you’re ready to eat, fill mason jar with hot water and place the lid on. Shake well. Let it sit for about a minute. Garnish with red pepper flakes. Slurp from the mason jar or pour into a bowl!

  Mason Jar Noodle Soup Another EASY, layering recipe. And once again there is nothing to cook, just add hot water! Soup is a wonderful lunch or dinner idea in the colder months.

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Always Dressed for Success

Ladies helping Ladies.

Since becoming the Dress Ambassador in 2015, Adrianna Papell has hosted an annual Cinderella Night where we dress the Success Ambassadors, the women being honored for their successful completion of the program at a gorgeous gala. These deserving women have shown extraordinary leadership within their communities. Cinderella night is one of my favorite volunteer activities,…

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Simply Tabbtastic | 40 recipes a whole new life!

Simply Tabbtastic | 40 recipes a whole new life!

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For the past 9 months or so I have been pouring every extra minute into a personal passion project. Writing, designing and producing a book. While reading is my absolute first love, my first completed project is not a memoir, though a form of creative non-fiction – It’s actually a Meal…

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easy avocado

Sporting events are an easy reason to fall off your path of clean healthiness. This year instead of the stacked nachos – try this easy avocado with pita chips or rye wraps. Avocado is high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat (the “good” kind of fat) and full of fiber – a great choice nutrient dense food. Just remember, everything in moderation. I’ve eaten an entire avocado for dinner recently –…

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Smoothies bowls are just smoothies in a BOWL with healthy delicious toppings! Kinda like a healthy sundae. Smoothie Bowls are all the rage right now because they are gorgeous to gaze at and just as tasty. I make a smoothie daily so I figured I’d give it a go with the random stuff I found in my fridge and cabinets. This weeks breakfast smoothie was a riff on #bertasberries SO I used that as a base. Below is that recipe as well as the random goodness I topped with.

#bertasberries Smoothie

1 large handful of kale/baby kale mix

1/2 banana

3 strawberries

1/2 almond milk

1 Tbs Natural Peanut Butter

Bowl toppers

1 tbs chopped walnuts

1/2 tbs flax meal

2 crushed mint leaves

3 or 4 blackberries

Smoothie Bowl Berta Smoothies bowls are just smoothies in a BOWL with healthy delicious toppings! Kinda like a healthy sundae.

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MealPrep Idea #1

Breakfast

Blue-Berta banana smoothies

Snack

pomegranate seeds or sliced apples

Lunch

Red Quinoa & baked sweet potato

Snack

Banana  or hard boiled egg

Hydration

Blackberry-lemon- basil Infused water

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HNY! Spicy Black Eyed Peas

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The first post of the year is dedicated to old tradition. I have the same meal the first week of each year, the last few I have put my #mealprep spin on it. Black eyed peas, rice and greens. Southern tradition that dates back pre Civil War – The peas are for good luck in the New Year and the greens for prosperity, I think we can all use an abundance of both after surviving 2017.…

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Thanksgiving in Harlem (5th annual) I hosted Thanksgiving in Harlem for the 5th time this year. 2017, has been a challenging year, but perhaps the best hosting job i've ever accomplished.

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Healthy Holiday Infamy 2017

Back when I was losing the initial 100 lbs, I can remember skipping holiday food all together. To build up the will power and esteem I have now, skipping was probably necessary but now, holiday eating will always be a major motivation for me during the winter months. Now I keep rules, and make it a point to touch them up each year.

I LOVE the holidays, not only because it’s a time to celebrate…

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Pineapple Express - green smoothie

Pineapple Express – green smoothie

Under 200 calories.

Quick and easy – because I usually have all these ingredients in the fridge or freezer if you substitute the kale for spinach. Tastes clean and slightly sweet, best tasting when you use frozen ripe bananas. Great for breakfast or a post workout snack.

What you need

Pineapple (fresh) – 6 or 8 1 inch chunks (50)

Banana – 1/2 banana (50 cal)

Kale – 2 large handfuls of kale (25…

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MealPrep Idea #2

Breakfast

Oats & Strawberries

Snack

Grapefruit slices

 Lunch

Veggie Lettuce wraps

  Snack

steamed edamame

          Hydration

Blackberry-Ginger Infused water

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MealPrep Idea #3

Recipes linked below. Breakfast

PB & J strawberry smoothie

Snack

Fresh Pineapple slices

Lunch

Tuna Burger with avocado slices

Snack

Sautéed collards or Kale

Hydration

Blackberry-Basil Infused water

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Mealprep Idea #4

  Breakfast

Strawberry-Kale smoothie

Snack

Cherries

Lunch

Tuna wrap & Avocado 

Snack

Sugar snap peas

Hydration

Lemon Basil Infused water

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Blackberry-Ginger Infused water

I consume blackberries all year round. Incorporating them into infusing has quickly made them my favorite berry. Blackberries are slightly tart, and at peak have a gentle sweet flavor – always rich in color they provide a beautiful base each time I infuse. Further more they are high in antioxidants. The recipe below is one of my staples and by far the most gorgeous outcome.

What you need

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Life Tips @ 36

Life Tips @ 36

Healthy Lifestyle

The struggle is really getting real. I don’t thinkI look or feel my true age – but I don’t feel 22 either. Health has been a priority for the past 15 years, but only within the last 5 or so have I been able to hone on all the facets of health I should give focus to. Now physical AND Mental health take precedent to all else at this stage in life. If it makes my emotions or my…

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Super easy and only THREE ingredients.

Plain Greek yogurt is a bit boring but full of protein – liven it up with a few fresh strawberries and some crunchy granola. My version of strawberries and cream stays fresh all week long so, its wonderful for #mealprep breakfast or a quick healthy snack. Try and repeat x5 for prep. #therobertashow

3 large sliced strawberries

1/2 cup plain fat free greek yogurt

2 tbs all natural granola

*optional

1 tbs walnuts

1/2 tbs natural honey

Strawberries & Cream: Breakfast Super easy and only THREE ingredients. Plain Greek yogurt is a bit boring but full of protein - liven it up with a few fresh strawberries and some crunchy granola.