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Farmer's market find! What day of the week do you do your grocery shopping? Do you do it the same day every week or just whenever you run out of food? Ha! #justcurious What day is your farmer's market open? That green striped tomato is called a Green Zebra. Cute, right?

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Ever have that problem cooking quinoa? Did you give up on quinoa after trying to cook it? 🍴 Quinoa definitely has a bitter coating, so make sure to rinse well! 🚿 My friend and I were were discussing quinoa awhile back, and she told me that she didn't like it much because it had a "grassy taste" after she cooked up a batch. 😁🌾 And it was because she didn't rinse it first. She's since given quinoa a second chance and follows this tip. 🎉 It's worth the second chance because it has more protein and fiber than brown rice, and it cooks up way faster than its famous counterpart (taking only 12-15 mins). 🍚 Check out my post at LearnCookTalk.com (link in profile) for more of a side-by-side comparison.

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Don't forget to include some good fats in your diet this weekend. 😊 We don't need need a ton everyday to maintain good health, but realize that the best fats come from plant-based sources like these greens gems. If you've seen my other posts, you probably realize my love for avocados. 😍 This fruit is quite amazing. Get to know it. Like if you are an avocado lover too. 👍

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Just a reminder! 😊 Like if you make it a point to get in some greens every day or you sometimes need a reminder. 👍 Getting sick of salads? Drink a green smoothie! If you didn't already know, you can add greens to a fruit smoothie and you can't even taste them (well, at least spinach and milder tasting greens). If you haven't tried it yet...try it now! You'll love it! 🌱🌿😍

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What did you have for breakfast today? 🌞 Did you have breakfast? There are reasons why it's called the "most important meal of the day." One being that it kickstarts your metabolism after a night's sleep. This is important because we need our metabolism to fire up and start working and burning calories for us when we wake. 🔥 Who want their metabolism to slow down?! Your body may also try to conserve energy, and this can make you feel fatigue. 💤 If you skip breakfast, you can have a harder time concentrating and making decisions, you may feel irritable, and it could make your exercise less effective. 💤 Skipping meals also messes with our blood sugar which can (and likely will) lead to overeating later. It's like your body will try to make up for the calories it missed. And when that primitive urge finally kicks in, you will be in less of a position to make good meal choices. 😈 A general rule is to eat within 1 hour of waking. 🍴 Like if you make it a point to eat your breakfast or if this was a good reminder for you. 👍🌞

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View from the farmer's market. 🌺 Do you find that looking at flowers brings you peace? Research shows that taking care of plants for 5 minutes a day reduces stress levels. 🙏 Like if that sounds good to you. 👍 Be it flowers, fresh herbs, or your very own produce garden.🌱🌿 It's kind of like having a pet that you leave at home without all the guilt. LoL! Just another reason to appreciate the plants in your life and visit your local farmer's market. 😊

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What are your favorite salad toppings or mix-ins? 🍓 Do you have a go-to dressing? 🍯 You like savory ingredients or sweet/fruity ones? 🍅🍍 If your not eating salad, how do you get in your greens and other veggies? Do you make it a point to eat enough veggies? 🌱🌿 Like if you love your beautiful salad greens and how they make you feel! 👍😀👊💃💪

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Guacamole for the week. Kind of obsessed. It just happens to taste good on everything. Like if you agree. 👍 What is a food staple that you prepare every week?

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So that's where that comes from... Like if you never knew that. 👍 You won't see that ingredient in most marshmallows today. What you will probably see is a long list of ingredients that are hard to produce and sound like artificial chemicals. It is possible to find marshmallows made from natural ingredients, but you'll probably have to go to a Whole Foods type store or a health food store to find them. Or you can learn how to make your own. Its worth the effort. You don't have to eat fake food. It's time to clean up our s'mores and other campground favorites. 👊 Enjoy your campfires and other festivities this holiday weekend! 😊

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#Lunchspiration, anyone? Crispy Tempeh Sandwich w/ Spinach and Guacamole and a side of Beet Sauerkraut Salad. Like if that sounds good to you. 👍 Talk about hitting all the food groups and nutritional goals. 🎉 Carbs, protein, good fats, fiber, vitamins, etc! This fermented beet salad is so good for healing your gut and inflammation in your body. Check out my golden beet post from last week for more about how beets help with inflammation. What are you having for lunch today?

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Scrambled Eggs on Toast with Dijon Mustard and Hot Sauce. 🍞 🍳 So good! 😍 The Dijon takes the place of butter on the toast and delivers way more flavor and tang with far less calories. Like if that sounds good to you. 👍 Feel free to slather it on! 🎉 This can be part of your breakfast or lunch or even a filling snack. Have you ever tried Dijon mustard on your breakfast sandwich? What, if anything, do you use it for?

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Yikes! Just one reason to buy direct from the farmer and eat local food. Need more? Check out: 6 Reasons Why You Should Eat Local Food and Where to Find It. On the blog at LearnCookTalk.com. Link in profile. Like if you didn't already know this or you were glad to be reminded. 👍 What have you picked up from your farmer's market market lately? 🍎🌽🍅🍐🍑

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Bartlett Pear. 🍐 Perfectly ripe. So satisfying. Like if you agree. 👍 Hydrating and actually a good source of fiber (about 24% of your daily value in 1 medium size pear). And it's kind of fun to get that chin drizzle when you soak your teeth into this juicy fruit. Sometimes it's more fun to eat like a caveman than a princess. 😉👑 What are you snacking on today?

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Interesting find at the farmer's market. 🍋 Like if you love learning about new produce and herbs. 👍 What have you picked up from your farmer's market market lately?

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Organic Gala Apple. 🍎 Looking for a no-prep, healthy, portable snack? Double tap for yes, that sounds amazing! 👍 Well, you found it here! 🎉 There is nothing like nature's candy to keep you fueled throughout the day and to satisfy your sweet tooth. 🍎💃 Throw in your bag and your out the door! An apple, a low calorie snack (just under 100 calories per medium apple), packs in some immune-boosting Vitamin C, fiber, and potassium! Also, apples contain quercetin, which boosts exercise endurance. Who doesn't love that?! 💪 So find your favorite apple variety and get crunching. 👍🍎

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Snack time! Guacamole spread over organic blue corn chips. So satisfying. 😍 Like if you agree. 👍 Where are all the avocado fans at? 🙋 This fruit never gets old. Problem getting enough good fats in your diet? Adopt this fruit into your food rotation! Among other things, the healthy fats in these green gems help to keep inflammation in your body under control. 👊 Chronic inflammation in your body can lead to an array of health problems (think: cancer, heart attacks, and stroke). So keep your food intake balanced and eat your avocados. 😊🍴

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Six Reasons Why You Should Eat Local Food & Where To Find It. 🍴 New post on the blog at LearnCookTalk.com. ✨ Link in profile. Double tap if you shop local and eat local. 👍 Or if you'd like to know more about the benefits of eating local. 👍 What have picked up from your farmer's market lately? 🍒🍅🌽🍏