#nutrtition

[cleanpathway]

A quick break between my PreK and Kinder Zoom classes. I had time to make myself a smoothie with kale, fresh carrot pod seeds, celery, ginger, banana, strawberries, dried cranberries, Asian pear, walnuts, almond butter, hemp seeds, tumeric, and coconut water. I’ll do my homework later 😬📚

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[passionforpasta]

Curious about alternative plant-based meats? Us, too. This rigatoni dish with plant-based chicken is perfect for those looking to test the waters.

Rigatoni with Plant-based Chicken, Corn, Shallots and Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients 1 box rigatoni 4 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 shallot, sliced 1 bag of plant-based chicken strips, diced ½ cup dry white wine 2 pieces of corn, kernels only 12 Brussels sprouts, shaved

Directions 1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté sliced shallot with half the olive oil for three to four minutes over medium heat. Then, stir in the diced chicken and cook for three minutes until slightly brown. 3. Deglaze with wine, add corn and Brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper and cook for five minutes. 4. Drain pasta, stir in the veggies and chicken and mix everything together over high heat for one minute. 5. Drizzle with remaining olive oil before serving.

Recipe and Photo Credit: Barilla Executive Chef Lorenzo Boni 

[sadbutfit]

Organic dark chocolate - life saver during those late nights when all you want is somerhing sweet. 92% cacao is not something I would call sweet, but just one square definitely does the trick! This will always be in my kitchen!

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[supercodi]

Finally was able to film a back and bicep workout! This is a long video but it is full of helpful info. Recipes, Grocery Haul, workout. Hope you enjoy! :)

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[passionforpasta]

If you think avoiding pasta is good for your diet, think again. According to new research, eating pasta the Med way—as part of a healthy and balanced traditional Mediterranean-style diet—may improve your diet quality by over 20 percent, compared to not eating pasta at all.

So, start eating like an Italian and enjoy your pasta tossed with other healthy ingredients. Try tossing asparagus, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, a touch of olive oil and basil with pasta for a refreshing and healthy dinner for you and your family.

For more delicious Mediterranean pasta inspiration, check out our healthy pasta recipe builder.