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Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Toast

Avocado toast is a pretty popular breakfast on the GOLO plan. For #MealPrepMonday, we want to share a savory way to spice it up! Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Toast Serving size- 2 pieces Avocado Toast 2 slices of whole grain bread ½ of an avocado ½ lemon Pinch of salt Spicy Shrimp 3 oz. shrimp (peeled and tails removed) 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (recipe below) ½ lemon ¼ tsp. salt Olive oil GOLO Cajun Seasoning ½ cup paprika 1/3 cup Pink Himalayan sea salt ¼ cup garlic powder 2 tbsp. black pepper 2 tbsp. onion powder 1 tbsp. cayenne 2 tbsp. oregano 1 tbsp. thyme Place the raw shrimp in a bow...
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Cecelia Tacconelli
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The Importance of Eating Breakfast

We all have heard it – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is there any truth to this statement? The answer is YES! Here’s why: • According to the American Heart Association, people who eat breakfast tend to have lower rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. • If you don’t eat breakfast, you are more prone to overeat later in the day. • Eating in the morning could lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes, by helping to avoid too many glucose spikes. • People who eat breakfast tend to be more active during the day, due to the energy they are consuming. • It m...
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Natural Sunburn Remedies

It is almost the middle of summer, and the sun is shining! The best part of summer is being able to be outside more often, but it also puts you at risk for sunburn, which can be painful and uncomfortable. Today, we are going to discuss some natural sunburn remedies that can soothe the burn and promote healing. Potatoes- Yes, potatoes! They have pain-relieving properties and can reduce inflammation. All you have to do is thinly slice the potato and lie the slices directly on the burn. Cold Milk Compress- We all know that milk help when we eat something spicy, so it’s no wonder that it hel...
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Busting Weight Loss Myths

There is a lot of information out there about weight loss. It can be hard to recognize myth from fact. So today, we are going to bust a few weight loss myths for you! Healthy food always costs more- This is just not true. If you go to the grocery store, you will see that the junk food costs a lot more. The less fat I eat, the better- There are good fats and bad fats. The good ones, like omega-3 fatty acids, which the body cannot produce on its own, help with brain function and development and research even shows that they can help fight other ailments. If it says “organic,” then it must...
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Veggie Burgers

Want to jump on the #MeatlessMonday band wagon? Here’s a great veggie burger recipe to try from our friends over at Love & Lemons. Recipe makes 10 patties Ingredients ½ red onion, finely diced 6 button mushrooms, diced 1 15-ounce can black beans ¾ cup quinoa, cooked ½ cup raw walnuts, crushed 1 tbsp. chili powder OR cumin Salt Pepper Olive oil Directions Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-low heat. When heated, add the onion and slowly sauté, and add a pinch each of salt and pepper. After about 5 minutes (when the onions are soft), turn up the heat to medium and add the mus...
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Cecelia Tacconelli
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How to Reduce Food Waste

Unfortunately, this day in age, a lot of food goes to waste. There is some good news, however. It is SUPER easy to reduce your food waste. Here are a few tips on how to do so! Buy what you need- Buy loose produce so that you do not end up with more than you need. Purchase grains, nuts and spices from bulk bins so that you can measure out what you need and won’t overbuy. Buy funny looking produce- Many fruits and veggies are thrown away because they do not look how that particular food is “supposed” to look. In reality, there is nothing wrong with it. First in, first out- When you unpack...
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What Are Natural Flavors?

If you saw ‘Natural Flavors’ listed on an ingredient label what would you think? Doesn’t sound so bad, right? How could anything labeled ‘natural’ be bad for you? According to the FDA, "The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy p...
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How to Eat Healthy While Traveling

It’s summertime and some of us are planning on going away on vacation. You might be wondering, “How am I going to stick to the GOLO plan while away?” Here are some helpful tips! Plan, plan, plan- If you plan your meals and go shopping before-hand, you will not find yourself “stuck,” and therefore more likely to grab something convenient and unhealthy. Figure out what types of food that you want to bring with you and how much you will need. If you are flying to your destination, make a list of what you will need to buy once you get there. Also, dry foods are allowed to be taken on planes! H...
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The Dangers of Energy Drinks

Every now and then we all get that 3:00 feeling- it’s nearing the end of the day, and you’re starting to drag and you just need SOMETHING to give you some energy. This is a crucial time and if you are one of many Americans, you may reach for some type of Energy Drink. It definitely will wake you up, but if you knew what happened to your body once you start drinking it, you may never pick one up again! First, let’s talk about the ingredients: Caffeine- If you have two energy drinks per day, you are consuming the amount of caffeine that is in 12 cans of soda. Yes, you read that right A DOZE...
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Say No to Protein Powder

Let’s talk about protein powders. They are marketed to us constantly. Are they necessary? Unless you are a professional athlete undergoing intense training, a body builder, or someone who needs to gain weight, then the answer is no. Let’s talk about why this is… What’s in protein powder? For most of them nothing good. Advertising tells us that we are being healthy, that we are going to get strong and lean and will lose lots of weight by consuming them but in reality, all you are getting is a laundry list of ingredients including highly processed denatured and damaged proteins, GMOs, preserv...
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