Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, sauté diced onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
- Add cooked quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and your choice of protein (either plant-based proteins like tofu or cooked turkey/chicken).
- Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cut bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and stuff with the quinoa mixture.
- Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Serve topped with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.
Lentil and Turkey/Chicken Soup
- In a large pot, sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add vegetable or chicken broth, lentils, diced tomatoes, and your choice of protein (either cooked turkey/chicken or plant-based proteins like lentils or chickpeas).
- Season with thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until...
All of us have probably at some point thought that if we could take back what we said or did, things would be different. Or perhaps we acted impulsively because we were carried by our emotions and we reacted without thinking. Being emotionally dysregulated might look like having abrupt changes in mood, binge eating, crying spells, emotional outbursts, persistent interpersonal conflict, aggression or violent outbursts, self-harm, substance use disorder, or poor tolerance for frustration.
Emotional self-regulation is something that we need to practice regularly so we don’t get to the point of blowing up or falling apart. Here’s an article from Healthline that talks about emotional self-regulation and includes tips and techniques we can apply.
What is emotional self-regulation?
Emotional self-regulation is the ability to modify or control your thoughts, emotions, actions, and words, explains a 2022 research review. Self-regulating your emotional state can stop...
Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “We do not quit playing because we grow old; we grow old because we quit playing.” Age should not be a hindrance for us to keep playing. When we play we actively engage our minds and bodies. We become mindful of what we’re doing. When we play we are energized and our mood shifts to a lighter, more joyful one. We might have forgotten how to play but we can certainly bring back this nature that’s innate to us. This article by clinical psychologist Beth Kurland from Psychology Today teaches us how to bring back playfulness and therefore joy into our lives.
Play for grown-ups can come in many flavors, and we each need to listen to our own inner signals to find what brings out our playful spirit. While board games, adult recreational sports (e.g., tennis, pickleball, softball), puzzles, and online games can be a source of play and fun, there are so many other ways that adults can incorporate moments of play and playfulness into their...
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One of the reasons why we don’t meet our goals is because we lack motivation. When we’re not motivated things don’t happen - the house doesn’t get cleaned, we don’t get to finish a project in time, we don't get to work out. There are ways to get out of the unmotivated rut and this list from Verywell Mind gives you some ideas.
Act as If You Feel Motivated
You may be able to trick yourself into feeling motivated by changing your behavior. Act as if you felt motivated, and your actions may change your emotions. For example, rather than sit on the couch in your pajamas all day waiting for motivation to strike, get dressed and get moving. You might find that taking action will increase your motivation, which makes it easier to keep going. So ask yourself, “What would I be doing right now if I felt motivated?” Consider what you’d be wearing, how you’d be thinking, and what actions you’d be taking. Then, do these things,...
Garnish
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Lay the whole eggplants in a parchment paper lined baking dish, roast for 50 minutes, until the outer skin is charred.
3. Remove from the oven and peel the eggplants, discard skin. Place the eggplant in a colander to allow excess liquids to drain.
4. While the eggplants are draining, add the avocado oil and leeks to a large pot over medium heat, sauté for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for 1 more minute.
5. Destem the thyme and add to the pot along with the eggplant, water, coconut milk, and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to...
When it comes to taking care of your body, experts at Verywell Fit swear by these eight practices. Take a look at them and see what you may want to consider committing to in pursuit of ultimate health.
A whole foods and plant-based dietary pattern involves eating high-fiber, low-fat foods and minimizing animal-based products and processed foods. Studies have found that eating too many ultra-processed foods increases the risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and cerebrovascular disease. Examples of ultra-processed foods include candy, fried foods, and sweetened beverages.
Compared to non-plant-based diets, plant-based diets lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality, says Sara Chatfield, MPH, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist. “Whole plant foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds offer a variety of benefits for mental and physical health."
Whole plant foods also are good...
1. Add all of the smoothie base ingredients into a blender and purée until smooth.
2. To serve, pour the smoothie into a cup, add any desired garnish, and enjoy!
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In our coaching programs, we encourage our members to go through a detox at least two or three times a year. That’s because a detox is the quickest way to feel better, reboot your health and jumpstart your weight loss. If you’re not sure how that looks, Dr. Mark Hyman shares some ways you can do a detox to help get your body back to its optimum.
There is no way to handle a true physiological addiction except to stop it completely. Addicts can’t have just one line of cocaine or just one drink. Go cold turkey. But you won’t have to white-knuckle it because if you follow “5 Ways to Detox” you will automatically reset your body’s neurotransmitters and hormones.
Stop all forms of sugar, all flour products and all artificial sweeteners. They all cause increased cravings and slow metabolism, and lead to fat storage. This especially includes liquid sugar calories—a latte can have more...
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