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Here’s a great workout you can take anywhere!
05/29/2026

Here’s a great workout you can take anywhere!

🔑2 THURSDAY TIPS💡TIP 1: What’s the best way to floss?In a word: GENTLY!The goal isn’t to “saw” between your teeth, but g...
05/28/2026

🔑2 THURSDAY TIPS

💡TIP 1: What’s the best way to floss?

In a word: GENTLY!

The goal isn’t to “saw” between your teeth, but gently loosen and remove any debris caught between them.

💡TIP 2: Should you brush or floss first? 🤔

Floss first. Brushing after helps clean your teeth and mouth of any debris loosened by flossing.

How are you doing with the flossing challenge? Let me know below! 👇

REFERENCE:
www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/how-to-keep-your-teeth-clean 

🪴Here’s a super-refreshing take on lemonade… which features this week’s food of the week, basil.  Not only is it delicio...
05/27/2026

🪴Here’s a super-refreshing take on lemonade… which features this week’s food of the week, basil.
 
Not only is it delicious, but it’s a great way to use up any extra basil from your garden.
 
NOTE: This recipe does contain sweetener, but less than most lemonade recipes. Adjust it to suit your goals and taste preferences.
 
This recipe can also double as a mixer for your next cocktail party – or just add some seltzer for a little “fizz.”
 
🍋Basil Lemonade 🍋
(makes 6 servings)
 
● 8 lemons, juiced
● ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
● 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
● 3 cups cold water
● Ice cubes
● Optional: lemon slices & basil leaves for garnish
 
Pour lemon juice into a blender and add honey (or maple syrup) and basil. Blend until smooth. Strain the liquid into a pitcher to get a clear green liquid. Add the cold water and chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice. Refreshing!

🌿Basil Fun Fact: Did you know that basil has been used for centuries as a folk remedy for everything from colds to snake...
05/26/2026

🌿Basil Fun Fact: Did you know that basil has been used for centuries as a folk remedy for everything from colds to snakebites?!
 
Nowadays though, it has earned a place of honor on spice racks across the world.
 
The large-leaf green variety is used in Italian dishes like pesto … while Thai basil (which tastes like licorice) is popular in Asian foods.
 
Basil contains vitamins K, A, & C, as well as trace amounts of calcium and manganese.
 
✅It’s full of antioxidants that fight inflammation and boost the immune system.
 
This is especially true of the variety known as holy basil (aka tulsi) which has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for a long time.  
 
Some studies have linked basil with skin health, lower blood sugar levels, and less anxiety and depression.
 
What’s your favorite basil recipe? ⬇️⬇️⬇️
 
REFERENCES:
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266425
www.healthline.com/nutrition/basil
https://tools.myfooddata.com/nutrition-facts/172232/wt1/1

This week’s challenge is an easy one with BIG payoffs. Your challenge is to add one round of daily flossing to your oral...
05/25/2026

This week’s challenge is an easy one with BIG payoffs.
 
Your challenge is to add one round of daily flossing to your oral health care routine every day (if you don’t already do it!).
 
About 37% of people don’t floss daily, while 32% say they never floss at all, according to the CDC.
 
(NOTE: According to the American Dental Association, you should BRUSH your teeth 2 to 3 times a day, but you only need to floss once.)
 
Flossing has a long list of benefits:
 
● Clearing out food and bacteria between the teeth
● Removing plaque that can lead to cavities
● Promoting healthy gums so you can avoid gingivitis & other gum diseases
● BONUS: FRESHER BREATH!
 
PLUS ... regular flossing supports a healthy heart. While the connection is not fully understood, studies show a clear relationship between gum disease & cardiovascular problems.
 
Are you already a regular flosser? Let us know below if you’re in for FLOSSING this week 👇👇
 
REFERENCE:
www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-05-02/how-many-americans-floss-their-teeth

🔑THURSDAY TIPIf you’re having a hard time getting into the meditation zone, try walking meditation.Wear comfy shoes & le...
05/21/2026

🔑THURSDAY TIP

If you’re having a hard time getting into the meditation zone, try walking meditation.

Wear comfy shoes & leave your headphones at home or in the car. Walk at a comfortable pace – no need to race.

Here’s how to do it:

As you’re walking, spend:
* 1 minute focusing on the feeling of your body moving
* 1 minute focusing on the air, wind, and sunlight on your skin
* 1 minute focusing on what you hear
* 1 minute focusing on what you see

The idea is to focus on very specific things so that you’re not focusing on your thoughts - and instead on what you are doing and experiencing.

🌟How is your meditation going this week? Let me know below! 👇

👨‍🍳You are going to love this recipe!  The most challenging thing about it is peeling the peaches (this week’s food of t...
05/20/2026

👨‍🍳You are going to love this recipe!
 
The most challenging thing about it is peeling the peaches (this week’s food of the week), but I’ve got you covered.
 
Here’s an easy way to peel them: Boil water in a medium pan and place the peaches in the boiling water for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and dip them in a bath of icy water.
 
Pat them dry and the peel should come off easily with a paring knife.
 
Serve this tenderloin with salad and brown rice. So good!
 
🍑 Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Peach Chutney 🍑
(serves 4)
 
● 3 peaches
● 2 Tbsp coconut oil, tallow, or avocado oil, divided
● 1½ lb (680 g) pork tenderloin
● 1 tsp sea salt, divided
● ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
● 2 Tbsp coconut sugar
● 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
● 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
 
Preheat the grill to high heat. Peel the peaches, cut them in half, and carefully remove the pits. Brush the cut sides with half of the oil.
 
Brush the pork with the rest of the oil, and sprinkle with ½ tsp of salt and pepper. Place the pork on the grill and grill, turning every few minutes, until an internal thermometer measures 160ºF/70ºC.
 
While the pork cooks, place the peaches on a separate part of the grill, cut side down. Turn occasionally, grilling for about 8 minutes, until tender.
 
Rest the pork on a cutting board and set the peaches aside to cool.
 
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together the sugar, vinegar, and ginger. Chop the slightly cooled peaches and add them to the sauce, stirring well to combine.
 
Slice the pork and place on a serving platter and top it with the chutney. Serve and enjoy!

🍑What’s your FAVORITE way to eat peaches? They are considered a “stone fruit” and they get their name from the pit in th...
05/19/2026

🍑What’s your FAVORITE way to eat peaches?
 
They are considered a “stone fruit” and they get their name from the pit in their centers.
 
Just like other stone fruits, peaches are a great source of nutrition – rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
 
They are loaded with fiber, which means they’re good for digestion and gut health …
 
Plus they are packed with health-boosting antioxidants and heart-healthy micronutrients that help keep your blood pressure and cholesterol in check.
 
✅FUN FACT: peaches contain substances that help stop your body from releasing histamines … which can be triggered when you are exposed to something you’re allergic to. Histamines can make you sneeze, cough, itch, etc.
 
You can eat peaches raw, sliced into salads, stir-fried, grilled (so good with pork!), broiled, blended into smoothies, or even for dessert!
 
REFERENCES:
www.healthline.com/nutrition/peach-fruit-benefits

🧘 WEEKLY CHALLENGE! 🧘 This week’s challenge will leave you feeling relaxed and destressed … because it’s all about  MEDI...
05/18/2026

🧘 WEEKLY CHALLENGE! 🧘
 
This week’s challenge will leave you feeling relaxed and destressed … because it’s all about
 
MEDITATION!
 
Practicing meditation is a GREAT way to feel more calm and centered and less anxious and irritable.
 
It also helps quiet the “monkey mind” – that feeling when your brain gets stuck in an unproductive thought loop.
 
And it’s also a great tool for becoming more RESILIENT – which is being able to roll with life’s changes without skipping a beat.
 
There are a lot of ways to meditate, but for this challenge, we’re going for SIMPLE.
 
Your challenge is to try this easy breathing exercise EVERY DAY.
 
● Sit comfortably on a stable surface – inside or outside.
● Relax your body to release tension.
● Let your hands drop naturally to your lap. 🧘
● Drop your chin slightly and close your eyes.
● Inhale S-L-O-W-L-Y through your nose for 4 counts. 👃
● HOLD your breath for 4 counts. 🤭
● Exhale S-L-O-W-L-Y through your mouth for 4 counts. 👄
● Hold your breath for 4 counts.
● Continue for a total of 4 TIMES through, focusing on your breath.⌚
 
If you notice your thoughts bouncing around, just tell yourself: there goes a thought! And return your focus to your breathing.
 
Who in here already meditates on a regular basis?
 
Who is in for the challenge this week? Let us know in the comments.👇
 

Repost from •🔑THURSDAY TIPI’m sure you’ve heard all about the health risks of sitting too much – and how it’s the new sm...
05/14/2026

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🔑THURSDAY TIP

I’m sure you’ve heard all about the health risks of sitting too much – and how it’s the new smoking.

Sitting a lot can “turn off” the muscles of your posterior chain … or at least make them a little lazy.

Which is bad news for your body (and your butt), since it can lead to weakness and imbalance.

Here is a quick test to see if your glutes are “asleep.” You’ll probably want to do this when you’re alone. 😉

* Stand up and, with good neutral posture, reach behind and gently touch each of your butt cheeks.
* Now, try to contract the right glute muscle, and use your hand to see how well it is contracting.
* Repeat on the other side.

If your glutes are activating, you’ll notice them tighten with each contraction. You might notice one side is better than the other.

To ramp this up, do the glute bridge test:

* Lie on your back on the floor, knees bent, feet on the floor, core engaged, and lift your hips.
* You should feel your glutes contracting, vs. using your thighs to do this movement.

Try it and let me know how you did!👇👇👇

👩‍🍳This salad contains ALL the flavors. It’s a guaranteed hit. And of course, it has peppery arugula (also known as rock...
05/13/2026

👩‍🍳This salad contains ALL the flavors. It’s a guaranteed hit.
 
And of course, it has peppery arugula (also known as rocket) - this week’s food of the week) in it.
 
Experiment with this recipe by adding cooked or canned salmon instead of the tuna, or leave out the fish altogether for a vegan meal.
 
🥗White Bean & Tuna Arugula Salad 🥗
(serves 4)
 
For the salad:
● 5 big handfuls of arugula, rinsed (about 5 oz/140 grams)
● 1 6-oz (170 grams) pouch of tuna
● 1 15 oz (425 gram) can white/cannellini beans
● ½ small red onion, diced
● 3 Tbsp chopped green olives
● 3 Tbsp almonds
 
For the dressing:
● 1 large lemon, juiced
● 1 Tbsp maple syrup
● 1 tsp lemon zest
● 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
● Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 
Prepare the salad by placing all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
 
Make the dressing by whisking together the juice, syrup, and zest. Continue whisking while slowly pouring a light stream of oil into the juice mixture. Keep whisking until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
 
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve & enjoy!

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