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There Are No Additional Health Benefits from Eating a Plant-based Diet | The Divine Hostess
“Are you a vegan?”, someone asked me this weekend, as they served themselves a plate of not so vegan-friendly food. I get asked this question a lot when I am out and about– it could be the grocery store, a party, or in the workplace. When you choose to abstain from certain foods, people get curious and want to know why. I happen to be vegetarian, and have been for almost 11 years now. As of late, I’ve started to lean more towards plant-based. I have stopped buying eggs and I am really getting into vegan cheeses. Even still– I am not so sure I will ever be a card-carrying…
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The Master Cleanse Green Smoothie
This morning I woke with the intent to drink my variation of the Master Cleanse– I do warm water, the juice of half a lemon, and two dashes of cayenne. Basically, I leave out the maple syrup. An hour later, I go and enjoy breakfast. The cleansing properties of the lemon, cayenne, and warm water are often enough to help me feel energized, and give myself a little reboot if I ate anything I shouldn’t have. I decided to convert this into a green smoothie, and I’m sharing because it was absolutely delicious! It’s always awesome when you choose function over flavor, but end up with good flavor anyway. Imagine…
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Housewarming Party Menu Items
Lots of people are moving or have recently moved, so I find that the most common questions I get center around preparation for a housewarming a party. I recently made a video on tips for hosting a dinner party, or you can watch How to Have a Housewarming Party on a Budget. I’ve put together a list of easy, delicious and healthy housewarming foods that your guests are sure to love! Mix and match 4 to 6 items from this list and you’re off to a great start! Simply click on the photo to link to the recipe. Mint Berry Sparklers Fresh Mex Salad Quinoa & seafood Greek…
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A Day at The Ranch Malibu
When I was asked to join a group of fitness bloggers to experience and observe what this wonderful place, The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu had to offer for jump-starting fitness and facilitating weight loss, I was completely excited! Now I can share my firsthand knowledge with others who may benefit from this completely amazing and energizing experience. The Ranch The ranch itself is one very large plot of land just a few miles from the ocean, and just far enough off the beaten path to feel like it is a far away place. The less distractions during this journey, the better! In fact, my cell…
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Faux Ahi Poke Salad (Vegan)
It has taken some time, but I am finally to the point where I miss seafood at times. Although nothing will be changing in the near future about my diet, I have gotten creative. For many reasons people are unable to to eat ahi salad, whether it be a fear or uncooked meat, or a seafood allergy. I made this recipe as a refreshing snack, but also it’s fun that it is reminiscent of the decadent salad I once enjoyed. *Makes 2 servings 1 well-peeled (supremed) grapefruit, cubed Salad Dressing: 1 tsp white miso paste 1 tsp minced ginger 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp sesame oil Red pepper flakes…
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Metabolism Boosting Green Smoothie
Have you noticed the green drink craze lately? I don’t know when it started, but I think people would juice everything in their fridge if they could! It’s not a bad craze, though since most people have a tough time getting their recommended amount of fruit and veggies each day. I personally do not have a juicer, just a blender. This works just great for me, and I can gain all the same benefits without missing the fiber. Long ago when I discovered dark leafy greens could be added to blended drinks with no detected flavor, I was amazed! This drink is all about boosting the metabolism and detoxing. Kale…
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The Naturalist Lifestyle | Babafemi
I was fortunate enough to have a few moments with Babafemi to talk about his lifestyle. From his Instagram (IG name: baba_juice) photos, it is obvious to see a very inspiring journey to become an intentionally nutritious eater. He’s conscious, proactive, and he gets results. I really enjoyed interviewing Babafemi, so I hope you enjoy reading about his lifestyle! Q1: Where are you from originally? A1:My name is Babafemi Ojudun and I am Nigerian. Q2: What was your health like growing up? How much attention did you pay to eating healthy foods? A2: Growing up I never had any life threatening ailments, however I was always a little chubby. I…
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The Divine Hostess: A Guide to Cooking, Hosting, & Healthy Living
After a lot of hard work, I am happy to announce the arrival of my first book! Thank you everyone for your encouragement and sharing in my excitement on this journey. The book embodies my philosophy of eating well and living well. It’s not simply a cookbook-but it is instead a cooking handbook that assists with understanding herbs and spices, cooking techniques, and simple ways to entertain in groups.This book is great to have on hand when cooking and makes a fantastic gift. I hope you enjoy reading it! With love, Fifi How to Get the Book The book is now available in my eStore at www.divinehostess.bigcartel.com *Signed copies available. …
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The Food Snob Society: A Blogger's Rant
Terms like “healthy” or “diet” or “natural” mean little more than the start of controversy these days. We heard them when we were young and in school and we learned of the food pyramid, but as time has gone by, these words are tricky. Natural is little more than a battle of semantics because there are naturally derived foods that are probably no better for your body than illegal substances. What does “no msg added” mean? Does that mean there is already msg, but the current company who is preparing my food didn’t add any additional msg? Maybe I need a law degree to decipher what to eat. As I…
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Safely Vegan
Recently I was asked for a few tips to help out with a new vegan diet. I can understand wanting to be safe, because many times people set out to become vegan or vegetarian and without knowledge, they become discouraged or even in poor health and they end up switching back to their old ways. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying a pescatarian, paleo, vegan, or vegetarian lifestyle–it needs to be an informed decision. It is good to know your body and your current state of health before starting, and to have a plan. I’ll share with you my tips, and I’d love to hear some feedback on what has…
