When you’re hosting an occasion, any occasion, one of the key elements is a large pitcher of a mocktail of your fancy. You will bring a smile to the faces of all of your guests. What you prepare is a ‘fountain of youth’ in itself because it will be hydrating everyone while inspiring their taste buds! There are a ton of ingredient combinations that can help you to be sure to make something incredible without being too sweet or sugary. Though it may sound tuchay, the key ingredient is always love, so be inspired with love, to make something delicious for your guests.
Going out? Most restaurants offer mocktails on their menus, but if they don’t, they will still make them for you. When you order a mocktail and slowly sip and enjoy the flavors it will look and feel like you are enjoying a cocktail. Key is the art of appreciation and giving yourself the opportunity to savor each and every sip and the full tasting experience of your grandier beverage.
Slow down, breathe, sip and enjoy.
Let’s focus on the Margarita and some easy variations that will go well with any occasion
Ingredients:
Lime
Lemon
Simple Syrup (Lakanto has a sugar-free one available, or you can make it yourself)
Orange Juice
Sea Salt or Tajin (for rimming the glass)
Optional flavor additions:
Blackberries
Strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Oranges
Basil
Instructions:
Use a cocktail shaker to prepare by the glass or a pitcher to stir in the ingredients.
Poor Lemon, Lime, OJ, Simple Syrup into a cocktail shaker or picture (pending how much you are making. Shake it up or stir it up with ice!
If you want to add one of the optional flavors from above, muddle them into a bowl or cup then add them to the mixture and shake or stir again.
To prep your glass(es), rub lime juice on the rim of each glass, then place the glace face down onto a small dish of salt or tajin, and rotate it around until you have a nice layer on the rim. Add ice to the glass(es)
Pour the virgin margarita mixture over the ice of your salt or tajin rimmed glass
Enjoy!
Fitness Challenge Vol 9
Your Personal Trainer created a workout perfect for all levels. Enjoy your workout with Kelsi, one of our favorite Fit Snack Trainers, this month!
Fitness Challenge Levels:
Beginners – Perform it 1x through at your own pace. The video takes you through each exercise. Enjoy stretching at the end.
Moderate to High Intensity: Build the intensity by working up to 5 Rounds where you will repeat round 2 and 3 in between the warm-up and cool down! Challenge yourself with pace and form.
Motivation What are your goals? What steps are you taking each day to reach your goals? IG @fitsnack #FueledByFitSnack #FitSnackChallenge
Selflessness
Mindfulness Tip:
The idea behind the mocktail is the concept of replacement.
Energy is not created nor destroyed, but it can be transformed. When you get into habits, it is a big build up of energy over time that has you vibrating on a certain plane of life or living. When you want to make changes, the easiest way to do it is to exchange one behavior with another. When it comes to our health, the easiest and best thing to do is to exchange one habit that is less healthy with a habit that is more healthy. What you are doing is feeding, empowering and adding to your life, not taking something you love away. It’s a simple exchange.
So think about some of the patterns or habits that you are finding yourself in right now, that you would like to shift? Go ahead and make a list of the 5 to 10 things that come to mind (on one side of a piece of paper). From an inspired, loving place and creative place, look at each item and try to imagine what a fun alternative could be? For example; write “Cocktail” and next to it draw an arrow representing the shift, then write “Mocktail”. You can see the energy shift on paper. Now go ahead and do this with the rest of your list.
Here is an example list to help inspire yours:
Cocktail -> Mocktail
Wake up and pick up my phone -> Wake up and pick up my mala beads and breathe ½ way around the chain of beads and then set an intention for my day.
2nd Cup of Coffee -> Make a Caffeine free tea or a smoothie
Spend my work break scanning social media -> Go for a walk or find a place to do 10 minutes of yoga or stretching
Eat a bag of M&Ms after dinner -> Eat some high-quality chocolate with high-quality ingredients.
Before bed, watch a show -> before bed, make it quiet and dim and do a 30-minute relaxation yoga flow
Mantra
I have the power to create change in my life. I do not have to remove the things I love, I simply can exchange for healthier options that I also love.
Yoga With Kimmy
Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients:
4 salmon portions skin-on
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons coconut oil
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
Directions:
Season salmon with salt and pepper.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil and heat for 30 seconds. Place salmon into the skillet, starting with the skin side up. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for 3 more minutes. Then, move the salmon to one side of the pan.
Pour lemon juice into an empty area of the skillet and garlic cloves and saute for 60 seconds. Spoon garlic lemon juice over salmon and cook until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Sprinkle fresh dill on top of salmon portions and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
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If you’re like most people, chances are you’ve sipped on a sugary energy drink at least once in your life. However, you may not realize that these drinks can be quite harmful to your health. In fact, they can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and even anxiety and depression. Plus, most energy drinks are loaded with artificial ingredients that can be hard on your digestive system. So if you’re looking for a healthier alternative to sugary energy drinks, look no further than Purps!
At Purps, they believe that nature and science should work together to promote your life’s health. That’s why they’ve formulated their energy drink to be made entirely of plant-based sources of natural caffeine. Their energy blend includes yerba mate, green tea, coffee berry, Indian gooseberry, guarana seed, and pomegranate. Plus, it’s sweetened with organic stevia, so you can be sure it’s free from artificial flavors and sweeteners. And because they’re committed to using only the highest quality ingredients, their energy drink is certified organic, vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free. So whether you’re looking for a healthy alternative to sugary energy drinks or you’re just trying to cut back on calories, Purps is the perfect choice for you!
We all know that caffeine can give us a much-needed boost of energy when we’re feeling sluggish. However, did you know that there are also many health benefits associated with caffeine? For example, studies have shown that caffeine can improve cognitive function and protect against Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Caffeine has also shown to improve physical performance by increasing alertness and enhancing coordination. So whether you’re looking for a pick-me-up to help you power through your workday or need an extra edge during your next workout, Purps has you covered!
“The Purps Founders are world-class innovators, with a commonality as advocates for health in their own lives and for others. The Founders are passionate about the Purps mission. Purps products are designed with a purpose using premium ingredients, with no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and no preservatives. Purps advocates are committed to inspiring and educating our youth to adopt a healthy lifestyle with the Purps It Forward organization.”
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Whether you’re looking for an alternative to sugary energy drinks or you’re just trying to consume more healthy ingredients, Purps is the perfect choice for you! So what are you waiting for? Make the switch to Purps today!
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With only 3 grams of sugar per serving, this is an indulgent, any-time treat you won’t want to share!
Ka-Pop! is packed with so much flavor, there’s no room for the bad stuff!
KaPop! snacks are always vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, allergen-free, BUT NOT TASTE FREE!
In a perfectly poppable ring shape, we bake to perfection – never frying – to get all of the texture and flavor you love from those bad-for-you rings, but in a good-for-you recipe. 0g sugar and a flavor that keeps you coming back ‘for just one more’.
Fuel your neck road trip or pair with your favorite cold beverages!
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Fiber Gourmet crackers have 53% less calories per serving compared to the leading brand. Delicious on its own, and perfect with your favorite dip!
Fiber Gourmet crackers have 53% less calories per serving compared to the leading brand. Delicious on its own, and perfect with your favorite dip!
FIBER GOURMET’S HEXAGON CRACKERS The perfect addition to any dip for healthier snacking!
Packed with an unmatched 14g of healthy fiber in each delectable serving, keeps you full with better-for-you fiber.
FG crackers have just 70 calories (which means FG crackers have an unprecedented 53% less calories than standard full calorie crackers).
FG crackers have 8g net carbs in each delicious serving versus the leading standard crackers with 19g net carbs Did we mention, that their crackers taste incredible? Take a bite to find out what all the fuss is about.
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The easiest way to heal your gut, feel better and boost your energy is Celery Juice! At the bare minimum it will give you that boost you are looking for.
If you don’t already have a juicer – get one! It’s worth it. Buy organic celery and make ½ cup juice per day. Enjoy ¼ cup in the morning and ¼ cup before bed.
True Story – I was experiencing IBS symptoms and my doctor told me that there isn’t a cure. It went on for about 3 weeks. It was awful. I refused to believe that there wasn’t a cure and decided to go back to the basics – the natural way. I juiced celery and drank it morning and night for 1 week and my symptoms went away! I feel completely better and back to myself. ~Rosita
While the story above is true, it may not be your story and how you feel everyday is unique to you and your health. However, we have found that the benefits of celery juice are so big that it will help most everyone. Of course if you try it and it doesn’t make you feel good, you may need to go for an alternative. Remember though, with cleansing and cleaning your belly, sometimes it can be a little uncomfortable at the start.
Note that while you can opt to do a celery juice detox where you limit your diet for a short period of time to celery juice. However, in the story above, celery juice was enjoyed in the morning and before bed, with healthy delicious meals in between!
5 Benefits of Celery Juicing
Low in Sugar
Reduces Inflammation
Improve digestion
Increase Circulation
Helps to flush toxins
Fitness Challenge Vol 8
Your Personal Trainer created a workout perfect for all levels. Enjoy your workout with Kelsi, one of our favorite Fit Snack Trainers, this month!
Fitness Challenge Levels:
Beginners – Perform it 1x through at your own pace. The video takes you through each exercise. Enjoy stretching at the end.
Moderate to High Intensity: Build the intensity by working up to 5 Rounds where you will repeat round 2 and 3 in between the warm-up and cool down! Challenge yourself with pace and form.
Motivation What are your goals? What steps are you taking each day to reach your goals? IG @fitsnack #FueledByFitSnack #FitSnackChallenge
Selflessness
Mindfulness Tip:
Our bodies clean out automatically with our digestion (and with the help of celery juice). We clean our homes everyday. Cleaning is a natural and normal part of how we can enjoy life.
The cleaning process is not just for the physical world. It is for your spiritual world as well.
Soul cleansing is something that we can do a little everyday or we can do a lot all at once depending on where you are in your life.
Here, we are going to focus on cleansing a little everyday, starting with today.
To cleanse your soul, you begin by thinking about what you are holding onto that doesn’t serve you anymore. You then find the lesson that you are supposed to learn within that problem. Next, you let go of everything that doesn’t serve, while holding on to the lesson. You can use your breath to send the things you are letting go of into a stone or the earth – something outside of you. With each experience of letting go of heaviness while holding on to wisdom, you can feel lighter and wiser. Think of this as turning your wounds into wisdom. Join me in the meditation and I’ll guide you through it. Q
Mantra
I release my pain, I learn from my past, I am free from the heaviness of my past. I am light.
Yoga With Kimmy
Cranberry Almond Maple Crunchy Clusters as a topping
Bakery on Main Granola is perfect as a snack, or in yogurt, oatmeal, trail mixes, and much more!
Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
1 heaping cup of organic frozen berries (Mixed berries)
1 frozen banana
2-3 tbsp coconut or almond milk
1 scoop of plain yogurt
Toppings
1 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp hemp seeds
Granola- Optional
Fruit- Optional
Instructions:
Add frozen berries and banana to a blender and blend on low.
Add a bit of coconut or almond milk and protein powder (optional), and blend on low, scraping down sides as needed, until the mixture reaches a soft serve consistency.
Scoop into 1-2 serving bowls (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and top with desired toppings.
Best when fresh, though leftovers keep in the freezer for 1-2 weeks. Let thaw before enjoying.
Beet Hummus
Snack lovers, we’ve got a new hummus recipe for you! This roasted beet hummus is the perfect dip for our new #FG everything crackers!
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