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Archives for December 2013

Photo gallery: Post-holiday hike at Pilot Mountain State Park

December 31, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

Last weekend, my husband, son and I enjoyed a post-Christmas visit to Pilot Mountain State Park here in North Carolina. It was a chilly (upper 40s) but clear and sunny day. We visited the summit, and hiked one of the smaller trails. I love visiting this park, and was last here in June. For information on the facilities and additional photos, see my previous post, "Exploring Pilot Mountain and Continue Reading

Melt fat with interval training; new law puts calories on vending machines; plus-size Barbie sparks body image debate; kettlebell workout

December 29, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

Melt away fat with interval training (Active.com) Poll: People unlikely to diet after the holidays (WNCN) New law to put calorie info on vending machines (WTVD) Plus size Barbie on modeling site sparks debate over body image (Huffington Post) 20-minute kettlebell workout (Fitness) Continue Reading

Peanut butter cookies using coconut sugar

December 29, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

Healthier Peanut Butter Cookies - The Healthy Beauty Blog

Peanut butter cookies are one of my all-time favorites. We all know the benefits of peanuts -- besides being yummy, they are a great source of protein and antioxidants. In this version of the classic peanut butter cookie recipe, instead of white sugar I'm using organic coconut sugar, an all-natural sweetener derived from the flowers of coconut trees. One of the benefits of using coconut sugar Continue Reading

New fitness gear to try

December 26, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

Great fitness gifts - The Healthy Beauty Blog

I was excited to receive a few fitness related Christmas gifts from my family this year! My son gave me a new mat to replace the one I'd worn out, my husband gave me a 20 lb. kettlebell with an instructional DVD, and my daughter gave me a stability ball with a book of exercises. I've never tried kettlebells or a ball but have been wanting to. However, I hadn't mentioned this to them yet, so it Continue Reading

Four delicious gluten free recipes for holiday entertaining

December 20, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

  Here are four new recipes so delicious, you won't believe they are gluten free. Recently, I was really excited to receive a box of wonderful Udi's products to try out -- and it inspired my hubby Keith, a chef, to create these special recipes using the products in creative ways. Which one would you like to try first? Please let us know what you think in the comments! Gluten Free Continue Reading

Gluten Free Spinach and Arugula Salad with Cranberry Maple Vinaigrette

December 20, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

A delicious, healthy addition to your holiday lunch or dinner! Goes great with our crispy chicken tenders, or barbecue chicken pizza. Salad Ingredients 8 oz. fresh spinach 8 oz. fresh baby arugula 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 oz. crottin, sliced (delicious goat cheese) 1/2 cup Udi's Sweet & Fruity Cranberry Granola Cranberries, for garnish Dressing Ingredients Continue Reading

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