The Energized Woman

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I just finished my lunch, and I am feeling so good.  Isn’t it great when you eat something and then you can actually feel how happy your body is with what you ate?  What a great experience.

Today is a work day for me, so my mom is taking care of my little guy.  When I dropped him off, my mom surprised me with a salad she put together for me to take home as my lunch.  What a lovely treat for me!

Here is what the salad contained:

baby spinach leaves

raspberries

strawberries

blueberries

walnuts

And I topped it off with poppy seed dressing.  Let me tell you, it was amazing!!!  It’s always so wonderful when tasty and healthy can describe the same meal.

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy a salad, and you want one that packs a nutritional punch, give this one a try.  And leave me a comment to let me know how you liked it.

Nuts are a great source of energy, and one of my favorite nut choices is almonds.  Almonds really pack a nutritional punch; they are a good source of protein, fiber, calcium, and healthy fats.  I try to eat almonds just about everyday, and if you’re not already enjoying them regularly I would encourage you to do so.

The video below share an easy recipe for getting even more of an energy boost from almonds.  I have tried the recipe shared at the beginning, with just almonds and water, and it really is delicious.  I think I might try some of the other ingredients that Rose suggests adding as well.

Let me know what you think after you try the soaked almonds. 

Green smoothies are a great way to increase your energy and also get some valuable nutrition all at the same time.  If you haven’t tried one of them before, I would highly encourage you to do so.  My kids love them as well, and enjoy helping me make them, so that’s an added bonus! 

There are endless possibilities when it comes to making a green smoothie, but I am going to share with you one of the most basic recipes. 

1 cup cold water

1 pear sliced into pieces

1 banana sliced

handful of spinach

Directions:  Put the first three ingredients listed into a blender and blend.  Then add the spinach and blend again.  That’s it.  Very simple to make and truly wonderful for your body.  Enjoy!

I wanted to share a quick recipe with you that is easy to put together and fits in well with most lifestyles.  Now that fall is here and the weather is getting a bit chillier here in Michigan, I’m starting to use my crockpot again.  It really helps my energy level when I know what we’ll be having for dinner and when there is very little left to do during the actual dinner hour.  Our schedules are pretty crazy on Wednesdays, so dinner isn’t at the same time for everyone.  Crockpot meals make it so much easier to still have a healthy meal to enjoy at different times.

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Recipe:   Italian Chicken

Ingredients: chicken breasts

                   1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce

Directions:  Put chicken in the crockpot.  Add the jar of sauce.  Cook on low for 8-10 hours.  Enjoy.

Easy sides to add:  a salad or a vegetable

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