• food

    Quick and Easy No-Bake Energy Balls Recipe

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    I swear by these quick and easy no-bake energy balls! I make them in the beginning of the week so I have them made for when I need a quick pick me up. They are so easy to make and taste amazing. You can even make them as a dessert they’re that good. I usually keep these in the fridge and put them in a container or plastic baggy to put in my backpack on long class days. These are a healthy protein packed snack that’s perfect for on the go.

    The peanut butter is filled with healthy fats and fiber. Peanut butter is full of protein so it’ll give you that energy boost you need. The flax seeds will give you all the fiber you need to keep going throughout your day. I choose to put chia seeds in my energy balls because I usually have them around the kitchen. Chia seeds are rich in fiber, omega-3 fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. So they fit perfectly with the rest of these ingredients.

    Ingredients:

    2/3 cups creamy peanut butter

    2 tablespoons Honey

    1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

    1/2 cup flax seeds (ground is an option as well)

    1/2 cup chia seeds (optional)

    1 cup old fashioned oats

    Instructions:

    1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. I usually place the bowl in the fridge for about 10 minutes before I start rolling them so it makes it easier.
    2. Roll into bite-sized balls (usually makes around 12-16). Keep in fridge for up to a week or so.

     

    Original recipe from chefsavvy.com.

     

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  • Wellness

    5 Ways to Help You Feel Better Today

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    Mind-and-body wellness is something I am always interested in and improving upon. Ever just wake up with low self-esteem, bloated and just uncomfortable? Today I am going back to the basics and discussing my 5 go to wellness tips to help me start feeling better!

    1. Stretch
      • When I wake up I always try and get a good stretch in. It makes me feel more awake and limber. Stretching will help with your flexibility and jump-start your mind and body as well as increase blood flow. Some days I feel lazy and tired I always stretch and I feel so much better. Waking up and going to a yoga class or even watching a yoga video at home is a great way to get your body moving.
    2. Do Something Physical
      • On days I wake up feeling not quite like myself, I always try and fit in something active into my day. You can go to the gym and have a full workout or even just a 30 minute walk outside. You’ll never regret any kind of workout when you’re done with it. Physical activity targets brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and relaxed.
    3. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!
      • On days I’m not staying hydrated, my skin feels dry and I feel drowsy. So making sure I keep drinking liquids throughout the day is very important. I find that putting lemon in my water makes me want to drink more water during the day. Lemon water helps aid in better digestion and makes me feel fresh. Drinking water is a natural way to detox. Sometimes I mistake thirst with hunger so drinking water helps me eat less during the day too!
      • Green tea is another drink I prefer on days my gut isn’t feeling good. Hot drinks, like green tea, relieve my cramps and uncomfortable gut feeling. Green tea helps with your metabolism and will make you feel full. And since there’s caffeine in green tea I have more energy!
    4. Mindful eating.
      • Days I want to feel better, I eat better. Eating whole foods, and avoiding processed foods make me feel happy and healthier. I usually gravitate towards foods that are lighter, full of energy, and that won’t make me feel bloated. And while I am eating my meals I slow down and enjoy the meal. I try not to watch or read anything while I eat so I don’t get distracted and overeat.
    5. Put the Phone Down.
      • This is something that I have just recently started to do. I notice whenever I am browsing on my phone I go on Instagram or Pinterest and look at other users. I always compare my life or body to others even if I don’t realize I am doing it. I am always so concerned about who is looking at my story or who just liked my Instagram. Sometimes just putting the outside world away can really help clear your head.
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