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This isn't the prettiest picture but it sure was delicious. Lately this everything bagel breakfast sandwich has been my go-to & it's helped me to incorporate more turmeric into my diet. Turmeric is one of those spices that has so many health benefits & of the most notable it is an anti-inflammatory & antioxidant. However, in the past I've struggled to include it in my diet because quite honestly I don't love the taste of. We all have things we know we should do for our health but we don't & for me consuming turmeric is one of those things. That is, until I figured out how to sneak it into my eggs. In order for the body to absorb curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, both fat & black pepper are required in order to reap the health benefits. Since I usually always add black pepper & was planning on putting cheese on my eggs anyways, I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to add it in. For the eggs I added some fresh green onion from the garden, 1/4 tsp of turmeric, garlic powder, & freshly ground black pepper. On top of my eggs I added some organic sliced cheddar cheese from @traderjoes & spread some @miyokoscreamery butter on my bagel. Healthy eating looks different for everybody, but the key is to make it work for you by making small changes to the way you already eat. Definitely recommend giving this one a shot! • • • #lifeatthemesa #fastbreakfast #eatvariety #superfoods #everythingbagel #breakfastsandwich #turmericeggs #nourishtoflourish #foodblog #foodstagram #futurerd #eatwellbewell

Today calls for a selfie because for the first time in weeks I feel confident in my skin. If you've never suffered from acne before then you wouldn't know how humiliating & embarrassing it can be. I used to never break out in high school but once I hit 22 the acne flareups came fast & HARD. My entire face was covered in painful cysts which took such a huge toll on my self-esteem & confidence. Fast forward to this year & it seemed that I had finally gotten it under control. However, last month though (my stress levels to thank) my face freaked out again & I was so lost on what I should use. Luckily there's one thing in the past that above all else has cleared up my skin & that is aloe vera. I'm not talking about aloe vera infused products, I'm talking the gel direct from the plant itself. Every night I started applying it directly onto my face & after the first night it completely transformed all the aggressive acne into smaller less aggravated pimples. Slowly but surely everyday has been getting better & today is the first day I finally feel like myself. I'm only posting this because if anyone else out there is suffering from acne & feels lost I urge you to go out & buy an aloe plant NOW. It will change your life & skin just like it did mine. • • • #lifeatthemesa #skinstruggles #acnesucks #lifestylehack #aloeislife #skincareproblems #skincare

Just as promised my new fall recipe is now live on the blog!🤗These gluten-free pumpkin spiced waffles are so delicious & will be sure to get you in the fall spirit.🎃🍁 Loaded with fiber, healthy fats, & plant-based protein these waffles will keep you full and satisfied throughout your day. To make your life easier you can also make them in advance & freeze them to grab & go. For all the details & full nutrient breakdown , the link can be found in my bio. ❤ • • • #lifeatthemesa #foodblog #fallrecipes #pumpkinspicedwaffles #fallbreakfast #healthyrecipes #glutenfreetreats #wholesomeingredients #healthyeats #pumpkinspicedeverything #nourishingfoods #wholefoods #falltreats

Today is #nationalboyfriendday but I feel like that title doesn't even begin to sum up what Adrian is to me. He's my cheerleader, shoulder to cry on, personal comedian, & so much more. We've been together for ~ 7.5 yrs but everyday I fall more in love with him. He's kind, hard-working, & always goes out of his way to make sure my needs are met before his own. He's everything & more I could have ever wanted in a life partner. Who would have thought I would get it right on the first try, not many people do. I'm so lucky. I can't wait to stare at your face for the rest of our lives. ❤ #lifeatthemesa #nationalboyfriendday #7plusyears #highschoolsweetheart

Today is the first day that actually feels like fall so I hopped in the kitchen to remake one of the first recipes I ever came up with. I first made these 3 years ago to bring along with me to a nutrition education presentation I was giving to a group of kids. I wanted to bring something that mimicked the samoa girl's scouts cookie but replaced the cookie base w/ an apple slice. They were such a huge hit then & today since I had all the ingredients I decided to give them another go but with a fall twist. 🍁 For this recipe you'll need: • 2 gala apples (cores removed & sliced into 1/2 inch slices) • 1/3 cup unsweetened & unsalted pb • 1/4 maple syrup • 2 pinches of pumpkin pie spice • chopped pecans DIRECTIONS: 1. Slice apples into 1/2 inch slices 2. Whisk maple syrup + pumpkin pie spice + peanut butter together 3. Dab apple slices with a clean paper towel to remove juice on surface 4. Spread pb mixture onto slices 5. Top w/ chopped pecans This recipe is perfect for kids & adults & I promise you'll want to go back for seconds or maybe even thirds. • • • #lifeatthemesa #kidfriendlysnacks #fallsnacks #fallrecipes #foodblog #simplesnacks #applebites #healthyeats #futurerd

For dinner tonight I decided to replicate one of our favorite local restaurants that makes some of the best Greek food I've ever had. On the menu was chicken pita sandwiches, a veggie loaded greek salad, & a side of roasted baby broccoli. 🥦 For the greek salad I used a combo of romaine lettuce & a mix of cruciferous veggies made up of cabbage & kale & added in feta + roasted red pepper + kalamata olives. As for the pita itself we kept it pretty simple & used @traderjoes tzatziki sauce, fresh tomato, my dijon smothered chicken, & some feta cheese. According to both Adrian & my dad it's one of my best dishes yet so I highly recommend you try it for yourself. It's such an easy meal & comes together in about 30 minutes. All the details are in my stories & I'll be sure to have a physical blog post with all the details up this week. I hope you all have a great rest of your Sunday. I'm off to start my self-care sunday!😘 • • • #lifeatthemesa #foodblog #greekinspired #pitasandwich #healthylifestyle #healthyeats #nourishingfoods #eattherainbow #nourishtoflourish #balancedmeals #nutrientdensemeals #futurerd

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