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Frozen Strawberry Margaritas: Cocktail and Mocktail
May is National Strawberry Month. And the weather is warming up and society is opening up a bit. This summer we may be able to spend time socializing with family and friends (safely). So what’s better to serve at a family gathering than frozen strawberry margaritas — both with and without alcohol? Here are recipes for both versions. Frozen Strawberry Margaritas One perk of making fruity frozen cocktails is that you don’t need to splurge on the most expensive liqueurs to achieve fantastic results. However, you will need a good quality 100% blue agave blanco (aka silver or white) tequila, an orange liqueur, such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or regular…
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Routines that Maximize Time & Energy
It’s Day 18 of the UBC. The term running around like a chicken with your head cut off is a pretty graphic description, but it illustrates how easily we can run around despite not having our head on straight. Moving through the day without a plan can deplete energy really fast. Expending energy without maximizing your time and effort can leave you exhausted without having gotten much done. Having routines can help you maximize your time and energy so you can meet the expectations of your busy life. Creating habits and routinely carrying out those habits can help you sustain your energy throughout the day. Here are some benefits of…
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Food Swaps that Rev Up your Energy
Day 17 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. We are on the downhill side now and looking at food’s impact on improving your energy. People are creatures of habit. They like what they like, and they get into a routine of buying the same thing over and again. It’s the same with our food choices. We tend to eat what we’ve always eaten because it’s Fast Easy Convenient Predictable These can be good reasons to choose a food item, but they may not be the healthiest. When it comes to generating energy with our food, it might be time to swap the foods you usually eat for foods that rev up…
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Picking Foods for Fuel
Day 16 of the UBC: Foods as Fuel There’s nothing better than a wonderful meal. Foods that are tasty and pair well together make mealtime an adventure. Everyone knows that burgers go with fries and a steak goes with potatoes, right? We choose foods because they go together or it’s fun to eat them in combination. When people plan meals, they generally think of protein, starch, and carbohydrates that complement and enhance one another as whole. They are considering what will present well and satisfy their families. They usually don’t think about food as fuel, they consider it fun. The thing is, there are no rules that say foods must…
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Better Sleep Generates Better Energy
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. It’s UBC Day 15. We are about halfway through this month! I hope you are enjoying the posts! Our bodies rely on sleep to recover from the day and get ready for a new day filled with activities and expectations. High-quality sleep ensures we get the rest we need to be ready, willing, and able to get up and do what needs to be done. The bottom…
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3 Diets that Can Improve Your Energy
We are 14 days in the Ultimate Blog Challenge for May. Eating well is the simplest way to generate consistent energy. Eating a diet comprised of healthy foods helps sustain energy between meals and keep your energy level even all day. While some people thrive on choosing their own foods, creating wonderful recipes and meals, some people want to take the guesswork out of meal planning and prep. Additionally, some people have ethical reasons for wanting to avoid some foods or need to stay away from certain types of foods because of their unique dietary needs. When people want guidance or need to adhere to a specialized diet, they may…
