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βRemember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.β - Roy Goodman Where are our pooch lovers? πΆβ€οΈ Did you know that dog owners tend to be healthier? βDog ownership, and pet ownership in general, tends to be associated with better health and longer lifespan in people,β says Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D., a pathologist who studies the biology of aging. In a recent Swedish study, owning a dog appeared to lower oneβs risk for cardiovascular disease. The benefit was most pronounced for people living alone with their pet, but having a dog was also associated with lower mortality overall, no matter someoneβs living circumstances. More than 3.4 million people were included in the study over a 12-year period. There are several reasons why your pooch may be boosting your health... β’ Dog owners may get more exercise from regularly walking, hiking or playing with their dog. β’ Interacting with your dogβsomething as simple as petting themβcan reduce stress hormone levels for both of you. Plus, one study found that petting dogs could improve oneβs levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that helps protect our gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tracts from infection. β’ Dogs also encourage us to socialize. If youβre someone who takes your dog to the dog park, youβre probably interacting with other humans. And if youβre one of those dog owners who talks to your dog when the two of you are alone (no judgment), your brain could perceive that exchange as a kind of social interaction as well. β‘οΈβ‘οΈβ‘οΈ THE TAKEAWAY: Walk your pooch, talk to your pooch, love on your pooch (and take them on the road-trips if you can βΊοΈπΆβ€οΈ). #livelonger #boostyourimmunity #doglovers #healthyliving
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Where are the PEACH lovers? ππ»ββοΈππ½ββοΈππΌββοΈ Say HELLO to your perfect weekend dessert...Grilled Peaches + Vanilla Nice Cream π+π¨=π Grilling fruit makes an awesome dessert. It carmelizes the fruit making it OH SO GOOD. Maybe best of all it's quick, easy, and a healthy way to take care of the need for SWEET βΊοΈ. TIP: The best peaches to use are those that are just ripe and still a little firm. β‘οΈπ©π»βπ³ Here's the HOW TO.... Cut your peaches in half. Brush (or spray) the cut side with oil (our favorites are Coconut or Avocado oil). Over a medium-high heat grill place your peach cut side down. Grill for 4-5 minutes. Brush (or spray) the non-cut side with oil and flip. Grill for an additional 4-5 minutes. Add a scoop of your favorite healthy vanilla nice cream, sprinkle with cinnamon (a natural blood sugar regulator) and get ready for some serious Fall YUM πππ¨. #sogood #healthyliving #PureBalancedLife
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Those little Trick-or-Treaters are coming! ππ» We are busy getting all things ready over here for Halloween...costumes (for 6 π€ͺ) and of course... treats for our Trick-or-Treaters! We love handing out non-food + non-sugary treats. Here are some of our favorites! π Glow Sticks π Bubbles π Slap-Bracelets π Stickers π Play-Doh π Fun Pencils + Erasers π Pirates Booty Snack-Size Bags, + π Popcorners Snack Bags (my fav βΊοΈ) Share your ideas with us! What do you like to hand out to your Trick-or-Treaters? π»π #Halloween #HealthyHolidays #HealthyKids #PureBalancedLife
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How are you keeping your TEEN healthy? π Adolescence is a critical time of development. The brain continues to change throughout life, but there are HUGE leaps in development during adolescence that will affect the rest of their life. The Nutrition they start the day with is β‘οΈKEYβ¬ οΈ to keep their mind and body functioning at their peak βοΈ. And because teenagers are fast, so are we ππ»ββοΈππ¨βΊοΈ. β° 60 seconds is all it takes to give them... β Powerhouse Green Superfoods, β Plant-Based Protein, β Pre + Probiotics, and all their β Essential Vitamins + Minerals. We've got you covered. Power Moms. Power Kids. π«πͺ #Empowered #TeenagerFuel #HealthyKids #PureBalancedLife #Puratae
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βIβm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.β - L.M. Montgomery Anyone else wishing Fall would stay with us a little longer? ππ»ββοΈπ We are in κ ০ β΅ ΰ§ β‘ #Fall #BeautifulWorld #Puratae
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π Peach Cinnamon Crisp Smoothie π. Fall wouldnβt be complete without this favorite β¬οΈ. You wonβt believe this one is loaded with your GREENS too! π Peach Cinnamon Crisp Puratae Smoothie ππ: 10oz. Almond Milk 1 Fresh Ripe Peach 1 Frozen Banana (or a handful of ice) 1 TBSP Puratae Crisp: 1/3 GF Oats 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1 TBSP Agave π©π»βπ³ How to: Make your Crisp... Turn your oven on to Broil. In a bowl, combine your Crisp ingredients and stir. Spoon onto a cookie sheet (lined with parchment paper) and broil for 5 minutes to get it "crisp". Let cool for a few minutes (try not to eat it - it's so good!). Grab your blender...let's make your Smoothie: Pour in your milk. Add your peach, frozen banana (or ice), 1 TBSP Puratae, and most of your oat "Crisp" (leaving a little to sprinkle on top). Blend on HIGH. Pour in a glass or mug. Sprinkle a few extra peach slices and a little of your Crisp on top. Get cozy + ENJOY. Fall fuel for the MIND, BODY, + SOUL π. #EatToLive #Smoothie #Peaches #FallSmoothie #livehealthy #PureBalancedLife #Puratae
