What is Really in a Shamrock Shake?

Now that St. Patrick’s Day is over, and maybe the Shamrock Shake buzz is done…I can post this. I didn’t want to burst anyone’s bubble :)   Do you actually know what is in a Shamrock Shake? Well, let me show you.  Let’s just say this…a lot of STUFF! Artificial this and artificial that with a touch of chemicals and sugar and loads of calories, maybe reading this make think twice before ordering it and opting to make and at home version instead!  Did you ever wonder what made the Shamrock Shake fluorescent green, perhaps it’s one of the 54 ingredients?  I found this on the Huffington Post…and had to rely the message to all of you! Enjoy!

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Bliss Cleanse

I joined the “30 Days of Bliss” virtual book tour! Here are my thoughts on the fabulous book ‘Bliss Cleanse’ by Lindsey Smith and Lorraine Miller.

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Remember Lindsey is the Food Mood girl from Junk foods & Junk moods!
I absolutely LOVED this book. This book was just what I needed. it was so…refreshing! I finished it in one night! It takes you through your own personal journey to BLISS. What is Bliss? I think that everyone has their own personal definitions of bliss… I think bliss is happiness, and to me, happiness is peace, peace of mind, body and soul. Bliss is being grateful for everyday things and life. Something we all strive for, work towards, and thrive off of!

Bliss Cleanse takes us through four seasonal cleanses. Each two-week cleanse is based on of the seasonal veggies and fruits, lessons on how to be grateful for life and the simple things, mantras, and daily checklists. Plus a ton of tips for healthy living. There are several recipes and guides to help you meal plan for those two weeks. I can’t wait to start cooking some of these recipes. I’ll be posting a recipe tomorrow from the book…stay tuned!!!
(while I’m writing this, I am enjoying a coconut milk chamomile tea latte inspired by Bliss Cleanse–I even got Nick to enjoy one! Mmmmm)

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I personally cannot wait to do the Spring Cleanse. I always love doing some sort of cleanse when the new season approaches…especially in the spring/summer.
Before the book gets into the details of the seasonal cleanses, it teaches us or reminds us of the importance of cleanses and how to make it our own. How to do a cleanse properly.  They even give us a shopping list for each part, my kinda book!

It is a great read for a spiritual renewal, nutrition re-start, and a reminder of adding movement into our daily lives.   There are several different parts of the book.  It takes us through Mind, Body, and Spirit.  How to cleanse all three.  My favorite section was the Mind and Body. Actually…I really got something from each section. Lorraine and Lindsey talk about meditation, mineral salt baths, and even give us recipes for our very own home remedies!  Do yourself a favor, READ this book.  You will not be sorry. Such a fabulous reminder on some many important things that we tend to put on the back burner.  Our bodies need to be cleansed, use this book as a guide, a guide to a better version of YOU!

Now…fun news! One of you lucky readers will have a chance to win a E-copy of BLISS CLEANSE!!!!
All you have to do:
~Comment on this post…Tell me what BLISS means to you!
~Give a shout-out on Twitter telling me what your BLISS is! @healthypassion1
~The winner will be announced tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9:00 PM
 
Okay friends…that is all for now! Check back tomorrow for an AWESOME recipe of yummy healthy cookies from BLISS CLEANSE!!! :) Happy Monday! 

The Ultimate Guide to Nuts!

We all know that Nuts are fabulous for our health.  It can get quite confusing with all the different types of nuts out there…walnuts, almonds, pecans….on and on.  They are all PACKED with vitamins and minerals and healthy fats/oils.  I found this amazing guide to nuts on The Greatist.  An awesome website! Def check it out! Nuts are a great on the go snack…check out the guide below and grab your favorite next time you’re at the grocery store!

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By the way…Happy Monday!!! :)

 

 

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Just wanted to say…

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I hope you are all having a loving and FUN Valentine’s Day. My breakfast this morning…I had a hot pink sugar cookie and TWO cake pops….YUM! okay okay..not the healthiest, but I loved it! I felt like I was back in elementary school with a V-day party!  Whether you have a special someone or not, make it a good night.  Enjoy a glass of wine and some chocolate…have your favorite dinner…sit back and relax.  We all deserve it! Check out my post on Loving Yourself First! 

Have a fabulous day/night with your special someone!