3 Mistakes to Avoid When Dining at a Healthy Restaurant

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Dining at a Healthy Restaurant

Natural. Organic. Juice Bar.

These words were prominently displayed outside the cafe I used to work at. The menu contained an abundance of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options which appealed to both health conscious customers and those who had specific dietary preferences.

The majority of the menu consisted of healthy options like salads, vegetable dishes, and clean animal protein.

But it also consisted of an array of "I'm going to feel disgusting afterwards" indulgences, such as massive slices of cheesy lasagna, sugary milkshakes, and the biggest cupcakes I've ever seen.

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Mega Superfood Green Smoothie (Low in Sugar!)

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Mega Superfood Green Smoothie (Low in Sugar!)

I love smoothies.

They're a convenient way to consume a boat load of nutrients without making the body work too hard to absorb and digest them. Plus, they taste great! Unfortunately, not all smoothies are created equal which is why I typically don't drink smoothies unless I've made them myself.

A lot of smoothies you can order from restaurants and cafes are ridiculously high in sugar, either from too much fruit, fruit juice, or the addition of sherbet or frozen yogurt.

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What do “Healthy Eaters” Eat? (Part 3 of 3)

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What do “Healthy Eaters” Eat? (Part 3 of 3)

I hope you've been enjoying my 3-part blog series where you got to hear 7 fabulous "healthy eaters" share with us what they eat!

My intention with this series of posts is to show you that there are many different ways to “eat healthy” and to shatter the myth that there’s only one way of eating for everyone.

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What do “Healthy Eaters” Eat? (Part 2 of 3)

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What do “Healthy Eaters” Eat? (Part 2 of 3)

Welcome to Part 2 of my "What do 'Healthy Eaters' Eat?" Series!

My intention with this series of posts is to show you that there are many different ways to “eat healthy” and to shatter the myth that there’s only one way of eating for everyone.

You won't find any talk about calorie-counting, dieting, or deprivation here. Keep reading to see how these busy gals stay healthy and keep things simple.

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What do "Healthy Eaters" Eat? (Part 1 of 3)

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What do "Healthy Eaters" Eat? (Part 1 of 3)

I'm SOOO incredibly excited to bring to you the first of three blog posts where I interview seven of the coolest, healthiest eaters I know.

My intention with this series of posts is to show you that there are many different ways to "eat healthy" and to shatter the myth that there's only one way of eating for everyone.

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9 Simple and Healthy Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes

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9 Simple and Healthy Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes

If you have a food processor, you have homemade ice cream. Below I've compiled all of my ice cream recipes to date. They are SO easy to make that you can whip up a batch of this healthy treat in less than the time it'd take to drive to the store and buy a pint of mucus-forming, belly bloating, frozen junk "food".

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Flourless Chocolate Black Bean Brownies

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Flourless Chocolate Black Bean Brownies

Never in a million years would anyone guess that these delicious brownies contain black beans. You'll know what I mean when you make them :)

Make these for your next potluck or serve them for dessert at your next dinner party. Not only will your guests love them, but they won't believe you when you tell them what the secret ingredient is!

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