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BLOG SITE HAS MOVED...

Hi friends..I am currently working on creating a new website. It is in the early stages of creation so bare with me as i get it just where I want it..We know that takes time and since I am a busy bee..it will happen a little bit at a time..I am now blogging on my website. You can now just go directly to my website and see my blog posts. No need to come to this blog site any more. I transfers all the old blog posts to my website! I may use this blog site at a later date when my cookbook comes out..keep ya posted

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I would love to hear feedback about my new website....I will be blogging more now that my website is up and running...Thanks...Amy

salads are so fun!

Hi friends..I have been a busy bee lately (when am i not...hahaha) so sorry I have been missing for a bit..Anyways, I am here now and I want to talk to you about my love for salads..The weather is getting warm and its nice to have a light salad that makes you feel nourished and also FULL....Im not talking about one of those little rabbit food salads...I am talking about a really nourishing, full of life, full of protein and fats salad! Here are some great salad ideas that I use a lot and Nylah and the hubby love as well..
Lettuce greens with pumpkin seeds, avocado and little bits of orange and goat cheese
Quinoa salad with cilantro, kidney beans, dried cranberries and cherry tomatoes
brown rice (cooked then cooled), tomatoes, shredded carrots, white beans and feta cheese
Avocado salad with sliced tomatoes and white onion
Dressing: Make your own: Olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon, salt and pepper (make up what tastes good to you...)

Add cooked chicken, grass fed beef, olives, or cooked tofu to any of these salads to add an extra protein boost. I love salads and enjoy mixing them up a bit so my family (and myself) does not get bored,...Hope you enjoy. Be well, Amy

Saturday Love

Hi there friends- Happy Saturday...What is on your agenda today? I love the weekends but sometimes its hard to slow down and "let go" of work and the go go go mindset for me..I am really trying to work on just being in the moment. I don't know about you all but living in the moment" is not that easy for this mama. So I practice daily. I just wanted to write a little about this today because I am thinking about it RIGHT NOW...Do you try to live in the moment? Is it hard for you? What comes up for you when you try to live in the moment??Something to ponder....Have a wonderful weekend and remember to stop and smell the roses, get out in nature and be grateful. Here is a pic of my sweet girl that helps me stay grounded and remember that I have a whole lot to be grateful for..  Also, here is a little recipe to share and make with your family (or yourself..) BE Well, Amy

Baked Oatmeal Bites

3 mashed bananas

1 cup of almond milk

2 organic eggs

1-tablespoon baking powder

3 cups organic rolled oats

1-teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup currants

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup organic shredded coconut

1-teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients together. Spray muffin man with non-stick spray (or use little liners). I used mini muffin pans. Made 36 mini muffins. You can also use a regular muffin pan and you will get 15 muffins. Bake 15-20 mins (for mini-muffins) 20-30 mins for regular muffin pan. Check muffins around 15 minutes, you will see the edges get brown and they will be firm to touch when there ready.

These baked oatmeal bites came out good but a little bland. I only sweetened with banana, dried fruit and vanilla extract. If you wish to have a sweeter flavor you can add one the following:

¼ cup honey

¼ cup rice syrup

¼ cup maple syrup

Use vanilla non-dairy milk instead of unsweetened

Add some cut up dark chocolate

These treats have protein and fiber in every tasty bite. Enjoy!

Healthy Fats

Hi friends- Hope you are are great..what nice weather are having!! Love it! I wanted to make sure that you all are eating enough omega 3s and healthy fats...Its so important to make sure we are getting out omega 3s every day...Omega 3s have a lot of health benefits. One of the biggest benefits in helping reduce inflammation. Some ways to get omega 3s in your diet:
take a supplement-I love nordic naturals (great way to get the DHA in)
Flax oil (contains ALA omega 3 may convert to DHA in body over time)
Hemp oil
Chia Seeds- 3 tablespoons a day is all ya need to get the daily dose of omega 3s (ALA not DHA)
If you want to make sure you are getting DHA you need to get it from algae or fish. You can sometimes get DHA from sea veggies.
Other great oils to get the fats in your daily diet: coconut oil and olive oil..Coconut oil is great in hot cereal (put a teaspoon right in there and stir it up and enjoy) make a dressing out of olive oil or put it on top of any foods you consume to get all the nourishing benefits of this low heat oil...

Whenever I am feeling dry in the scalp and skin I know I need more fats and oils...It's good to have these healthy fats in your diet and it is very easy to forget to implement them into your meals and snacks. Have a great rest of your day!!

May is already here tomorrow and I am offering 2 people to get 1/2 off their first nutrition session with me and if they refer a friend the friend will get 20.00 of their first visit..this is a great deal...email me if your interested...amyhudgens@att.net  
Be well, Amy

Hi there!!!

Sorry I have not blogged in a while..We have been so busy and just got back from Disneyland last night. What a fun trip. Nylah enjoyed it so much (so did mommy and daddy). It was so great to see Nylah light up and smile the whole time..She woke up this morning and said "I am ready to go to disneyland now" She had her little backpack all ready to go and Dumbo in her hand. So Sweet! I am a little tired of eating in restaurants while traveling so I am going to be doing a light cleanse starting sunday for a week or so. I will be cutting out gluten, sugar, and any BAD stuff..Mike said he will also cleanse a bit with me as long as he can still have his coffee...hahah! How do you cleanse when you feel like its time to let your body rest and renew? I will be posting some recipes soon! I just wanted to connect with all of you today! Be Well, Amy