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ChikChat® Non-Boring "Hank Salad" - Salad Formula Part II
We step up our salad game a notch with Part 2 of how to keep your salads #notboring. Stay healthy on the go while keeping your fridge up to date. Learn to use items in your fridge before they go bad and turn a shade of green they're NOT supposed to be. #keepingitfresh
Vegans- can sprinkle nutritional yeast on your salad in place of cheese. See part 1 and stay tuned to our blog at www.chikchat.com/blog
INTRODUCING ISABELLA PODCAST
Introducing Isabella! Isabella is on our Teen Advisory Board for this year! She’s super artsy and made it into @otiscollege of Art and Design this year! She loves art, music, fashion, make up, woodworking, drawing and painting. She also likes shooting and editing video. She loves giving advice on family relationships and daily life struggles. She’s a wonderful big sister to Gabby who you'll be meeting very soon!
A Formula to Keep the "Boring" out of Salad
Salads should be a daily item in your diet. In addition to the huge health benefits of dark, leafy greens and fresh colorful veggies, what's great about them is that when you assemble one the night before and keep it in your fridge overnight- they don't have to be heated or chilled to be enjoyed when you have the salad at lunch. So if you're not already, get in the habit of packing your salad before you go to bed. You can do this in a glass jar, or storage containers. Keep in mind that if something might wilt your lettuce (like dressing), it needs to be stored in a smaller container and poured on top of the salad when you're ready to eat it. We'll cover this more in a future episode. THIS episode provides you the simple building blocks you need to make a yummy and unique salad every time. A green salad everyday doesn't have to mean the same exact thing every day. Use the formula and your own unique flair and tastes and you'll create some yummy combos.
Follow this simple formula:
Veggie +Fruit +Nuts/Seeds + Protein = Non-boring Salad
Suggestions:
Veggies: Dark Leafy Greens, such as arugula, spinach, spring mixes, bok choy, chard, etc. Switch them up, and use organic blends when you find them. We love and recommend the brand Organic Girl (@organicgirl @iloveorganicgirl ).
Fruits: Avacados, Strawberries, Apples, Cuties® (@Cuties, @CutiesCitrisOfficial).
Nuts/Seeds: Pine nuts, Walnuts, Pecans, sliced or blanched Almonds, Hemp seeds, Pumpkin seeds.
Protein: Tuna, Chicken, Goat cheese crumbles, Bleu cheese crumbles, Hard aged cheeses, Shredded cheeses (just watch portion sizes).
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Introducing Teen Advisory Board Member, Analei
We are so excited to start introducing our First Ever Teen Advisory Board Members to you! They’re gonna be your eyes, ears, and voices this year- so make sure to connect with all of us at www.ChikChat.com and on Instagram and Facebook @ChikChat. Like, follow, comment, and share! We want to hear from you! In this episode, we introduce you to ANALEI. Woo Hoo!!
And, Analei tried out our salad formula from our video series. Find out her take on the whole salad thing, and make sure to watch our videos about salads so that you don’t miss out on some helpful, yummy tips : SALADS PART I: and SALADS PART II
Check out our other videos and podcasts while you're there!
On The Go, Grab and Go Healthy Breakfasts Continue
In this video, ChikChat®, Host, Alexa James, shares some quick tips for a healthy morning shake and nutrition bar.
Here are a few helpful tips to make an already super fast, super healthy, super nutrient-packed breakfast or meal on the go even easier and more nutrient-dense.
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Greens = Currency
Hey Girls!
Wanna know how you can boost your beauty, health, and emotions?
While we're on the subject of healthy eating on the go- and especially in reference to our previous two videos about salads- we want to provide some practical 411.
This episode piggy backs on our previous podcast episode and we feel that between these two episodes, you’ll have the foundation you need for lifelong health- if you implement them, of course!
In our previous podcast, I gave you heads up that we would be talking about green stuff. Wanna guess? And no, we’re not talking about money today. However, we do you plan on having a nice lineup of episodes about money- so make sure you subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss out!
In this episode, we talk about being rich with your health. The best currency you can feed your body to make it as healthy and beautiful as possible and to eat as many greens as possible.
So what do I mean by greens? I’m talkin' romaine and bitter lettuces, kale, watercress, escarole, endive, broccoli, greens like: collard, mustard carrot and turnip, spinach, arugula, cabbage, green onions and garlic, bok choy, sprouts, baby greens and micro greens, Napa cabbage and Chinese cabbage, Swiss chard, asparagus, celery, chives, artichokes, okra, leeks, fennel, zucchini, cucumber and green bell peppers when their peeled and seeded, and herbs like basil, mint, cilantro and parsley.
And don’t forget that lovely fruit, avocado.
The Most beneficial greens are the leafy -ones and the darker the better. And you can eat them raw, cooked, juiced, powdered, and in your favorite smoothie or homemade açaí bowl. There are even brands out there that are adding veggies to their ice cream and mac & cheese. The beauty, health and emotional benefits you get from greens should encourage and challenge you to get creative with those greens and get them into your diet as much as possible.
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How To Make AVO Toast: - Avocado Toast
Healthy eating on the go. Need a quick, healthy, filling breakfast? Avocado Toast is a great solution!
Use any bread of your choice. We love Food for Life's Genesis 1:29 bread. There are also some nice gluten free breads out there to try.Avocado provides healthy benefits because they are high in potassium and vitamins and can promote a healthy complexion, reduce inflammation, soothe dry skin and accelerate wound healing.
They're also a nice source of fiber which helps regulate weight and digestion.
We use hummus in our recipe.
Learn to make your own hummus here: https://youtu.be/Zxf0fX-t7tY
Gut Level Health - A Foundation for Health
When our gut is out of whack, our overall health suffers. It manifests in several ways. Who knew that fiber would be such a healing agent for the gut? Get your fiber from healthy green leafy veggies and beans or legumes. Beans and legumes are best prepared and safest for our gut when cooked in a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot. So use that Instant Pot to cook chick peas and make your own hummus.
Grab and Go Meals For a Healthy, On The Go Lifestyle - How To Make Hummus
We know that being healthy is hard work. You have to make time to exercise, plan meals, buy and prepare healthy meals at home, get plenty of sleep and manage stress. Our healthy grab and go meal ideas will help you do just that. We believe food is medicine, in our first in a series, we teach you how to make hummus in minutes and with your own creative flair.
Hummus is a wonderful high-protein, high-fiber dish that is great for grab and go lunches. Especially because it doesn’t not have to be heated to taste yummy. Hummus is sold in the refrigerated section in stores, so it is most frequently enjoyed cold. However, it’s also delicious warmed up. We love this easy, healthy and quick option for an on-the-go lifestyle.
Here’s the recipe we used in the video:
Place the following into a food processor:
1 can chickpeas
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 clove chiopped garlic
3 TBSP tahini
3 TBSP olive oil (you can add more if you prefer a creamier hummus)
Add fun things like chiles and spinach, along with salt pepper and herbs and spices you enjoy - to taste.
Blend. Stop processor and unlock the top, scrape sides of processor with a spatula. Blend until desired texture.
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SUMMER MyChelle MUST-HAVES
The sunny season isn't over yet! There's still time to indulge in the hot rays of summer. Huge thank yous to Catie Wiggy at MyChelle Dermaceuticals who walked us through two summer essentials for keeping skin and lips protected and beautiful. These products are clean, effective, and friendly. They fit easily into your beach bag or suitcase- wherever the rest of the summer may take you. Check out how to care for your skin in the summer heat here: