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jaws-lin: R.I.P Jordi Gudino ♥ You’re forever missed.

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:48:20 -0400

R.I.P Jordi Gudino ♥

You’re forever missed.

Makeup Lovers Unite!: Drugstore Dupes to High End Products!

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:11:56 -0400

Makeup Lovers Unite!: Drugstore Dupes to High End Products!:

MAC Pink Nouveau/Revlon Stormy Pink

MAC Snob/Revlon Pink Pout

NARS Turkish Delight/Loreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom

NARS Orgasm/Milani Luminous

Benefit Hoolah/NYC Sunny (matte bronzer, not orange based)

MAC Cremecup/Maybelline Pink Please

MAC Creme…

muffintop-less: Avocados are incredibly good for...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:09:04 -0400

muffintop-less:

Avocados are incredibly good for you!

“Avocados are delicious and full of healthy monounsaturated fat. The American Heart Association says that eating foods high in monounsaturated fats can help decrease the amount of LDL “bad” cholesterol in the blood. This can help improve blood flow throughout the body, decreasing the risk of stroke.”

muffintop-less: I wish I was this motivated!!: I cook my meat...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:05:23 -0400

muffintop-less:

I wish I was this motivated!!:

I cook my meat and veggies in bulk, then separate them into individual meals in tupperware. I freeze half and store the other half in the fridge. That way in the morning when I’m rushing out the door to work, I can grab the number I will need (depending on how long I’m gonna be gone) and GO! No worrying, no hassle! It’s done and ready to go.
This also gives me absolutely NO excuse to swing into a drive-thru or stop by the vending machine.
In addition to this, I ALWAYS carry an apple, a baggy with a serving of almonds and a packet of tuna in my purse. I’m always prepared in case I get stranded somewhere longer than I expected.

I often hear people complain that they “don’t have the time” to make healthy food. Sorry to be the one to break it to ya, but I’m not magically gifted with extra hours in the day to get this done! I just make my health and fitness a priority. If I don’t have the time, I MAKE the time by waking up a little earlier. That applies to my workouts as well! I know girls who are full-time college students, have jobs, kids and STILL manage to find time to train, diet AND compete! It’s all about making time for what is important to you!

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Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:49:57 -0400

muffintop-less: Raw Vegan Avocado Carob...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:47:25 -0400

muffintop-less:

Raw Vegan Avocado Carob Haystacks

Ingredients:

1 avocado

1/4 cup carob powder (or cocoa, if you don’t like carob)

1 tsp vanilla extract

sweetener to taste, such as stevia or agave (for a more neutral flavour)

1/3 cup desiccated coconut

1/3 cup 5-grain mix (or just rolled oats) (heaping)

Directions:

In a food processor, process the avocao, carob or cacao, vanilla extract, and sweetener until well combined. The food processor I was using is rather unimpressive, and couldn’t get this mixture anywhere near smooth. My mixture had very discernable tiny blobs (ugh, that word again) of bright green avocado, but honestly it doesn’t matter at all. Just get the mixture blended as well as you can!

Take the metal blade out of the food processor and stir in the coconut and grains.

Spoon the haystacks onto a lined baking tray, and pop into the freezer for one hour (or for days, until you eat ‘em all). Personally, I preferred to leave these out of the freezer for a little while before eating them, but I know some like them best straight from the freezer. Do what works for you!

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muffintop-less: 10 Health Benefits of Avocados: Prostate Cancer...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:46:45 -0400

muffintop-less:

10 Health Benefits of Avocados:

Prostate Cancer Prevention - Avocados have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.

Oral Cancer Defense - Research has shown that certain compounds in avocados are able to seek out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cancer cells and destroy them without harming healthy

Breast Cancer Protection - Avocado, like olive oil, is high in oleic acid, which has been shown to prevent breast cancer in numerous studies.

Eye Health - Avocados have more of the carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling age-related eye diseases.

Lower Cholesterol - Avocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. In one study, 45 volunteers experienced an average drop in cholesterol of 17% after eating avocados for only one week.

Heart Health - One cup of avocado has 23% of the recommended daily value of folate. Studies show that people who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower incidence of heart disease than those who don’t. The vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, and glutathione in avocado are also great for your heart.

Stroke Prevention - The high levels of folate in avocado are also protective against strokes. People who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower risk of stroke than those who don’t

Better Nutrient Absorption - Research has found that certain nutrients are absorbed better when eaten with avocado. In one study, when participants ate a salad containing avocados, they absorbed five times the amount of carotenoids (a group of nutrients that includes lycopene and beta carotene) than those who didn’t include avocados.

Glutathione Source - Avocados are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that researchers say is important in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease.

Vitamin E Powerhouse - Avocados are the best fruit source of vitamin E, an essential vitamin that protects against many diseases and helps maintains overall health

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