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6 Stunning Reasons Why You Should Eat Breakfast

Breakfast, anyone?

We’ve all heard the saying – “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, but how many of us have ever really stopped and wondered “why is that?” What is it about eating something in the morning that makes it so crucial? And why do so many of us skip or otherwise neglect breakfast in our hustle-and-bustle world?

Today I’ve teamed up with Quest Nutrition to bring you 6 stunning reasons why you should be eating breakfast every day and also introduce you to their all-new line of “Beyond Cereal Protein Bars”. If you’ve ever wondered about the best way to fuel your day – you don’t want to miss this post!…

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What is an Instant Pot? (And why you need one!)

Have you heard all your friends talking about Instant Pots?
Maybe they have mentioned how they make perfect pot roasts in 60 minutes or chicken breasts in 9 minutes?!
This seems too good to be true!

Well, here is all everything you need to know about it!

What is an Instant Pot?
An Instant Pot is basically a Programmable Pressure Cooker. It’s job is to speed up cooking by 2 to 6 times using up to 70% less energy and it will help you make healthy food for you and your family conveniently and quickly.

Instant Pots are an all-in-one machine. Just one Instant Pot can replace:
-pressure cooker
-slow cooker
-rice cooker
-sauté/browning pan
-steamer
-yogurt maker
-stockpot warmer

The top 5 benefits of an Instant Pot:
1. Convenience: what can take hours cooking in the oven or slow cooker can be done in a matter of minutes in the Instant Pot!
2. Healthy: cooking healthy meals are so easy and fast!
3. Clean: this machine is totally quiet, doesn’t small and because it does so many jobs that it reduces clutter in your kitchen
4. Energy efficient: it uses 70% less energy than other kitchen appliances
5. Safe and dependable: if you want to learn about all it’s safety features, you can click here

Looking for some great Instant Pot recipes?
Check out these ones!

Instant Pot Healthy Chicken Vegetable Soup
Instant Pot Mama’s Pot Roast
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Instant Pot Carnitas
Instant Pot Three Bean Vegan Chili

Top 10 Healthy Cookbooks

 

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Trying to eat a little healthier? Or maybe you need the perfect gift for someone who loves to cook!

Here are the top 10 healthy cookbooks available that I have personally tried and love!

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SkinnyTaste Cookbook
I have been following this blog for years and this cookbook is one of my favorites! Low on calories, but big on flavor!

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-42-55-amTaste of Home Healthy Cooking (501 Recipes)
My favorite part of this cookbook is that every dish is family-friendly . . . my kids have loved everything I have made from this!

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-44-41-amHealthy Slow Cooker Cookbook
It doesn’t get any easier than tossing it in a slow cooker! There is a reason why this is a best-seller!

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-46-12-amWhole 30
Have you heard all the hype about the Whole 30 Diet? This book is a New York Times Bestseller because it’s helped so many people!

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-47-48-amInspiralized
I love this cookbook because it focuses so much on vegetables – which is something that I struggle with every day! Great recipes and ideas!

 

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-54-13-amThe Instant Pot Cookbook
If you have one of these amazing Instant Pots, here is a great resource for you (and it’s free if you have a kindle!).

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-11-28-01-am400 Calories or Less – Our Best Bites
It’s always a good thing when one of our favorite blogs releases a healthy cookbook! These recipes are easy and delicious.

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-11-29-45-amThe Shredded Chef
This cookbook is a best-seller and its not just because of the picture on the cover . . . ha ha! These recipes really will help you get lean and feel healthy!

 

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-11-33-22-amSkinnyTaste Fast and Slow
Another amazing book from SkinnyTaste – I love this one because it’s full of recipes you can throw in your slow cooker!

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Of course you can’t forget my 30 Day Healthy Menu Plan! I planned out your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (plus daily snacks!) all in one place . . . and every recipe (there are over 100!) is approved by my picky-eater kids! Check it out HERE.

 

Do you have a favorite healthy cookbook? Leave a comment below so I can get it added to the list!

 

 

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Fitness Gift Guide For Women

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 15 of the hottest fitness gifts for her! From

Do you have a woman on your gift list this year who is into fitness? Whether she’s just starting to workout or if they have a cot set up for her in the back of the gym, I’ve got 15 of the hottest gifts that are sure to be her favorite this year! I actually built this list with a little help from my wife; call it a clever ploy to figure out exactly what she wants this holiday season! With no further adieu……

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Fitness Gifts For Men

15 of the best fitness gifts for men! Give him what he really wants this year with a little help from Tone-and-Tighten.com

Whether you’re brand new to the fitness game or you pretty much eat, sleep, and breathe working out – we’ve got something for you! We’ve scoured the web to find the most perfect gifts of the year for that man of fitness in your life. Make his day everyday by giving him exactly what he wants this year. (Pretty much I just put together my holiday wish list and now I’m sharing it with all of you!) With no further adieu……

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