Healthy Living Hub

03/19/2025

"A healthy life begins with a nourished mind, a grateful heart, and a positive spirit."

02/25/2025

"Take care of your body; it’s the only place you have to live." — Jim Rohn

01/13/2025

Health is not just about what you're eating. It's also about what you're thinking and saying.

12/10/2024

"Health is not just about what you're eating, it's about what you're thinking and how you're living."

11/27/2024

Health is not just about what you're eating. It's about what you're thinking and saying too. Take care of your mind, body, and soul.

11/27/2024

11/13/2024

How beautiful is this gift!

08/23/2024

Easy Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 ½ tablespoons canola oil

Instructions:

1/ SPICE MIXTURE: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, cardamom, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

2/ In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and SPICE MIXTURE; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.

3/ Preheat the grill to medium high heat.

4/ Brush chicken with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

5/ Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.

6/ Serve immediately with tzatziki sauce

08/21/2024

Try this recipe once, and you'll never go back to buying it at the store!

BEST Hummus

Equipment:
Blender

Ingredients:

1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup smooth tahini*
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste
1 garlic clove
½ teaspoon sea salt
5 tablespoons water, or as needed to blend
paprika, red pepper flakes, or parsley, for garnish
warm pita bread , and/or veggies, for serving

Instructions:

1/ In a high-speed blender, place the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Use the blender baton to blend until very smooth, adding water as needed to blend, and/or to reach your desired consistency.

2/ Transfer to a serving plate, top with desired garnishes and serve with warm pita and veggies, as desired.

08/19/2024

Dinner has never been easier with these foil packets simple wrap and

Pesto Caprese Chicken in Foil

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup pesto, homemade or store-bought
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
1/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade

Directions:

1/ Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

2/ Cut four sheets of foil, about 12-inches long. Add chicken to the center of each foil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

3/ Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet. Top chicken with pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella.
Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.

4/ Place foil packets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.*

5/Served immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.

08/12/2024

⭐️ There's nothing like the unconditional love of a furry friend! 🐾 This beautiful moment captures the essence of why dogs truly are man's best friend. Whether it's their loyal companionship, endless energy, or just the way they make us smile, our lives are richer because of them. ❤️

Who's your best furry friend? Share your favorite moments with your pets in the comments! 🐶 📸