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Low Carb Turmeric Chicken Salad

Low Carb Recipes
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Like I mentioned in my last recipe, rotisserie chicken, and even canned chicken, is an easy way to make a quick meal. Which is great, if you value time like me. Having more time for me, not spent on making complicated meals, allow me to spend with my husband or write a blog post. More so these days, being pregnant, I come home starving. Therefore a quick, healthy meal is right up my alley.

This low carb turmeric chicken salad is not only low on carbs but has many health beneficial ingredients. Such as turmeric, to help boost your immune system, and has good fats. So I recommend this turmeric chicken recipe to any busy individual, who looking for a tasty and healthy meal.

Ingrediants

  • 20 oz of canned chicken or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1/4 cup of avocado mayo
  • 1 tablespoon of mustard
  • 1oz chives
  • 1 teaspoon of pink salt 
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 head of lettuce
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Instructions

  1. If using the canned chicken, drain canned and flake chicken. If using a rotisserie chicken, de-bone and shred chicken
  2. Stir the lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, salt, and pepper together until the juice and oil are well mixed.
  3. Add in chicken, and allow it to sit
  4. After washing the head of lettuce, lay lettuce on a cutting board stem facing up. With a knife, cut around the stem and remove. Then the sides are lettuces can peel off to cups
  5. Dice the tomato and chives, then add to mixture
  6. Then mix all the other ingredients in a large bowl
  7. Place chicken salad onto lettuce cups or place in refrigerator for later
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The Benefits of Loose Herbal Tea

Lifestyle

Why buy loose teas instead of tea bags? Where to find it?  How to make it?

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Health Benefits

Using the right mix of loose herbal tea, it can help treat colds, digestion problems, and upset stomach. It can even boost the immune system. Unlike tea bags, loose teas seep in water, allowing water to flow through the tea. This extracts all the beneficial vitamins and nutrients from the dried herbs. Here is additional information on the benefits.

More Flavorful

If you have ever compared tea from tea bags and loose leaves teas then you know the quality isn’t the same. Unlike tea bags, which only uses broken tea leaves, herbal loose teas use the whole-leaf, which helps extract the flavor and aroma. Also with tea bags being packaged, they tend to become dull and are not kept fresh. Drying loose teas actually concentrate the herbs and actually liberates the nourishing components. Although loose teas are more expensive, the taste will be worth the cents difference. 

Substitute for Coffee

Although tea leaves start with more caffeine, when breweed it dilutes quite a bit. Each will vary depending on how strong you like it. Also, there are a variety of warm tasting teas, such as chocolate-chai tea or pumpkin spice chai, you can buy that will help you forget about coffee. 

How to make 

To start think 1.5 tablespoon of the loose teas to 2 cups of boiling water. Let them steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Then see if you like it, and if not adjust the concentration.  

Where to buy:

The Tea Spot

Tea Source

The Loose Teas

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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Taquito Recipe

Main Meals Recipes

I find that it is difficult to balance a healthy lifestyle, working out and eating healthy, having time for friends and family and balancing your career. It’s even more difficult if you are trying to save money.
Like I have mentioned in the previous post we’re starting a business so money is tight. So eating out, is not an option. Especially because healthy food is expensive! So how we do it? We make cheap and quick recipes that can be done in less than 30 mins. And on top of that, make food that excites us so we don’t get tempted to eat out.


One of my favorite recipes are these lower fat taquitos. Because not only are they easy to make but have very little ingredients. One way we make this meal even quicker is to make a whole chicken in a crockpot or just buy a precooked rotisserie chicken. This way you have enough meat for a couple of days. And yes, it’s not always the healthiest, but it’s better than eating out and making bad choices.
Here is my quick and easy to make rotisserie chicken taquito recipe:

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Ingrediants

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups of shredded chicken or refried beans
  • 3 tablespoon of coconut oil

Instruction

  1. Start by heating up a frying pan
  2. Pour a tablespoon of oil and place one or two tortillas on a frying pan at a time till they are soft and coated with oil. The tortilla should be soft but not crispy.
  3. Set aside each tortilla on a plate to cool a bit, while skinning and shredding the chicken
  4. Evenly add the chicken to all tortillas. Next, roll up the tortillas tightly so it doesn’t spread out. If it keeps opening, remove some chicken.
  5. Then add the remaining oil to the pan and carefully place the rolled taquitos on the frying pan. Place them with the opening face down to ensure they stay close.
  6. Once the bottom side is slightly crispy and golden, keep rolling it over till the all side are crispy.
  7. Set on a plate and add sliced avocado, salsa, and sour cream for extra taste or other toppings of choice.
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Simple DIY For Homemade Candles

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I once walked into my friend’s house and I was engulfed with an amazing scent. Assuming it was an expensive candle, I asked her where she bought it. She replied that she made it herself!

 I know what you’re thinking, why make your own candle at home if I can just buy one for less than $10. Your right, candles are usually not expensive, but if you have ever purchased a cheap candle, you know it’s not the same quality as a Bath and Body Works one. Making your own candle allows you to control the scent and potency of it. Candlemakers usually skimp on the fragrance oils used in cheap-inexpensive candles.

Once I started researching on how to make candles at home, I found that tutorials online complicate the process. They require tons of equipment, such as a double boiler, wick sticker, thermometer, pouring pitcher, etc. But I knew there had to be a simpler way.

Here is an easy DIY for homemade candles:

What you’ll need: 

  • Candle Wax
  • Wicks
  • Pencil 
  • Tape
  • Wax
  • Glass Measuring cup (to only use for candle making) 
  • Medium Size Pot 

For your candle container, find a container that can withstand heat. I bought mine at the Dollar Store. Grab your wick and put a folded duck tape at the bottom, then place it in the middle of the container base. For the top of the wick, wrap it around a pencil. The pencil will lay on top of the container. These two steps will keep your wick in place when the wax is being poured. 

Fill a medium-size pot halfway with water. Then shave a block of wax into a measuring cup. Make sure to have similar shaving, to ensure wax is melted at the same rate. Hang the measuring cup handle from the pot. This creates a make-shift double boiler. Put the pot on the stove and set in medium heat. Let the wax melt and stir once in a while to help the melting process. Once the wax is clear, pour the wax into your container. While the wax is still in liquid form, add the preferred essential oils for scent. Let the wax dry. Once it hardens remove the pencil on top and cut the wick. 

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Heating the wax
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Where Have We Been

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Wow, it has been a couple of months since we have last posted…and we’re back! While we love sharing helpful information and posting about our lives, at times it’s hard to balance life and the blog. Like we have shared in the past, balance doesn’t mean having time for everything but prioritizing what is important. So where have we been these last months?

Denise has moved out to orange county and has been planning for her wedding. The most exciting part, she applied and got accepted to an MBA program!!! She will be attending her master program at the University of Colorado. And because she will start school in August, she wanted to use this time to check off her wedding to-do list. She has also been getting certification for online marketing.

As for me, Daniela, I wish I could say I was being as productive as Denise, except I have not. I spent most of the time dealing with morning sickness and feeling tired. Yes, that is right, I am pregnant! Our baby is due this fall and we couldn’t be more excited. It is the first baby in our family so my parents and the entire family is thrilled. So between feeling nauseous and working, I still have managed to help my husband run our fitness studio. Starting a business isn’t easy, but it has been fulfilling.

So be expecting more baby post, healthy and easy recipes, simple DIYs, as well as other great tips to get more done in less time. Stick around and we have been planning great post, that will be soon to come.

How to Shop Healthy on a Budget

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Last year, I moved to San Diego because my husband and I bought a business. As my husband quit his job to run the business, we were going to live off of my paycheck. This meant we had to reduce our grocery bill but still buy enough food so that we could cook most of our meals at home. Therefore these last couple of months, I have found a few tips and tricks to save money, while still eating healthy. Here are some tips to shop healthy on and stay on a budget.

Be Prepared Before Shopping

To save money it’s best to have a game plan before grocery shopping. I like to make a grocery list based on what I’ll be needing for the week and how much I would like to spend.  Once you become a conscious shopper, you’ll know how much items cost and budget better.

Shop at Multiple Stores

Like everything on this list, you may need to swap time for money so while shopping at several stores takes longer, you save money. Different stores have certain items at better prices, such as Costco great to buy items in bulk (like eggs, frozen fruit, hemp seeds, etc.). But Trader Jo has many great options that are less expensive and better quality, such as non-dairy products and nuts.

Look at Stores Catalog and Use Coupons

A good way to save a few dollars is to check what is on sale at your local groceries. By going online or the app, I can see if something I like is on sale or browse their coupon section to save me a few dollars on items I already buy.

Look at the Price Per Measurement

When buying items, look at how much it cost per oz or pound, as opposed to just the price. I often find certain items cheaper, like oatmeal, when buying per pound than buying already packaged. While other times it’s the opposite, like packaged nuts at Trader Joe, then at bulk in Costco.

Don’t Buy Pre-cut and Prepared Vegetables and Fruit

It is a bit more of a hassle when you have to prepare and chop yourself, but you save a lot of money. Also, I find that the fruit and vegetable last longer as it’s fresher since you picked it out.

Make Your Favorites from Scratch

Like the last tip,  it’s always cheaper to make it yourself than buying it. Especially when it comes to some of my favorite items, like granola, salsa, sauerkraut, and hummus. As it not only tastes good but I save money and avoid preservatives.

Sacramento Travel Guide

California Lifestyle Travel

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This past December, my family took a trip to NorCal to visit my dad’s brother. He lived in San Jose my entire life but recently moved to Manteca, CA. Every time I’m visiting family, I make it a point to visit a city nearby. This time I decided on Sacramento, CA.  What I love about this city was the mix of the old west and modern urban city. This is a great city if you only have a few hours to visit.

The last time we visited was in 2002. We started the day in Old Town Sacramento. I forgot how old the buildings are and how it still feels like the old wild west. Then we toured the California State Capital and ended the night in Midtown. Here is a guide to Sacramento if you are visiting for a few hours.

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Old Town Sacramento

This should be everyone first stop. Especially try to go early in the morning before the crowd comes. The best thing to do here is just walking around.

EAT: My family had breakfast at Fat City Bar & Café. It had options for everything and reasonably priced.

DO: Tour the city in either a carriage ride or guided tour from the Old Sacramento State Historical Museum.

TREAT: If you are in the mood for something sweet, then you must go to Danny’s Mini Donuts. They are made right on the spot and worth every calorie.

 

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Downtown 

This is the area where all the government buildings are at, including the State Capital. If you aren’t tired of walking around they have some historic buildings to check out including an art museum.

DO: Take a tour of the State Capital. This is a self-guided tour and doesn’t take long.

 

Midtown

To end the trip, stop by Midtown, near the downtown area. This is where all the cool cafes, restaurants, and boutiques are. If you’re anything like me this is where I like to stop by a cafe.

EAT: There are several restaurants and bars around John C. Fremont Park or, near by on R Street. A place to check out is Burgers and Brew.

CAFE: If you in the mood for a coffee break, go to Old Soul Co.on L street or check out there other locations in Sacramento.

Squat Mobility Drills – Movements To Perfect Squat

Exercises Warm-up

Are you looking to improve your squats and get stronger? Or maybe you haven’t squatted because of the pain on your joints? This is why mobility drills are great to incorporate if you are weightlifting. Mobility training can improve the range of motion of our joints and muscles. Therefore reduce discomfort and increase strength, while improving posture. Mobility training can alleviate ‘everyday’ aches and pains as well as improve our body awareness. Because of this, I and my husband Moises (owner of Undefeated Fitness a strength gym) created this iconograph to go over common problems with squatting.  And we will run over squat mobility drills that will improve these problems. By performing these drills, you should begin to feel less discomfort and gradually increase the weight to become stronger.

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Reflecting Back On 2018

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It seems that every year that passes I have new revelations and start to understand my life and the world around me a tiny bit more. I even write them down, so I don’t forget them. It’s important to remember your life lessons. Not just so you can teach your children someday, but for yourself.

 

For example, at the end of 2018, I was disappointed that I hadn’t accomplished as much as I would have liked. All I could see was all the mistakes I made throughout the year.  It was bothering me until I made a list of all the things I accomplished. Then I had an, as Oprah would say, Aha! moment of 2018. Some mistakes or failures can still lead to something positive.

This moment particularly came in regards to my career. Even with years of experience, working at great companies,  I still had no idea what I truly wanted to do. I always dreaded the question, “Where do you see yourself at in 5 years?” Entering into 2018, I was determined to figure it out. I decided to apply to an MBA program. Assuming that once I graduate then I would know what I wanted to do.  To apply, I had to take the upper graduate test. After months studying and paying for test guides, I took my exam and did horrible! I really mean it HORRIBLE!

Although I hated myself for wasting time and money on a test, it pushed me to figure out what I truly wanted to learn. Now, I’m excited to enter 2019 with a clearer vision on how I seem my career unfolding. The trick I found to life failures is to not stop, but keep moving. One can’t solve our life puzzle by not doing anything. We need to move the pieces around and try things that might not fit, to hopefully solve the greater picture of our lives.

To quote a famous bear “I always get to where I am going by walking away from where I have been.” – Winnie the Pooh

If you have a similar story, comment below. We would love to hear about it.

Happy New Years!

Simple Chocolate Protein Granola Recipe

Breakfast Recipes

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I have three rules that keep me on track.

  1. Eat according to activity. On high activity, days eat more carbs and on rest days or in the office, I eat fewer carbs. While still eating good fat and protein throughout the day.

  2. Eat as many micronutrients as possible. Therefore I add as many vegetables, nuts, seeds, and powder superfoods as possible.

  3. Limit eating sugar and preservatives in my food. Which means buying less packaged foods and making more of my goodies.

Like this chocolate protein granola, this is is not only taste delicious, but has great micronutrients, and protein to satiate hunger.

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Simple Chocolate Protein Granola Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of oats
  • 1/2 cup of sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup of coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoon of chia seed
  • 2 tablespoon vanilla/chocolate protein
  • 2 teaspoon of cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup of honey

Instructions

  1. Start by preheating the oven at 320 degrees and prepare a non-stick baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, toss and mix in the oatmeal, coconut flakes, seeds, and nuts before adding and mixing the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Once all mixed, lay the mixture flat on the baking sheet, and place to oven to bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Then turn over the layer and bake for additional 10 minutes till oats and coconut flakes are golden.
  5. Then take out and allow to cool for 10-20 minutes. The key to chunky granola is allowing the granola to cool longer.
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