SUPER FOOD: CACAO

We often hear about these "super foods" which apparently contain properties which are the key to success in a healthy eating plan. This time I will be talking about Cacao! What it is, it's benefits, what it tastes like, how you eat it and if it's worth it.

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BANANA NUT PROTEIN PANCAKES RECIPE

Who said you can't have pancakes if you're eating healthy!? In fact, if you're smart about what you put into them, pancakes can become a really healthy meal packed full of nutrients. This banana nut protein pancakes recipe is high in protein due to the use of protein powder, nuts and egg whites as well as packed full of antioxidants and vitamins due to the banana. 

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BODY BRUSHING ♥

So you're probably a bit skeptical about pretending your body is hair and "brushing" it but I promise you once you read more about 'Body Brushing' you will want to jump on the bandwagon of this incredible health secret as well.

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EASY QUINOA PATTIES RECIPE

I love figuring out new ways that I can use quinoa and incorporate it into my meals so that was the inspiration for this recipe. Also, although I'm not vegetarian I do eat a very plant-based diet with little meat so am always searching for meat alternatives. This is a great recipe for vegetarians or if you are just trying to limit the amount of meat you eat because the protein from the quinoa means that you aren't lacking any of the nutrition you would get by eating meat.

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SPINACH AND QUINOA QUICHE MUFFINS RECIPE

This is the first of two quinoa recipes that you will see this week and it is for 'Spinach and Quinoa Quiche Muffins'. So the reason they are called 'quiche muffins' is because they are a mixture of the two; they are in the middle of both and I couldn't decide which one they were more like.

If you don't know why Quinoa is so amazing, let me fill you in a little bit. It contains all 9 amino acids making it a complete protein and great source in dietary fiber, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. It's a great replacement for brown rice and is a great side for any vegetable dishes or can be used in cooking like this. Now without further ado, let's get into the recipe!

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MY TUMMY TONING WORKOUT

One of the most common questions I get is "how can I get a toned tummy?" or "what exercises should I do to get a flat stomach?" so I thought that I would share with you all '5 Flat Tummy Exercises' and I hope you find it helpful! They are super simple and anyone can do these because all you need is your body, the floor and maybe a mat.

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THE 5 BIGGEST WEIGHT LOSS MISTAKES (FOOD EDITION)

I was really inspired to write the "5 Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes" because these are all mistakes that I have made and after hearing back from you girls about my 7 Day Guide, I know a lot of you make these mistakes as well! I hope that you find all of this information helpful, it's everything I have learned along the way of my weight loss journey! 

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Q&A: WHICH IS WORSE? CALORIES, FATS OR CARBS?

So ever since "Jordy's Fitness 7 Day Guide" was released, I have been receiving a lot of emails asking questions about everything health and fitness related so I have decided to start a "Q&A" series. This first question is all about which is worse; calories, fats or carbs? Which of the three should I stay away from most? It's a tricky and complicated topic but I have tried to make the answer quite simple.

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