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A Holiday Fondue Tradition

December 20, 2013 By Denise Costello

Parsley Dip Recipe

The Christmas holiday for my family is about celebrating the birth of our Lord and gathering family around the table with food and cheer. It is a joyous occasion, but for those who have recently lost a family member, it can be difficult time. I lost my parents within 8 months of each other. They were in their early 70’s and healthy, so it was quite a blow to our family. The first Christmas without them was very painful, sitting at the dining room table gazing at the two empty chairs. The ...

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Filed Under: Seasonal Entertaining Tagged With: Appetizers, cranberries, curry, dinner, dips, entertaining, greens, holidays, Kid Friendly, Mixed Greens, oranges, pomegranate, recipes, salad, scallops, shrimp, spinach

3 Tips for a Healthy Holiday

December 5, 2013 By Denise Costello

lather up and stay healthy

Winter is upon us -- brrrr! Cold weather coupled with the busy holiday season can be taxing on our immune system, which can cause us to get sick, leaving us not so jolly.  Although there are many great strategies and power foods to strengthen your immune system, today we will focus on my top three, specifically designed to keep you healthy during the often hectic holiday season. 1. Lather Up! Washing your hands is crucial for preventing illness -- get in the habit before leaving a public ...

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Filed Under: Seasonal Entertaining Tagged With: Appetizers, dips, entertaining, garlic, healthy snack, healthy snacks, holidays, hummus, intentions, Kid Friendly, recipes, soup, sweet potato

Denise’s Summer Tips

August 2, 2013 By Denise Costello

healthy vegetables and dip

For keeping you slim, energized and having fun! Summer can be tricky: vacations, cookouts and travel create a break from the usual routine. It’s good to relax and enjoy the warmer weather socializing with family and friends, but if you aren’t careful, it can lead to substantial weight gain by the end of the summer. Here are my 5 summer tips for a fun & healthy summer season. 1.     Stick to your morning routine – a must! I start the day with Lemon water with turmeric – for ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Lifestyle Tagged With: Appetizers, drinks, entertaining, Gluten Free, healthy snack, macadamia, recipes, Ultima

Healthy Outdoor Cooking

May 21, 2013 By Denise Costello

Aussie-style burger

  Hello Energized Bodies! Last week, I gave you some tips on how to increase your calorie burn. Did you try the interval work out? Will you stick with it? You have only 5 more weeks to go :) Today, I am very excited to  introduce Karina Hines, the newest member of the Energized Body Team. Karina is an Australian-born gourmet chef. She is a perfect fit for The Energized Body because of her passion for light, healthy, innovative dishes using the freshest ingredients available. ...

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Filed Under: Seasonal Entertaining Tagged With: Appetizers, dips, entertaining, garlic, Gluten Free, healthy snacks, intentions, Paleo Friendly, recipes

P is for Parsley, the Power Herb

May 8, 2013 By Denise Costello

hemp seeds

Who would think that this “garnish herb” would offer such an abundance of nutritional value and virtually no calories? I try to throw it into my smoothies or salads every day – here’s why: Parsley has one of the highest concentration of flavonoids of all foods. Flavonoids are a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that provide cardiovascular protection, cancer protection and hinders the aging process - got to love that! Parsley is very high in iron and vitamin C, which ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: Appetizers, garlic, Gluten Free, greens, healthy snacks, recipes, salad

How to Thrive During the Holidays

December 5, 2012 By Denise Costello

I just love the Christmas season -- the music, gathering of family and friends, Midnight mass and of course, the holiday fare.  But with so much to do, we tend to stress out and focus on just "surviving" the holidays. This year you don't have to just survive, let's Thrive by embracing the all the wonderful gifts that the holiday season has to offer. Here are a few tips and recipes I would like to share so You can Thrive during the holidays. 1. Set your daily holiday intention Before ...

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Filed Under: Seasonal Entertaining Tagged With: Appetizers, dips, entertaining, exercise, gift, greens, holidays, intentions, Paleo Friendly, recipes, sleep, Zija

Harvest Appetizers and Snacks

October 8, 2012 By Denise Costello

Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes! Do you have an abundance of tomatoes that you don't know what to do with? You must try my Roasted Tomato recipe. It's one of my fav's because it is sooo simple, flavorful, versatile, annnd not to mention healthy! You will find that this comforting appetizer brings your guests around the table, promoting conversation and great noshing. If you have any leftovers they can really jazz up your eggs, wrap,  or pasta dish.  The best part is you can put all those ...

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Filed Under: Seasonal Entertaining Tagged With: Appetizers, first post, Gluten Free, healthy snack

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