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How one affirmation and conscious practice can change your mood and possibly your brain chemistry. Try it out for a week and let me know how it goes!💕💕💕💕☘️☘️Always the student! It’s so cool when my clients take these experiments and they see how just the power of their words and energy can change their lives.
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Okay it’s been an awesome day, but one that required lots of energy! Here’s some encouragement for today that will keep you going, if you are running out of positivity fuel. 😅😀😃4 THINGS I TELL MYSELF WHEN I AM BEING HARD ON MYSELF.
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Hard work and Fiber! Fiber! Fiber! + Water! Water! Water! Makes for a happy tummy. Moving our bodies, plus consuming foods his digestible fiber with plenty of water helps with bloating and other digestive problems. Eating foods rich in soluble fiber may help you lose belly fat. Soluble fiber helps keep your gut bacteria healthy […]
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Spring is probably one of my favorite seasons. I understand we are not quite there yet, but here in the south spring has sprung all over the place. Flowers are blooming, green grass is popping up in my backyard, and of course the pollen. This weather puts me in the mood to ditch the hearty […]
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REDUCE, EXCHANGE ENJOY. Simple changes make Big differences.
Read MoreClick the link the watch the full segment !!!!! https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1160096 Healthy twists on New Year’s Eve party appetizers If you want to start your new year’s resolutions early, there’s some delicious and healthy options to can bring to any New Year’s Eve party. Food and lifestyle expert Lisa Washington joins the Good Day team to […]
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Link to segment https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/919768 INGREDIENTS • ½ cup rolled or quick oats • 1/4 cup unsweetened non dairy milk • ½ ripe banana or 1/4 cup apple sauce • 1 egg • 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup • 1 Tablespoon peanut butter or seed butter • ¼ teaspoon baking powder • Pinch of cinnamon […]
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Life changing moments can make us better or bitter. What makes a life changing moment powerful is how we allow it to impact us. The beauty here, is that we get to choose how we will be changed by them.
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This Mindful Living Moment comes from a place inside of myself that recalls a question my mom asked me when someone would hurt or disappoint me, “Why are you crying, Child that’s nothing to cry about, don’t let it get to you.” But in actuality, it was getting to me and it needed to, in […]
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So here’s what you need from Homegoods or any grocery or food specialty store: This article is quick, just like this dish. WHEN COOKING IS NOT YOUR THING, but you want to still make it something special and keep it heart healthy on Valentine’s Day and everyday. Go to Homegoods food section and get some […]
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Galentine’s Day is coming up on February 13th! It’s another opportunity for is to express our love and appreciation for all our besties in our lives. I have the best girlfriends ever and showering them with gratitude makes my heart so happy. Well this Galentine’s Day will look a bit different, due to the pandemic, […]
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It’s been a long day and I just need something super quick, delicious and healthy. Hmm… maybe you do too? So let’s get to it. Have any naan bread? Good! Set it aside, we are going toast it up for this pizza. You will need some basil oil, sundried tomato pesto, some of your favorite […]
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When it’s a turmeric inspired kinda of a day and you have only one sweet potato. Hmm… Samosa Sweet Potato Salad with a Cilantro Lime Dressing. Yes it’s a thing and it’s a really delicious thing. 😉✨ Ingredients: • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes •1 tablespoon grapeseed oil • 1 small […]
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I woke up this morning and I was just completely blown away by the fact that our country has the first and I pray not the last female vice president. Congratulations Madame Vice President, Kamala Harris. Pancakes are super special to me, because as a child, we would have oatmeal every single day, but on […]
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I remember the first time I tried paella, OMG, it was absolutely phenomenal. I couldn’t get enough of it. It was paella that introduced me to this wonderful spice Saffron: The spice originates from a flower called crocus sativus—commonly known as the “saffron crocus.” It is believed that saffron originated and was first cultivated in […]
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Every time I open up my refrigerator door, I see this huge bag of carrots. The first thing my mind goes to, is hmm… I probably need to juice those. Then my next thought is, I will have to take out my juicer, but I really don’t feel like taking out my juicer and putting […]
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Well, it’s almost here my friends. A NEW YEAR!! WOW!! As I sit down and write this post it brings tears to my eyes. This has truly been a year that no-one in the world will ever forget. Just for a moment, imagine how you felt this time last year. Imagine the dreams, goals, plans, […]
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When I say that this is super easy, it is super easy. Both of these salads are created by using one pot of red quinoa. All you have to do is open up a few ingredients and cut up a lemon and a cucumber, parsley and mint. The first salad is an inspired Greek style […]
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I love homemade chimichurri sauce and you don’t need a steak to enjoy it. It’s awesome on veggies. I remember a conversation I was having with my sister and I told her about the importance of seasoning food. It is the key to flavorful food. It doesn’t matter if we are seasoning a steak or […]
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Thanksgiving is almost around the corner and I have two simple, easy and delicious side dishes that you can try out with your family this Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. What I love about these dishes, is the fact that they are under 30 minutes to make, start to finish and they are super delicious and […]
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I am a huge lover of oatmeal, that was not always the case. I had it everyday for breakfast and hated seeing it on the table each morning, but with a few tweaks, I have love it! Oatmeal is one of those ingredients that can be savory and sweet. It has definitely had it’s comeback. […]
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My Little Monsters My Little Monsters. Halloween is coming up soon, so Gigi is in the kitchen playing around with some ghoulish halloween treats for the grandkids! Okay it has to be a bit healthy, but not too healthy where they look at them like U am making them eat spinach! They actually loved these […]
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Deep breathing is a beautiful practice. Deep breathing gives us an opportunity to talk to stop, pause, and reconnect back to ourselves. I understand that we all don’t have 30 minutes to just stop, take a huge chunk out of our day. However, I’m sure we can find two minutes to just slow down the […]
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In New Orleans as my father-in-law has always told me, that Mondays is for red beans and rice, that’s been simmering on the stove for hours, bringing the most intoxicating aromas of garlic ,onions, smoked meats and spices in your home. Honestly, he makes the best red beans and rice I have ever had. Now […]
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So my grandchildren ate up most of the bananas, but they left me a few so I decided to make my chocolate chip banana pecan bread, this one is loaded with flavor, because I add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter. It’s super moist from the apples sauce. Not to mention there’s about 10 […]
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According to Harvard Health a Plant-based or plant-forward eating patterns focus on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. It doesn’t mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a truffle and especially one that’s delicious and pretty much guilt free? Whenever I’m giving myself a break from eating highly processed desserts, I love to make my Raw Vegan Truffles, they are packed with so much fiber, nutrients and they are the perfect pick me up during the day when you’re […]
Read MoreHearts of palm is probably one of the most versatile ingredients you can use in substitution for seafood, if you are eating more of a plant-based diet. I have used hearts of palm for crabcakes. My vegan crabcakes won me the People’s Choice Award for the Georgia Seafood Festival last year, so I guess I […]
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RAW VEGAN CEVICHE using hearts of palm, is easy, healthy and amazing. I made this for the first time, back in 2005, when I got into exploring eating raw vegan foods. I have been a transplant recipient since 2008 and eating seafood like, ceviche can sometimes, not be the best thing for me to eat, […]
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So this has been a week of baking for me. Today I decided that I wanted to make something chai inspired, so why not cookies. Chai tea is probably one of my favorite beverages to drink, hot or cold, especially during this time of year. The warm spices of cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and ginger says, […]
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When I’m in the mood for something that is simple, delicious, and healthy. I think of chickpeas, kale and of course, pasta. I love this dish, because it is easy to put together. If you use organic frozen kale and organic canned chickpeas, the only thing that really has to be cooked is the pasta. […]
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Food in it’s very essence was created for pleasure and healing. The planet is full of healing foods, that are rich in antioxidant, vitamins and minerals. The smells, textures, look and taste of food in itself brings satisfaction to all our senses. But when you are thinking about eating healthy or for healing does those […]
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Who doesn’t love cauliflower?! Okay, not everyone, but this recipe will make you fall in love with it again and again. Cauliflower is one that is loaded with nutrients. It’s loaded with fiber, which aids in digestion, it is also high anti-inflammatory properties, that helps with inflammation in our bodies. Another thing about cauliflower, is […]
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This is my family’s go to on those crazy days and I need something quick, healthy, full of flavor and takes one pot. This skillet is versatile and leaves my family satisfied. You can use vegan sausage, no sausage, add chickpeas instead of any meat protein. You can make it Cajun, Italian or even Greek, […]
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Today I had the opportunity to do a television segment for Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta, because back to school is upon us and we want to give our kids a healthy start to the new school year. Well, I got you covered. Try out some of these recipes with your kids and see how […]
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Yesterday was incredible at William Sonoma in Norcross in the Peachtree Forum. I got a chance to cook for their customers. The evening was about Farm to Table Healthy Holiday Side Dishes. My biggest conviction about food is EAT LOCAL. SUPPORT FARMERS. EAT MORE PLANT BASED MEALS. So, it’s really cool when William Sonoma welcomes […]
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Breakfast and brunch is my favorite time of the day to eat. I love everything about a good breakfast and brunch. I feel it’s the most creative time of the day to combine savory with sweet. You can have eggs, grits, muffins, toast, cakes, salmon, meat, chicken, juice, coffee and champagne, all at once. I […]
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Today I spent time with my friend Melissa. We both are true southern girls, so we love ourselves some cornbread. I made two versions of this recipe. One vegetarian and one vegan. They both were very delicious. We talked about our childhood, birth order, being girls, southern 🙂 and how much we both love dessert. […]
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Eat your skincare recipe : My dad always said, Never let anything go to waste. Well my Maple Coconut Cream has graced itself several times this week, from raw cinnamon rolls, to cinnamon roll cookies, even in my Garam Masala soup. Today it finds it’s way into my chia pudding. Here’s the recipe. You can […]
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So this week I have been making healing soups. Now here’s the thing about healing soups, they are made with the intention to make you feel better, so these soups are delicious, but very powerful in flavor. Hence the my Red Soup on my blog for warding off colds and the flu. This Garlic and […]
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I believe necessity is truly the mother of invention. However, a mother craving something sweet is the mother of this creative Tropical Risotto Pops. Ingredients 1 cup arborio rice 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 2 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice (divided) 1/2 cup of dehydrated coconut flakes 1/2 tbsp of ginger 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (freshly ground) 2 […]
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The brain is one of the most complex organs in our bodies, but also one of the most overlooked organs in our bodies. We are taught how to take care of our hearts, reproductive systems, and bone health to name a few, but what about our brains?Well here are a few things you can do […]
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. I absolutely love this kid. He makes I laugh. He’s super smart and he’s my mini-me.Today is my grandson’s ninth birthday and one of the favorite things we love to do together makes smoothies so I want to share with you two of our favorites. I have to say Mikey is the smoothie king […]
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LOVING LIFE 101: Learning how to give.Fill your cup up until it overflows and give from the overflow.Lisa Washington We think it’s a good and spiritual thing to pour ourselves out to utter exhaustion. We are even taught this is sacrificial but is it?I am learning that in order to truly give from a place […]
Read MoreGrateful for the amazing souls in my life that challenge me and constantly make me put it out there. Thanks to everyone that keeps me out of my comfort zone. My 3 books You can find them on amazon and luluhttps://www.lulu.com/shop/lisa-washington/set-the-table-with-love-simple-and-delicious-whole-food-recipes-from-the-farm-to-your-table/ebook/product-1q2y7ykg.html?q=set+the+table+with+love&page=1&pageSize=4
Read More$75.00 Brain and body health are both equally important and they have ONE thing in common: Food is the fuel for our bodies. Knowing this: How can we make better food choices and incorporate more brain-healthy foods into our diets? Come learn how to practice mindful cooking with Chef and Wellness Expert Lisa Washington Your […]
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Read MoreSuper Bowl Sunday!!!! Are we ready? Well if you are looking for a what I call M and M ( modification and moderation) twist on a couple of super bowl favorites, you have come to the right place? These two will please all your guests. I love this recipe I found on https://www.wellplated.com/buffalo-chicken-stuffed-peppers/ I adapted […]
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As I am preparing for next month’s Mindful Living Weekend Retreat, I go in deeper within myself, through more prayer, meditation, and self-examination. Time and honoring it have taught me, people are not showing up for me, but for something much greater.Here is a bit of what was given to me in my meditation. I […]
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Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and love is in the air. Lol.😄. So, what do you when you want something chocolate, delicious and healthy? I gotcha boo. This amazing Raw Chocolate Ganache Peanut Butter Tart, topped with a Cacao Peanut butter truffle with a Raw raspberry sauce, is the ticket. Yummy! This would make […]
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Keep going. Why because this is your dream, this is your growth, this is a transformation, this is your life. Keep going. Why because this is your time, this is your moment, this is why you are here. Keep going. Why because if you stop, you’ll never know. Keep going.
Read MoreChaos outside of you does not have to be the chaos within you. All is well in my world.
Lisa Washington, from Whispers of Silence
Set the Table with Love 