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Here’s a unique and vibrant twist on the classic tuna salad recipe we shared with you previously.  This simple twist turns it into a Mediterranean-inspired dish with in--your-face flavors and textures! Are you ready for the twist? Mediterranean Quinoa Tuna Salad Ingredients - 2 large cans of tuna in spring water, drained - 1/2 cup quinoa - 1/2 teaspoon vegetable stock - 1 cup cubed and roasted butternut squash - 3/4 cup peeled roasted sweet potato - 1/2 large cucumber, diced - 1/2 cup baby spinach - 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas - 1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained (for added protein) - 1/4 cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (swap for mayo for additional creaminess) - A few sprigs of fresh dill or parsley (optional) - 4 tablespoons lemon juice - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - Salt and pepper to taste - Optional: A handful of olives, halved Preparation 1. Cook the Quinoa    Rinse the quinoa and place it in a saucepan with 1 cup of water and the veg...

Greetings Fellow Dragon Slayers! How's the fighting going? Successfully, we hope! This is Part 2: Path Of The Fire-Quencher to complete your two-part series. Here's a brief recap for those new to the battle: In Part 1 , we unmasked the true culprit behind chronic bad breath: Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs)  produced by anaerobic bacteria in low-oxygen environments. We also exposed how traditional alcohol-filled mouthwashes and SLS-heavy toothpastes act like gasoline on the flame, drying out your mouth and creating a breeding ground for sulfur. Now, it’s time to suit up and take down the beast for good ! 🦾 To the Battlefront! Putting out "dragon breath" doesn't require an overwhelming, hour-long regimen or complex medical intervention. It simply requires switching to the right tools and targeting the specific hideouts where these bacteria love to feast. Here is your step-by-step playbook to oxygenate your mouth, neutralize VSCs on contact, and keep y...

It's sweltering in some places, and people are trying to beat the heat. Staying hydrated and getting your vitamins from healthy foods is key. Salads are a fantastic option for both. The great thing about salads is that they're relatively simple to make. Depending on the type of salad you want to make, just a handful of ingredients are usually needed.  Top it off, salads can be created in a very short period of time. That's why people love them so much! Check out this classic salad that everyone loves: Caprese-Style Salad 2 medium red, ripe tomatoes, cut into eight slices 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed, washed and patted dry with a paper towel 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into eight slices 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional) 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (optional) Preparation : On a large serving platter layer slice of tomato, larger basil leaves, and mozzarella slices.  Repeat the layers wh...

This is a follow-up to our budget series which covers both grocery shopping and cooking. In case you missed it, check it out here first , then here , and then here  ( make sure you come right back! ). Okay, so now that you're up to date, here's the meal plan that matches your diet preference! Cheap 7‑Day Vegan Meal Plan This plan is built entirely from staple foods like: beans, lentils, oats, rice/quinoa, tofu/tempeh, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, onions, frozen veg, bananas/apples, peanut butter, canned goods, nutritional yeast! A couple of notes are due before we hop in: - This plan is proportioned  for 1 adult and easy to scale (double everything for 2 ).   - Batch-cook once or twice and reuse ingredients to save time and money.   - Prep tips: cook a big pot of lentils/beans, a batch of rice, and roast a sheet pan of mixed veggies on Day 1. Freeze any extras. Got it? Now let's put it all together! Day 1 (Prep day) Breakfast : Overnight oa...

Tuna salad is considered to be a staple food for warmer weather.  Real simple stuff.  Tuna, mayo vegetables, mix, chill and serve.  Not too complicated.  Well, this recipe is also very simple and just as delicious! 😋  This salad is perfect for a lunch and a great way to add lots of colorful vegetables to your meals.  You'll really impress your family on your next picnic with this dish. It tastes absolutely amazing when you take time to make it. Let's get into it! Ingredients Two large cans of tuna in spring water drained One-half cup of quinoa One-half teaspoon of vegetable stock One cup of cubed and cooked butternut squash Three-quarters cup of peeled sweet potato  One-half large cucumber One half cup of baby spinach One half cup of thawed frozen peas One quarter cup of kidney beans One quarter cup of low-fat feta cheese One half cup of your favorite mayo ( amount depends on your personal preference for taste and texture) A few sprigs of ...

Dragon breath can be a real monster. 🐉  Almost half of the staff here at Relax and Reclaim were all in on writing this article in Old English (i.e. "ye", "thou", "forsooth", etc.) It got voted down. 👎 Maybe next time....🤔 Anyway, picture a dragon swooping down over a quiet village, breathing thick, sulfurous smoke that clears out entire crowds in seconds. Now imagine doing that exact same thing every time you lean in to whisper a secret or say hello at a dinner party. Bad breath—or halitosis —is one of the ultimate interpersonal dealbreakers. It’s a socially limiting ailment that quietly stifles romantic lives, kills job interview confidence, and forces people to keep an anxious distance. Most people assume bad breath is just a sign of someone being lazy with their toothbrush. But the truth is far more frustrating: millions of people who scrub their teeth daily are still battling the beast . That’s because bad breath isn't just abou...