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Summer Tuna Salad With A Mediterranean Twist!

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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...

Slaying the Dragon 2: Path of The Fire-Quencher

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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...

Caprese-Style Salad

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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...