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Blueberry Lemon Quinoa  * This recipe is great for breakfast or a late night snack 1 cup quinoa 2 cups nonfat milk 1 pinch salt 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 lemon, zested 1 cup blueberries 2 teaspoons flax seed Rinse quinoa in a fine strainer with cold water to remove bitterness until water runs clear and is no longer frothy. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa and salt into the milk; simmer over medium-low heat until much of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir maple syrup and lemon zest into the quinoa mixture. Gently fold blueberries into the mixture. Divide quinoa mixture between 2 bowls; top each with 1 teaspoon flax seed to serve    Full recipe can be found here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/230830/blueberry-lemon-breakfast-quinoa/?internalSource=streams&referringId=15334&referringContentType=recipe%20hub&clickId=st_trending_b

How do you eat healthy on Thanksgiving?

How do you eat healthy on Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a time of year to relax and spend time with the ones you love. This is also a time of year when people lose the good eating habits they've been working on all year. What are your tricks to keeping on track during the holidays? Do you just decide to not worry about it and binge on all your favorite holiday dishes or do you keep your snacking in check? Well today I'm going to share some tips on how you can limit your caloric intake during those holiday gatherings. 1. Stay away from the food table. Many people can't help but snack on food that's sitting in front of them. If you're trying not to eat anything extra you should avoid going near the food all together. Out of sight out of mind. 2. Small plates When you have a smaller plate you are more likely to put less food on it. You also are quicker to notice if you've refilled your plate multiple times. A salad plate is closer to the proper por...