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Warm up with Bone Broth Hot Chocolate! This creamy, rich drink blends deep chocolate and sweet honey with a secret touch of bone broth for amazing smoothness. It’s a surprisingly delicious, comforting hug in a mug you won’t believe is good for you! ↓ Jump to Recipe Craving a truly indulgent treat that also happens to be good for you? Look no further! Our Bone Broth Hot Chocolate recipe is here to prove that healthy can be delicious. Want to Save this Recipe? Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new…

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Alex & SonjaHi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share simple, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking. We now offer thousands of original recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning ideas—all written and photographed by the two of us (and tested on our kids!).

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This fresh watermelon salsa pairs sweet melon with lime, jalapeño, and cilantro for a zingy dip! Great with perfect with chips or grilled proteins, this easy recipe is a fun summer appetizer that’s also vegan and gluten-free. One summer Alex’s mom served watermelon salsa at a family barbecue and at first I was a little skeptical—but one bite changed everything! The combination of sweet, juicy watermelon with zesty lime and spicy jalapeño was magical. She suggested Alex and I make our own spin on the recipe: and I’m so glad she did. Now this fresh watermelon salsa is a summer…

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Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer is a powerful first step in transforming lives, but your earning potential truly expands when you pursue specialized credentials. Whether you’re looking to attract new clients, increase your rates, or diversify your services, adding niche certifications can help you stand out in a competitive field. AFPA offers several industry-leading specialty programs designed to deepen your expertise and open up lucrative opportunities. In this post, we’ll explore five high-impact specializations that not only improve your skills but can also significantly boost your income as a personal trainer:  Let’s break down how each of these programs equips you…

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The complexities of painFibromyalgia, arthritis, herniated discs—the list of chronic conditions is varied and long. Without effective treatment, the pain associated with these conditions can affect many aspects of life, including work, social functions, and family life.The complex nature of chronic pain often demands a multifaceted approach to treatment. By exploring and combining alternative treatments with traditional ones, we can create a personalized path toward greater comfort, balance, and overall wellness.“Alternative therapies have a holistic lens rather than just pinpointing symptoms, which can lead to the support of the well-being of the whole—mind, body, and spirit,” explains Lyn Sakari, a…

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This easy sautéed spinach and mushrooms recipe pairs cremini mushrooms with spinach, garlic, and lemon for a bright, healthy side dish! Ready in 10 minutes, it’s great for busy weeknights or for grilled cheese, lasagna, or pizza toppings. So I’ve tested countless variations of sautéed vegetables over the years, and here’s a new combination I found that’s worth getting excited about: sauteed spinach and mushrooms! Maybe it sounds less than revolutionary, but I’ll have you know that my family is obsessed with this easy side dish every time we make it! I love how a few flavor secrets transforms these…

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Try these must-make zucchini recipes, from hearty stuffed zucchini boats to moist chocolate zucchini bread! These are my favorite ways to use this versatile vegetable in main dishes, sides, and delicious baked goods. When zucchini season hits, I get excited. As someone who’s tested hundreds of zucchini recipes over the years, I can tell you that the key is understanding how to work with its unique properties. This versatile veggie can be the star of hearty main dishes, make incredibly moist baked goods, or shine as a simple side dish. I’ve organized these recipes into categories that make it easy…

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QUESTION: I want to start losing weight, but my diet is a mess and I’m not sure where to start. I’ve never counted calories before. I have about 50 pounds to lose and I have a million questions. How many calories should I eat? What about carbs? And protein? Which foods should I eat? What times should I eat? What diet app should I use? It’s all stressing me out.ANSWER: I get some version of this question all the time.If you’re in a similar situation, or if you have a friend or family member who fits this description, here’s the…

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Key Takeaways The Community Physical Activity Leader (CPAL) course is FREE and designed for people who are not currently exercise professionals. A CPAL can: Identify physical activity basics, including recommended physical activity guidelines and examples of activities for all ages and levels Discuss the mental and physical health benefits of physical activity Develop safe and effective community physical activity programs Lead community physical activity programs for friends, family members, colleagues and neighbors Meet the needs of people with and without intellectual disabilities through a community physical activity program Learn more here: Community Physical Activity…

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2012-06-12 22:07:18WP_Comment Object ( [comment_ID] => 1739 [comment_post_ID] => 2450 [comment_author] => Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama [comment_author_email] => [email protected] [comment_author_url] => http://www.bakeaholicmama.com [comment_author_IP] => 65.175.186.110 [comment_date] => 2012-06-12 17:07:18 [comment_date_gmt] => 2012-06-12 22:07:18 [comment_content] => I’ve done this with apples… but never bananas and berries. My kids will love this! [comment_karma] => 0 [comment_approved] => 1 [comment_agent] => Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; WOW64; rv:13.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/13.0 [comment_type] => comment [comment_parent] => 0 [user_id] => 0 [children:protected] => Array ( [1758] => WP_Comment Object ( [comment_ID] => 1758 [comment_post_ID] => 2450 [comment_author] => Monique [comment_author_email] => [email protected] [comment_author_url] => http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com [comment_author_IP]…

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