WAHOO Friday…Alright I have got a lot of randomness going on in this post before we kick off the weekend, so I thought it was appropriate to link up with Amanda for “Thinking Out Loud”. If you have not gone over to visit Amanda, you definitely need to. Her recipes are some of my favorites…So head on over say hi!
I cannot get enough coconut…To me, the smell of coconut just screams summer! Did you know that I was only introduced to coconut butter a couple of weeks ago? How did that happen? A hearty spoonful of this butter seems to be happening daily. It is all about those healthy FATS and I will gladly consume coconut butter! I was very happy to have been sent a package from Essentially Coconut to do a review/giveaway. I wonder how long it will take me to go through these jars? Make sure to check back next week…
Back on the mat…FINALLY! I think the last time I stepped onto my yoga mat was 2 months ago. That is a VERY long time for me…my body and mind have missed it! Since I am not dedicated as much time to running right now, I am making more time for yoga. I did a 60 minute class at BIG yesterday morning and wowzers! My hips were screaming during Warrior II and my back muscles were on fire the following day. I am a little rusty! I need to make time for yoga again, because it does a body good and I really do love the way I feel inside and out when I am practicing regularly.
Healthy SKOOP Sale…
As you may know, I am a certified reseller for Skoop, a plant-based superfoods company. Now through May 22nd, you can save 25% on all Skoop products–the A-Game green superfood blend, the B-Strong plant-based protein, and the B-Lovely superfood beauty blend. Check out my store: HERE and enter code ‘MAY25’ at checkout to apply the 25% discount! (be careful–the code is case sensitive)
One of the coolest things about Skoop is that every time you use it, you’re helping get more fresh fruits and veggies into schools across the country. Skoop has teamed up with the Chef Ann Foundation to create Mission Nutrition: Fruits and Veggie Grants for Kids. Skoop has committed to giving 3% of their revenue to fund these grants, because everyone deserves super nutrition!
Save 25% on @HealthySkoop #PlantBased #protein and #superfood blends with code MAY25!…
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This quote and this picture is PURE BLISS!
“Go for a ride…Relax. Wiggle your shoulders a bit. Get ready, for you may be in for the ride of your life. Don’t try to ignore the bumps or pretend they’re not there. Not all roads are paved and smooth. Not all roads are meant to be. Slow down a bit if you need to, but don’t stop. Accept each part of the journey as it comes. Let each stretch of your path be what it needs to be!”- Melody Beattie
I am a Salata Select Blogger…A couple of months ago a PR company reached out to me about working with Salata over the next year to promote the business; EAT lots of their salads; and host giveaways. This was kind of a no brainer and I am going to head over to one of their many locations tomorrow night after yoga!
A little bit about Salata: Founded in 2005, Houston-based Salata has more than 40 corporate-owned and franchise locations in Texas, Illinois and Southern California and currently has signed agreements to open 40 more by the end of 2016. The “Next Generation Salad Bar” concept is gluten-free certified and offers tossed-to-order salads and wraps made from a selection of more than 50 fresh, pure ingredients including an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, chicken, seafood and vegan proteins. All of Salata’s dressings, soups and sauces are house-made. Freshly made soups, breads, desserts and signature teas and lemonades round out the menu.
Have you heard about @mysalata? This #restaurant offers customizable HEALTHY #salads and #wraps!…
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Salata is the fastest-growing salad and salad wrap restaurant company. They are kickingoff summer with three new additions to its 50+ ingredient list – watermelon, mango and blueberry. So now through June 15, guests can sweeten up their custom salad or salad wrap at any of Salata’s 42 locations in Texas, California and Illinois.
Salata will highlight the new ingredients with special combinations developed by Director of Product Development David Laborde. These suggested salads will be posted in store and include:
A berry-balsamic salad that combines fresh spinach with blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, almonds, feta and grilled chicken, topped with Salata’s popular balsamic vinaigrette.
A mix of spicy and sweet, starting with Salata’s salad mix topped with mango, pineapple, red onion, green pepper, jalapeno, pumpkin seeds and grilled chicken, and then finished off with chipotle ranch dressing.
A twist on ever-popular Mediterranean flavors, with watermelon, cucumber, radish, feta, chickpeas and falafel served over a bed of kale and drizzled with lemon vinaigrette dressing.
“At Salata, we’re all about guests’ choice, while at the same time delivering nutritious ingredients and a great customer experience,” said Laborde. “We’re testing chef-inspired suggestions to help our valued guests add delicious new options to their daily routines.”
Salata restaurants offer completely customizable salads and salad wraps made with a variety of more than 50 fresh, healthy ingredients. Unlike its competitors, Salata’s salads and wraps are assembled and tossed by staff and then sold for a set price rather than by weight. Freshly prepared soups, fresh-baked breads and desserts are also available. All locations are gluten-free certified and, in late 2014, vegan proteins were added to the lineup.
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*Disclaimer: I was not paid for this opportunity. I will be given gift cards to purchase salads throughout the year. All opinions are my own.*
It’s Friday and @sherocksfitness is all about #thinkingoutloud! @essentiallycoco @mysalata…
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Do you find yourself eating a lot more salads during summer?
Are you a fan of everything and anything coconut?
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