{"id":3936,"date":"2018-01-19T05:00:14","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T05:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=3936"},"modified":"2018-01-21T16:07:53","modified_gmt":"2018-01-21T16:07:53","slug":"a-positive-path-to-a-healthy-new-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/a-positive-path-to-a-healthy-new-you\/","title":{"rendered":"A positive path to a healthy new you"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>For many people, the New Year brings the resolve to just say no to indulgent food and drink, to inactivity and to a host of other unhealthy habits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/eat-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3937\" src=\"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/eat-right.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/eat-right.jpg 750w, https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/eat-right-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/eat-right-50x35.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, you can also approach your reset with balance and positive thinking. This can be your year to say &#8220;yes&#8221; and rework the all-or-nothing mentality, which can be a more mindful way to reach your goals.<\/p>\n<p>From eating with purpose to finding healthier options for tasty meals, making small changes can help you reap rewards throughout the year. Start 2018 with a clean slate of practical and attainable eating goals that are realistic for the life you want to lead. Whether you follow a paleo, plant-based or organic eating plan, all of the following nutritious options can be incorporated into your lifestyle and budget:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>SimplyNature Organic Coconut Oil<\/b>: This trendy ingredient can elevate better-for-you recipes like this Cranberry Orange Chia Granola. You can also use it as a replacement for butter or vegetable oil because it&#8217;s a versatile choice for both sweet and savory dishes.<\/li>\n<li><b>SimplyNature Chia Seeds:<\/b>\u00a0Use chia seeds to top your smoothie, overnight oats or make chia pudding in the morning for an easy way to power up the most important meal of the day. Chia seeds serve up protein, fiber and antioxidants.<\/li>\n<li><b>Earth Grown Black Bean or Veggie Burgers:<\/b>\u00a0If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, or just want to join the Meatless Monday movement, black bean burgers are one option to try.<\/li>\n<li><b>Earth Grown Vegan Shredded Cheese:<\/b>\u00a0This dairy-free cheese is a tasty addition to vegan recipes.<\/li>\n<li><b>SimplyNature Organic Popcorn:<\/b>\u00a0Movie nights call for popcorn, and this organic version can quickly become a family favorite. Each serving provides 3 grams of both fiber and protein.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"divOverflow\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table id=\"convertedTable3fc3\" class=\"prntblns\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Cranberry Orange Chia Granola<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Recipe courtesy of Chef Linsey, ALDI Test Kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2 1\/2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">cups Millville Old Fashioned Oats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">ounces Southern Grove Shelled Pistachios, chopped<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1\/4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">cup SimplyNature Chia Seeds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">ounces Southern Grove Dried Cranberries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">tablespoon orange zest<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3\/4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">cup SimplyNature Organic Wildflower Honey<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">tablespoons SimplyNature Organic Coconut Oil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">teaspoon Stonemill Essentials Pure Vanilla<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1\/2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">teaspoon Stonemill Essentials Ground Cinnamon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1\/2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">teaspoon ground Stonemill Essentials Sea Salt Grinder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Heat oven to 325 F.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In large bowl, combine oats, pistachios, chia seeds, cranberries and orange zest. Toss until orange zest is evenly distributed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In separate medium bowl, combine honey, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Heat in microwave 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking in 30-second intervals until coconut oil is melted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Add honey mixture to oat mixture. Toss until thoroughly coated. Transfer to parchment- or foil-lined baking sheet. Spread into even layer and bake in center of oven 20 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until evenly browned, about 10-15 minutes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Serve with yogurt or enjoy on its own.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b>\u00a0Granola can be stored in airtight container up to 3 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Part of making healthy choices includes finding quick and easy recipes. Discover how easy it is to make fresh meals at home with this better-for-you recipe and find more options at\u00a0<a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldi.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-include=\"300577020\">aldi.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From eating with purpose to finding healthier options for tasty meals, making small changes can help you reap rewards throughout the year. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3937,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,3,15,35],"tags":[801,1096,19,650,20],"class_list":["post-3936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","category-spotlight","category-opinions","category-wellness-2","tag-diet","tag-dietary-supplements","tag-health","tag-nutrition","tag-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3936"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3936\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3946,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3936\/revisions\/3946"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}