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🍁 Wind Down with This Easy Fall After-Work Snack: Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Parfait

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After a long day at work, you deserve a snack that’s comforting, nourishing, and easy to pull together. Enter: the Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Parfait — a five-minute fall treat that tastes like dessert but feels like a hug in a bowl.

It’s layered with crisp cinnamon-spiced apples, creamy Greek yogurt, and crunchy granola—giving you just the right balance of protein, fiber, and cozy fall flavor. No oven, no stress, just fall goodness in a cup.

🧡 Why You’ll Love It:

  • Quick to prep: Ready in under 10 minutes
  • Fall flavors: Think apple pie vibes, without the effort
  • Nutritious & satisfying: Full of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness
  • Customizable: Make it your own with toppings or dairy-free swaps

🍎 Ingredients (Serves 1–2):

  • 1 apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji are great), diced
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or butter (optional, for sautéing)
  • ¾ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup granola (your favorite brand or homemade)
  • Optional toppings: chopped nuts, chia seeds, extra drizzle of maple syrup

🍂 Quick Instructions:

  1. Warm the apples (optional):
    In a small pan, heat coconut oil or butter over medium heat. Add diced apple, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, until apples are soft and fragrant.
  2. Assemble your parfait:
    In a glass or bowl, layer Greek yogurt, half the apples, and a sprinkle of granola. Repeat layers.
  3. Top it off:
    Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup, chopped nuts, or extra cinnamon. Enjoy warm or chilled!

✨ Quick Tips:

  • Make it portable: Pack it in a mason jar for a post-workout or on-the-go evening snack.
  • Vegan option: Use coconut yogurt and maple syrup.
  • Add protein: Stir a little protein powder into the yogurt for extra fuel.

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🌞 Cool Down with This Easy Summer After-Work Snack: Cucumber Hummus Toast

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After a hot summer workday, the last thing you want is to fire up the oven. You need something refreshing, satisfying, and easy to prep—no sweat (literally)! This Cucumber Hummus Toast hits all the right notes: crisp, creamy, cool, and ready in under 10 minutes.

Perfect with a glass of iced tea, sparkling water, or a chilled glass of rosé.

🥒 Why This Snack Works:

  • No cooking required
  • Hydrating and refreshing
  • Full of healthy fats and plant protein
  • Customizable with seasonal toppings

✨ Ingredients (makes 2 toasts):

  • 2 slices of whole grain or sourdough bread (toasted if desired)
  • ½ cup hummus (classic or flavored—lemon, roasted red pepper, or garlic)
  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
  • A few fresh mint or basil leaves
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Salt & cracked pepper, to taste
  • Optional: lemon zest, everything bagel seasoning, chili flakes, or feta crumbles

🥪 How to Make It:

  1. Spread: Generously spread hummus over each slice of bread.
  2. Layer: Top with thin cucumber slices, slightly overlapping.
  3. Season: Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and optional toppings like herbs, lemon zest, or a pinch of chili flakes.
  4. Drizzle: Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil for richness.
  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately with a cool drink and your favorite playlist to unwind.

💡 Pro Tips:

  • Gluten-free? Use rice cakes or gluten-free bread.
  • No hummus? Try mashed avocado or a soft cheese spread.
  • Make it heartier: Add sliced tomato, smoked salmon, or a hard-boiled egg.

🍹 Pair It With:

  • Iced green tea with mint
  • Cucumber-infused sparkling water
  • A peach mocktail (or cocktail!)

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How to Choose Healthy Yogurt

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Are you one of those people who go for yogurt when trying to lose weight or just trying to be healthy? Well, not all yogurts are made equal, meaning that a lot of times your good intentions of being healthy might actually backfire when you’re consuming yogurt that is high in sugars.

Sometimes even yogurts low in calories are still high in sugars, which end up not being that healthy at all or contributing to inflammation for acne-prone skin.

So how can one not fall into the trap of consuming the wrong yogurt?

Have no fear, as I will let you in on a little secret.

When choosing yogurt you need to see the amount of sugar it contains (it doesn’t matter if on the front they advertise it as being Light or ‘Only 80 calories!’), what matters the most is the amount of sugars found within. Where can you check that? Usually, that is found in the back of the yogurt or in the small print at the bottom.

The healthy choice for yogurt that is to aim for yogurt that contains between 8-14-grams maximum of sugars.

The second thing you need to aim for is to select yogurts that are high in protein as they’re likely to contain less sugar as well.

The best choice overall for yogurt is plain Greek yogurt as that doesn’t contain any sugars. You can try to sweeten it up with fresh fruit such as raspberries or blueberries.

Yogurt can be a healthy meal option when trying to lose weight, but choosing the right one will make all the difference.

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The Best Green Smoothie for Amazing Skin & Energy Boost!

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With Spring in full swing, at times appetite decreases and keeping hydrated is a must! Rising temperatures and humidity do a number on your skin during the Spring and Summer months, so how can you combat both of those things in one easy step?

THE SOLUTION: Green Smoothie!

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a huge fan of smoothies or green smoothies in general (something about the consistency and taste), but here is a quick recipe that isn’t necessarily grainy and quite tasty! Oh, and it combats both hunger and thirst while providing enough vital nutrients and vitamins to help keep your skin looking its best even when it’s sweltering!

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INGREDIENTS:

¾ cup Almond Milk
¾ cup Coconut Water
½ cup chopped Kale
½ cup baby Spinach
1 medium sized Apple (chopped)
¼ Avocado
Half a Banana
1-2 Tablespoons of Soy Protein Powder
1 Tablespoon of Chia Seeds

Blend the following ingredients on high speed for about 30-40 seconds, and you’ll be on the road to better skin and an instant energy boost! Basically, a win-win on all accounts. 

Let me know if you try this and how you like it! Enjoy!

By: Azzurra Nox