Winter Vegetables

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Grab those winter vegetables and start roasting

First Things First ...

Once Winter hits, my taste buds start to shift and I begin to crave the taste of roasted vegetables. Carrots, squash, parsnips and beets are a few of my all time favorite vegetables to roast. But, I have to say one of my favorite winter roasting recipes is mixing butternut squash with parsnips.

This recipe takes zero time and is so easy. Crank on that oven and get roasting!

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Simple steps to follow

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash + 3 parsnips 1 garlic clove (chopped) Handful of fresh rosemary 1 spoonful of organic coconut oil (if you don't have, olive oil is just fine) Dash of red pepper flakes Dash of salt

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grab a large baking sheet to place ingredients in. Take your butternut squash + parsnips and chop into medium sized pieces. Once chopped, place onto baking sheet. Next, take one garlic clove and chop into very fine bits and sprinkle onto baking sheet. Next, sprinkle the fresh rosemary over the veggies. Once that is all done, take coconut oil (or olive oil) and lightly drizzle over the ingredients. Start tossing everything together with your hands. Once fully tossed, sprinkle a tiny bit of salt and a dash of red pepper flakes.

Place the veggies into the oven to roast for 45 minutes (or until they are roasted they way you like!)

Photographer Credit: Dustin Roderick

Body Oil

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Simple way to keep your skin hydrated year round

The Body Oil Breakdown

Body oils are a great way to enhance the quality and appearance of the skin ... so basically I bathe in it! :)

Claim to fame: Depending on the oil, they all have unique and special healing powers.

Science: The best oils are organic, chemical-free and rooted from nature. To maximize moisture into your skin, allow the oil to sit on your skin for about five minutes before putting on your clothes. The best time to apply oil is right after you shower, your skin is damp and the oil can soak into your skin more effectively. Oils also contain ingredients that specifically help target areas on the body. Before buying an oil, make sure to do your research on what the oils benefits and uses are.

Why I love: There is nothing worse than dry, cracked skin! Body oils are the one thing that keep skin looking fresh and hydrated year round. I personally get all my oils at Whole Foods, because it's easy and that's where I do my grocery shopping. Click here to purchase my favorite oils.

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Photographer Credit: Dustin Roderick

Kick the Common Cold

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Cold season is here. Time to take charge!

What works ...

As the weather gets colder and more people are starting to get sick, it's time to take matters into your own hands. During these long winter months, it's so important to stay hydrated. It is proven that hot water with lemon helps with congestion and prevents dehydration. Making this simple winter "cocktail" is so easy and tastes amazing too! I tend to drink this on a regular basis during the winter because the last thing I need (or want) is to get sick.

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Simple steps to follow

Ingredients: 1 cup hot water 1 lemon 2 slices of fresh cut ginger 1 tbsp of organic honey dash of cayenne pepper

Directions: First, grab your favorite coffee mug and squeeze the lemon into the cup. Second, cut the ginger into small pieces and place at the bottom of the mug alongside the tbsp of honey. After everything is in, pour hot water over the top. Finally, top it off with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.

Enjoy!

Photographer Credit: Dustin Roderick