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Ritual JuiceBox is now open in CDM!

Posted by: myHealthyOC Team on May 24, 2013

Get ready Ritual Wellness fans, it’s time to celebrate!

Ritual JuiceBox opened their second location this week in Corona del Mar and we’re super excited.

We first fell in love with Ritual Cleanse because of their amazing cleanses made from only certified organic fruits and vegetables. When Ritual Juicebox opened in at The CAMP in Costa Mesa in November it was the perfect, one-stop shop for your individually pressed and bottled cleanses, shreds, lemonades and green juices whenever you want!

And the best part? Both Ritual JuiceBox locations are offering a free 16 ounce juice when you buy five others – awesome! This offer is only through May 27 though so hurry over to your nearest location or just stop by their new hangout in Corona del Mar, located within CDM Fitness at 2841 East Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

Enjoy!

Goji berry and chia seed cookies

Sweet Potato Bites: Healthy chia power cookies

Posted by: myHealthyOC Team on May 23, 2013

by: Allison Hecht, SweetPotatoBites.com guest blogger

Normally when you see the word cookie, you don’t immediately associate it with something that is healthy.  Most cookies are made with sugar, butter and other ingredients that make them delicious, but not exactly a health food.

I call these cookies “power” cookies because they are made with plenty of good ingredients such as antioxidant-rich goji berries, omega-3 powerhouse chia seeds and coconut oil.  The cookies are also gluten-free and very (more…)

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Weird Science: Computer use before bed

Posted by: myHealthyOC Team on May 22, 2013

We all know and love the benefits of sleep – it repairs your body, reduces stress, improves your memory, provides information, keeps you healthy and can even help you smile more! Plus, hitting the snooze and curling up under your favorite blanket with your comfiest pillow just sounds so nice.

When hitting the hay, do you give your phone one final look before finally shutting your eyes? You just want to check to make sure there are no late-night emails (more…)

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List of the Week: Produce that “never” goes bad

Posted by: rachel king, editorial assistant on May 21, 2013

Well, maybe not “never,” but these fruits and vegetables will last long enough to keep your meals healthy and your budget happy.  Keep these tips in mind to avoid buying produce that wilts, rots and bruises easily, because the longer your food lasts, the better!

Apples
The key ingredient in keeping apples crisp is storing them in a place that (more…)

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Recipe of the Week: Gluten-free pancakes

Posted by: myHealthyOC Team on May 21, 2013

Editor’s note: We recently featured Buy’N Bulk in our OC Business Spotlight. Once a month, we’ll be showcasing one of the thousands of recipes you can make when you only purchase what you need at the eco-friendly and healthy dried goods store in Lake Forest.

We’ve been talking a lot of about fruits and vegetables – from preparation tips to keeping them fresh – and one of the best places for your fresh produce is on top of your favorite breakfast. Are you thinking of pancakes drizzled with berries? Well, we are. (more…)

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Thank you, Goodwill of Orange County!

Posted by: myHealthyOC Team on May 21, 2013

If you missed the Angels’ 12-9 win over the Chicago White Sox in Anaheim on Saturday, you missed an important message from Goodwill of Orange County.

Goodwill of Orange County’s Veteran Services Program hosted two booths at the stadium and a video broadcast during the game to share information about their no cost job placement, financial literacy and rehabilitation services for veterans and their families, available right here in our community.

Learn more about the Veteran Services Program here and be sure to visit the Goodwill Fitness Center’s website if you or a loved one is need of physical rehabilitation services.