Dawna Stone

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Quinoa & Chickpea Salad

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Sometimes the hardest part of preparing a lunch or dinner meal is figuring out what you’re in the mood for. When in doubt, my go-to is a quinoa bowl full of my favorite foods. In this case, I put together chickpeas, kidney beans, carrots, and celery. A simple combination that satisfies my craving for a healthy, filling lunch that keeps me happy all afternoon.

To top it off, I put together an easy dressing with ingredients I had on hand. I love balsamic vinegar and with a dash of salt, pepper and oregano, I was able to add just the right amount of flavor.

P.S. Looking to jump start your healthy eating? Join me for a quick and simple 5-Day-Detox.

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Quinoa & Chickpea Salad
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  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. Add the chickpeas, beans, carrots, celery, and sea salt to the quinoa and toss to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and oregano. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well to combine. The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
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Take Control of Your Cravings with Junk Food Funk

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Do you feel sluggish, experience frequent headaches, crave unhealthy foods, have lackluster skin, suffer from poor sleep or find it difficult to lose weight? If you answered “yes” to any of these, you may have fallen into a Junk Food Funk.

At one time, I would have answered “yes” to all of the above questions. Although I was exercising regularly, I didn’t feel healthy. It wasn’t until I realized that the junk I consumed was keeping me from living my best life that I began to search for ways to make a change. I felt held back by excess weight, exhaustion, headaches, brain fog and many other symptoms that I simply couldn’t explain.

At first, I didn’t really know how to describe how I felt. I visited my doctor several times and, although I could list off my symptoms, I couldn’t really explain the overall feeling I was having. After some time I realized that the best way to summarize all the symptoms I was having was to tell the doctor I felt as if I was in a “funk” or “funked up.”

So what is this so-called funk? For me, the funk was tied to being out of balance and teetering on what could easily turn into a full-blown health crisis.

If you feel “funked up” or like you’re in a “funk” maybe its time to take action. Put yourself first and give your body the attention and caring it needs but doing a junk food detox. Even a short 3, 5 or 7-day junk food detox can dramatically change how you feel—allowing for increased energy, more stable moods, deeper sleep, and fewer cravings.

By ditching junk food, you’ll even look better with clearer skin, brighter eyes, and fewer wrinkles, along with countless other benefits. My newest book Junk Food Funk provides you everything you need to succeed with a junk food detox and take back control of your cravings and your life.

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Blackberry Yogurt Bowl

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This may look like a healthy, power breakfast (which it definitely can be), but I tend to enjoy this Warm Blackberry Yogurt Bowl as an after dinner treat. There's something so sweet and satisfying about warm blackberries over chilled yogurt. With the addition of bananas and sliced almonds, this is a delicious dessert that you can enjoy without any guilt.

P.S. Want to jump start your healthy eating? Check out my quick and simple 5-Day-Detox.

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Warm Blackberry Yogurt Bowl
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  1. Warm blackberries in microwave safe bowl for approximately 20-30 seconds.
  2. Place yogurt in a single serve bowl and stir in honey (optional). Top with warm blackberries, banana, and almonds.
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Avocado & Egg

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This breakfast (or snack) has 4 ingredients, which makes it SO easy to make any day of the week. The best part about it is that the the avocado and egg have so much yummy flavor on their own that you don't need much else to make it delicious and satisfying.

Although it seems like a breakfast dish, I think it's a good snack option for that afternoon lull; and the kids love it as a tasty treat after school.

P.S. Want to jump start your healthy eating? Check out my quick and simple 5-Day-Detox.

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  1. Preheat over to 425°F.
  2. To allow room for the egg, scoop out an additional tablespoon or two from the center of each avocado half.
  3. Place avocado on a small packing dish lined with parchment paper and crack an egg into each half.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until egg whites have set and yolk is still runny.
  5. Remove from oven and add salt and pepper.
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Chia Pudding Bowl

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Here's another great breakfast bowl to add to your morning meal rotation. Topping the chia pudding with your favorite fruits and seeds makes breakfast exciting again! The bowl is amazing cold or warm.

P.S. Want to jump start your healthy eating? Check out my quick and simple 5-Day-Detox!

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  1. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, milk, honey, and chia seeds. Place in refrigerator overnight.
  2. In the morning, top with pumpkin seeds, blueberries, apricots, and _____ seeds. Enjoy!
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Coconut Vanilla Cake

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Another dessert to satisfy my cravings! This Coconut Vanilla Cake is a nice, quick and easy (healthy) sweet treat. I love that the cake is moist and airy. Topping it with coconut and yogurt gives it that extra something special.

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  1. Divide first 8 ingredients evenly into two ramekins. Whisk well to mix.
  2. Place ramekins in microwave and heat on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Optional: top vanilla cake with 1 tbsp plain yogurt, sprinkle of unsweetened dried coconut and sprinkle of cinnamon.
  4. (*If you prefer, in a medium bowl, add coconut oil, yogurt, eggs, honey, vanilla, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Divide the mixture evenly into two ramekins. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Top with 1 tbsp plain yogurt and sprinkle of unsweetened dried coconut and cinnamon.)
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