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Core Strength

If you've ever spent time in the check-out line of a grocery store you've probably seen the words "Core Strength" screaming out at you in all-caps from any number of magazine covers.  But how many of us know really understand what our 'core' is or what exactly makes it so important in the first place?  You can think of your core as the link between your upper and your lower body.  It doesn't just include your abs but also the muscles on your sides (known as your obliques) and the back, and together these act as the body's main stabilizers. 

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

I love Avocados, but I’ve never been really one to try them in my desserts. I’ll have avo on toast, guacamole and even just eat it straight with a spoon any day. But Avocado and sweets?… no thanks.My daughter has always loved Avocados from when she was a baby. She still eats them as a snack and has just started asking me to drizzle some honey on her avocados, something she saw her Nanabapa doing one day, she tried it and loved it!

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Home Workout

Let's face it, we all have dreams of making it to the gym, joining classes and getting our workouts in regularly. But with busy schedules, it's not always that easy. Even if you have a gym membership or go to classes regularly, I still recommend having a few things at home to help you get in a great workout if you're short on time or can't get out of the house (sleeping babies come to mind ;)

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