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Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

November 26, 2014 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN Leave a Comment

I wrote about Thanksgiving here and here, check those posts out if you are looking for some solid advice on how to attack the day, but this year what I'd actually like to share is how I spend the days BEFORE (and a few after) the holiday, because as

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Chamomile is known for it's calming properties but did you know you can also make DIY bug spray with dried chamomile flowers? Find 10 amazing ways to use chamomile in this post | abraskitchen.com

10 Amazing Things You Can Do With Chamomile

August 13, 2014 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN 6 Comments

Chamomile is a potent herb with wonderful healing benefits. Learn 10 amazing things to do with chamomile from a sleep-aid to a DIY eye treatment. A wild patch of chamomile lined the driveway of my childhood home. I remember picking the

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class pass

A Month of ClassPass – Injecting New Life into Your Fitness Routine

June 18, 2014 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN Leave a Comment

I am not a fitness bunny. As a matter of fact, fitness is still the part of my healthy journey that I struggle with the most. I consider myself a very active person but I often struggle to get in more focused periods of exercise. I also have some

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homemade paska

Homemade Paska, A Family Food Tradition

April 19, 2014 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN 2 Comments

As I was packing my bags this morning to head home for the holiday weekend, my brain was swirling with warm fuzzy thoughts of my Moms' Easter bread, or Paska. This bread is a "worth it" food for me. Yes, it is made with white flour which is

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carrots and scallions

Does Wellness Mean Giving Up My Favorite Foods?

April 15, 2014 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN Leave a Comment

MYTH #1 Healthy eating means giving up all the delicious foods that you love. TRUTH - Someone once said to me, "I saw your travel snack post on Instagram and I thought ugh, is this the way I'm going to have to live?" (I had some goji berries

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Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie tastes like a yummy chocolate covered strawberry and loaded with good for you superfoods!

Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

March 25, 2014 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN 2 Comments

Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie tastes like a yummy chocolate covered strawberry and loaded with good for you superfoods! You should be super excited about this smoothie and here are 3 reasons why! Chocolate + Strawberries = True

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Abra Detox

How I Knew It Was Time For A Detox

January 30, 2014 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN

  Let me begin by admitting I am not a picture of healthy perfection all the time. Even though I may post a heck of a lot of uber healthy images, I too have my moments. Sometimes I get caught up in dining out too much, (I live in NYC, the

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holiday weight loss

How to Party Like a Rockstar (and still maintain your health goals)

December 13, 2013 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN 1 Comment

It is pretty much inevitable that you will find yourself at at least one holiday party this season. For many of you there will be many, many parties to attend. So how do you get through a holiday party without overindulging, over drinking, or

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how i survived my first spartan race

How I Survived a Spartan Race

December 6, 2013 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN Leave a Comment

3 months ago I made a very scary commitment to join the thousands of obstacle race crazies and run a 24 obstacle 3 mile course through Fenway Park in Boston. You can read about that initial decision here and my first month of training here, but the

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digestive bitters

Bloated? Have You Tried Digestive Bitters?

November 27, 2013 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN 2 Comments

With any food-centric holiday, we can all count on the groans and bellows of the "I ate too much blues." You can wear your pig out pants, or discreetly undo your buttons OR you can rock your holiday sparkles and say goodbye to the belly aching by

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is eating fruit bad for me

Is Eating Fruit Bad For Me?

October 9, 2013 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN Leave a Comment

Question: Is fruit bad for you? My mother (Mom, Aunt, friend, boyfriend, coworker, doctor) told me it was. Answer: This question passes through my inbox several times a week. Let's set the fruit record straight, shall we? First off, I don't

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spartan race training

Training for a Spartan Race. One Month Down, Two to Go! #BeFearless

September 23, 2013 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN 1 Comment

Here's the thing folks, the IDEA of training for a race is much nicer than the actual training. (Read my first entry about where this brilliant idea came from here) Welcome to my world of Spartan training. This is not a crazy race, compared to

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how to make healthier baked goods

5 Simple Tips to Make Healthier Baked Goods

September 19, 2013 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN 1 Comment

  Let's face it no matter what kind of eating plan you are committing to if it includes completely eliminating baked goods you will not last. I hate to be fatalistic, but it's just a fact of life. Strict, unbending food plans that make any

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spice roundup

Spice Roundup – My Four Current Spice Crushes

September 10, 2013 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN 1 Comment

Don't ignore the nutrient powerhouses hidden away in your spice cabinet. Spices contain phenols which stimulate your immune system to protect against disease and are rich in anti-oxidants to protect your body from free radical damage. Not to mention

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Meatless Monday

How to Rock Meatless Mondays – My Best Tips to Eat Meat Free One Day a Week

August 26, 2013 by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN 1 Comment

Moving to a 100% plant based diet may not be your thing, but reserving one day a week to go meat free is totally possible and one of the best things you can do for your health. This past weekend as I was strolling through my local farmers market I

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