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EP 106 - The Perfect 10: A bite-sized mashup of the last 10 episodes

EP 106 - The Perfect 10: A bite-sized mashup of the last 10 episodes

EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode of "Recipes for Your Best Life with Chef Mareya", Chef Mareya and her guest, Peter, discuss the power of positive thinking in the kitchen as well as Peter's journey of overcoming Crohn's disease and becoming Mr. America. They explore the power of positive thinking in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. If you're looking for inspiration to overcome your own challenges and lead a healthier life, this episode is a must-listen. " So many people that I meet in my life, some of the best successful people have had the worst lowlights of their lives. And...

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Lettuce Be Happy.  Your Guide to Lettuce & Why You Should Eat It & Clean It.

Lettuce Be Happy. Your Guide to Lettuce & Why You Should Eat It & Clean It.

Your all-access guide to lettuce and why you should eat it and clean it! Here are my top 10 Fit Foodie Facts about why you should eat lettuce: Low Calorie Content & Almost Zero Fat Helps Weight Loss Heart Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids Complete Protein (Romaine Lettuce is 20% protein) Helps with Insomnia Lettuce is Alkaline Forming Low Glycemic Index Whole Life Food Lettuce Tastes Great You should ALWAYS choose red or dark colored greens over whites. Red & Green Leaf Lettuces hold more nutritional value and taste than crisphead lettuce (aka Iceberg Lettuce). The Battle of the Lettuce Romaine...

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EP92 - 10 Tips to Meal Prep For Success and How It Will Change Your Life

EP92 - 10 Tips to Meal Prep For Success and How It Will Change Your Life

“The success formula for any type of physique competition is 90% what you put on the end of your fork.” -Mareya Ibrahim “If you eat to thrive and you help your brain and your body to function at their best, that’s where we can make the biggest impact on our health three times a day.” -Mareya Ibrahim If thinking about food is becoming your full-time endeavor, and you are your family’s designated chef, I’ve got a solution for you, and it’s called Meal Prep. In this episode, we’ll break down what meal prep is, by shedding light on 10 actionable...

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Kitchen Critical: Your kids future depends on this

Kitchen Critical: Your kids future depends on this

Kitchen Critical: Your kids future depends on this I’ve been a single mother since my son was 1. I chalk it up to a life learning experience. It’s made me realize that you can never rely on anyone else solely to help complete you or anything else for you. Not that friends and family are important, but if you don’t have the strength and confidence in your own decisions and what you need for your own life, how can you depend on others to get the job done? My children are the purest source of pride and awe. It brings...

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