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TO BEAN OR NOT TO BEAN...
When it comes to eating habits, beans are one of the most neglected and under-valued items. Some people don't like them, others might...

Paulina Magdaleno
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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WHAT THE HECK DO I KNOW?
In your 20’s you think you know everything; In your 30’s you say, “I have made it, now I just need to keep at it”; In your 40’s you feel...

Paulina Magdaleno
Mar 16, 20241 min read
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Why so yellow?
It's the turmeric y'all! Yes! I am in love with this spice not only because of its vibrant color, but because of its countless health...

Paulina Magdaleno
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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BEANS & GREENS COME TO MOMMA
When in doubt, change the recipe! Trust your foodie instinct and add or modify as you please. So, while I loved this dish from the...

Paulina Magdaleno
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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CHEERS TO GREEN TEA!
I am not a "tea person", but after I read an article on Everyday Health I was sold on green tea! According to the National Center for...

Paulina Magdaleno
Mar 3, 20241 min read
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IMMUNE-BOOSTING BROTH
Feeling under the weather? Take care of yourself with this immune-boosting veggie broth: cabbage, onions, parsnips, parsley, celery,...

Paulina Magdaleno
Mar 3, 20241 min read
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1/3/24: GET RID OF YOUR EXCUSES
If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse. Simple as that. Today I invite you to switch the pretext...

Paulina Magdaleno
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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1/2/24: CAN YOU AT LEAST TRY?
1/2/24: CAN YOU AT LEAST TRY? Today I invite you to try something new, at least ONCE. It won’t hurt. And then tomorrow, try it again! All...

Paulina Magdaleno
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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1/1/24: ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING, Y’ALL!
In order to start a new habit or make a big change in your life, you MUST adjust your mindset. Your mind is powerful, your thoughts are...

Paulina Magdaleno
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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SHOW UP!
Not even in my darkest days I failed to show up at a yoga class. I am pretty sure I would be dead now if I didn’t. Why? Because when you...

Paulina Magdaleno
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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We Are Mortal.
I no longer call it death, I call it mortality. Because that is what it is. Since we are born, our days are numbered; we are mortal. The...

Paulina Magdaleno
Aug 5, 20231 min read
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Weekday Dinner!
BBQ chicken thighs, cucumber, celery and radish salad. Dressing was a simple mix of olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon and some cotija....

Paulina Magdaleno
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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IT IS NOT ABOUT THE DESTINATION...
Ay Dios Mio… TWENTY YEARS AGO I was packing around 5 suitcases as I was ready to move from Guadalajara, Mexico to Dallas, Texas. I was...

Paulina Magdaleno
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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MOM'S SPICY SALSA
You do not need to wait until Taco Tuesday to enjoy this spicy, thick, full of flavor salsa! The secret is in the roasting. My Mom...

Paulina Magdaleno
Jul 25, 20221 min read
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FAVORITE SALAD... EVER!
Boy I thought I knew everything about salads until this recipe came across. Not only is colorful and beautiful, it is delicious and oh so...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 26, 20221 min read
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It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our...

Paulina Magdaleno
Jan 8, 20221 min read
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OVEN ROASTED VEGGIE MEDLEY
The sky is the limit when it comes to roasted veggies! Honestly, there is no rule on which veggie you can or cannot put in the oven. The...

Paulina Magdaleno
Jan 8, 20221 min read
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SNACK TIME: CRISPY SPICED CHICKPEAS
Stop buying snacks! Try to make them at home: cheaper, healthier, and tastier! I adapted this recipe from a special edition of Cooking...

Paulina Magdaleno
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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The Boat of Forgiveness
My Spanish guru suggested me this spiritual exercise in an effort to help me release some burdens and unsolved matters with very specific...

Paulina Magdaleno
Jun 26, 20212 min read
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GIVE LEEWAY TO LENTILS!
#Lentils are not a photogenic food, but their health benefits are beyond attractive. When stacked up against other beans, lentils are No....

Paulina Magdaleno
May 25, 20211 min read
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