Frozen Hot Chocolate

Now, I know that this is not a "healthy treat". However, if you are going to splurge once in a while, might as well get filled up so that you don't need to snack on anything else!

Ingredients

• 3 oz. chocolate pieces ( I like Trader Joe's Belgium Dark Chocolate)
• 1 Tablespoon hot chocolate mix  
• 1 Tablespoons sugar or 1 packet Truvia
• 1 1/2 cups milk, used in two parts (skim or almond, if you don't want to go too overboard!)

• 3 cups ice
• 1 packet ThinStick™
• Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

Break the chocolate pieces into smaller chunks and put in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Once melted, add the hot chocolate mix and sugar. Stir until combined. Slowly add ½ cup of milk until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

In a blender, place the remaining cup of milk, the room-temperature chocolate mixture, ThinStick™ and the ice. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into a large glass and top with whipped cream (optional).

Decadent Chocolate Recovery Smoothie

This smoothie is great to drink after an intense workout. The protein/sugar balance helps your muscles repair and recover faster. Enjoy! It's not only good for you, it tastes good and will keep you full for hours!

Ingredients:
(Serves 2)

• 2 cup of milk
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon dry chocolate pudding mix
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 banana
• 1 cups ice
• 2 scoops ThinStick Shake or 1 packet ThinStick

Frequent Migraines??

The more news and articles I read regarding health, the more I realize that it really all comes down to eating, sleeping, and exercising. All help prevent disease, health conditions and obesity. They can determine your mood and the way you treat those around you. So eat right, sleep the right amount, and exercise daily.

THE HEADACHE-FREE DIET:

• Eliminate tryamine-containing foods known to trigger headaches, such as herring, organ meats, aged cheeses, peanuts and peanut butter, fermented sausages, such as bologna, and pepperoni, chocolate, sauerkraut, and alcoholic beverages.


• Avoid caffeine-containing beverages, misuse of alcohol, and tobacco smoke.


• Eat frequent, small nutrient-packed meals rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and other "real" foods, and low in fat, and processed foods.


• Limit ice cream, since it can trigger migraines in some people. migraine sufferers also should avoid drinking icy cold beverages, which stimulate the nerve center at the back of the palate that controls blood flow to the head.


• Fasting, or even allowing more than five hours to elapse between meals, can trigger a migraine attack.


• Get regular and adequate sleep.

- Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.