Written by Inés de Sequera-06 July 2012
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Hey PGX'ers! It's the weekend and we're winding up with delicious links!

Check out these yummy ideas!

If you consider yourself a foodie and think you need to put that hobby to rest while you work towards your health goals, think again. Being healthy doesn't mean you have to live on tasteless meals and water alone! Let me tell you a secret: healthy dishes can be mouthwateringly, drool-worthy, delicious treats! Don't be afraid to indulge your taste buds every once in a while!

So to our foodie fans, this week's wind up is for you! Check out these tasty links from around the web! Got a healthy recipe or food tip to share? Sound off in the comments or share with us on our Facebook page!

Enjoy and eat well beautiful people!

Do you cook with garlic? Guess what! There's more to the garlic plant than the bulb. Why not Use Garlic Scapes in Your Cooking?

If you're in the mood for a homemade iced latte but don't want to water it down, here's a great Iced Coffee Trick!

Sometimes you just need a Starbucks. Here's a useful link for calorie-counting foodies: Starbucks Drinks Under 200 Calories.

I really want a Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich (pictured right). Don't you?

Need a new idea for finger food? Try these Caprese Pops!

Click on this link because this sandwich looks like a really delicious and healthy way to start the day.

Saving the best for last: two Guilt-free Desserts from Steven and Chris!

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Written by Inés de Sequera-30 May 2012
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Check out PGX's posts from the past!

It's been a while since we've shown these articles some love. Rewind and read on for some great content!

Whether you are a new fan or a long time PGX'er, I thought it would be fun to reminisce and do a rewind post! Remember the days of mood rings and scrunchies, dial up internet, Will Smith as the Fresh Prince, cassette tapes and boomboxes? Let's rewind! Okay, maybe we won't be rewinding that far back. Let's just head back a few months into 2011.

Here are five posts from the past...

Sprouted-grains, whole grains, white, 12 grain... What's the difference? If you're memory is like mine, refresh it and read, Getting the Scoop on Sprouted-Grains.

Looking for a fun way to exercise? Relive your childhood and whip out your hula hoops! Hula Hooping Your Way to Health

Whether it's a rising trend or not, Interested in Barefoot Running? Take Baby Steps.

Body oddities! They happen people: hiccups, brain freeze, yawning... Read all about them in Brain Freeze and Other Body Oddities.

Apples with peanut butter is my favourite snack! Spruce it up with Williams-Sonoma's Fancy Apple Sandwiches!

That's all from our mini blast to the past. Stay tuned for more awesome content in the future!

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Written by Inés de Sequera-30 January 2012
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It's PGX Quiz Time!

How well do you know your fiber?

There's a lot to know about dietary fibre and it comes in more forms than just bran! Do you know what foods are good sources of dietary fibre? Do you know how much you should eat each day?

Test your fibre knowledge with the Vancouver Sun's Nutrition Quiz: Fibre!

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Written by Inés de Sequera-25 January 2012
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Explore nut butters with PGX! 

Soy nuts, pecans, walnuts... There's more than just peanut butter to spread on your toast and apples!

In honour of yesterday being Peanut Butter Day, I've decided that today, we should honour the other nuts! Let's show some love to all the cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and pistachios of the world! Try something different like almond soy nut butter! Keep it healthy with natural, reduced-fat butters and enjoy them on toast or, my favourite, apples!

Want to know more? This Weight Watchers article gives us 'The Skinny on Nut Butters!'

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Written by Inés de Sequera-19 January 2012
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PGX is a big fan of Gwyneth Paltrow's healthy lifestyle and newsletter, GOOP!

Check out Gwyneth's healthy recipes for a vegan lunch!

The other day I went to a vegan/vegetarian restaurant with a friend and enjoyed one of the most delicious and surprisingly hearty meals! I had just done three hours of exercise (not the norm for me, I admit) and I felt like continueing the health streak. Now don't get me wrong, I love meat and probably can't live without it for very long. If you are like me, you may be surprised at how fabulous some vegetarian dishes can be.

Gwyneth Paltrow has shared a delicious vegan lunch on her newsletter, GOOP, and it really does look refreshing! Featured are a sandwich, which she says, "impresses even the most dedicated carnivores"; a crunchy "un-caesar" salad; a recipe for home-made rosemary and thyme croutons; and an agave-sweetened lemonade to wash it all down!

Sounds healthy and tempting, right? Visit Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP newsletter, Vegan Lunch, for the all these recipes!

Enjoy!

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