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Have you ever roasted pumpkin seeds? If not, you are in for a tasty treat! Throw them on a salad or eat them as a snack; they are soooo good! Here are some ideas to get you going or add anything that sounds good to you! DIRECTIONS: Seed the pumpkin: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Using a spoon, scrape the pulp and seeds out of your pumpkin into a bowl. Clean the seeds: Separate the seeds from the stringy pulp, rinse the seeds in a colander under cold water, then shake dry. Don't blot with paper towels; the seeds will stick. Dry them: Spread the seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet and roast 30 minutes to dry them out. Add spices: Toss the seeds with olive oil, salt and your choice of spices (see below). Return to the oven and bake until crisp and golden, about 20 more minutes. - Sweet Toss with cinnamon and sugar (do not use salt in step 4). - Indian Toss with garam masala; mix with currants after roasting. - Spanish Toss with smoked paprika; mix with slivered almonds after roasting. - Italian Toss with grated parmesan and dried oregano. - Barbecue Toss with brown sugar, chipotle chile powder and ground cumin. Read more at Food Network

October is SIDS Awareness Month! We think it is important to raise awareness on this topic, and encourage you to educate yourself as well. SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome, is the sudden unexplained death of a previously healthy infant. 90% of the time, SIDS occurs in babies less than 6 months old, and usually during sleep. A diagnosis of SIDS is given once the death remains unexplained even after a thorough autopsy and detailed investigation. While there is no one “cause” of SIDS, some risk factors have been identified: 1. Preterm birth or low birth weight
2. Being born to a mother under the age of 20
3. Having a lot of siblings, especially close in age
4. Babies who have suffered an apparent life-threatening event (stopped breathing,turned pale, blue, and limp and required resuscitation)
5. American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Non-Hispanic blacks
6. Being a boy
As a preventative measure, it is recommended to follow the A, B, Cs of Safe Sleep:
Your baby should be Alone on their Back in a Crib. Source: http://www.babycenter.com/0_sids-keeping-your-baby-safe-during-sleep_419.bc Please watch the video below of Kat and John Clifford’s brave and tragic story about losing their daughter, Kylie Xiu, to SIDS – and the tangible hope they ultimately brought others through their experience.

To cleanse or not to cleanse that is the question!

We are so lucky to have Rooted Juicery + Kitchen just a few minutes from Sweaty Bands Headquarters. We recently had a photoshoot at the Oakley location and thought it would be a great idea to chat about the cleansing trend. Rooted offers an in-store pick-up for a total juice cleanse. Interested? Read all about it below:

Why cleanse?

According to Rooted, most of us don’t realize how many toxins we encounter every day. But, when you step back and think about all the pesticides, additives, chemicals and artificial ingredients that are in the food we eat and water we drink, it can be pretty overwhelming. Stress also creates toxins, something most of us feel weekly, if not daily! Toxic clutter builds up, clouding your body and mind, often leading to fatigue and poor digestion.

Cleansing helps us get rid of all of these unwelcome toxins. Drinking organic, cold-pressed fruits, vegetables and nuts is the best way to give your body a well-deserved rest from the stress and toxins your body encounters on a daily basis. By giving your digestive system a rest, you’re moving your energy away from breaking down food and giving your body the chance to focus on more important deep-cleaning tasks. And cleansing doesn’t mean starving yourself – every juice you’ll be drinking on your cleanse has nearly 3 pounds of produce inside and contains all of the vitamins and nourishment your body needs for the short period of time you’ll be cleansing.

  Top 10 FAQs about Rooted's Cleanse 1. What is a cleanse?

During a juice cleanse you’ll be consuming only raw, organic and living fruit and vegetable juices, as well nut milk and superfood shots, for a period of 1-5 days. This gives your body the opportunity to shift into detox mode, ridding the body of built up toxins and focusing on recovery and repair. We offer two different cleanse options, with one having slightly more fruit juices incorporated than the other. Our first cleanse is great for first timers, as well as those who are more physically active. Our second is great for juicing veterans or those who already eat a predominately organic, vegan diet.

2. If I have a gluten allergy, can I cleanse?

Absolutely! We are gluten free. In fact, there is nothing added to our juice but juice! Absolutely NO additives and 100% vegan.

3. How long can my juices last? How should I store them?

You should consume your juice within 3 days after you receive it. Unlike brands sold at the grocery store we never use HPP and our juice is 100% raw. Store your juice in your fridge. Never leave your juice out, as this can cause harmful bacteria to grow.

4. What order am I supposed to drink my juices in? Does the order matter?

Yes, the juice is labeled and should be consumed in that order. The order in which you consume your juices directly effects how you absorb, assimilate, and digest nutrients.

5. How many calories are in each cleanse?

Each cleanse offers between 900 – 1100 calories. Bear in mind that counting calories with raw foods and juice is not equivalent to the calories you count on a traditional diet of cooked and/or processed foods. Nothing is wasted here, as the body knows how to assimilate all the calories in raw live foods, whereas a regular diet of 2,000 calories for example, might only have about 1200 useable calories and the rest is “wasted” or stored as fat. We try to encourage our clients to move away from calorie-oriented thinking. 500 calories of live juice is NOT the same 500 calories as a bagel with cream cheese! Focus on the nutritional content as opposed to the calorie content; cleansing is more about nutrition and flooding your body with live enzymes.

6. How much weight will I lose?

This is a nutritional cleanse designed to rest your digestive system and allow your body to eliminate toxins. If you do lose weight it’s just a happy side effect.

7. How often can I cleanse?

Listen to your body. We recommend doing at least one 3 day cleanse 4 times a year, though some people find that cleansing once a day every week works well for them. There’s really no answer that’s right for everyone, so see what feels right to you.

8. What are the benefits of the green juices vs. the fruit juices?

The main benefit of green juice is its alkalizing effect. Fruit juices are more astringent; essentially the fruit digs it up and the green moves it out. Think of how your eyes start to water and maybe your nose runs a little when you bite into a lemon – citrus is a wonderful natural expectorant.

9. Is it OK to exercise while cleansing?

Absolutely! While we don’t recommend rigorous exercise, light to moderate exercise including yoga is recommended.

10. Can I cleanse and eat food too?

The benefits of a cleanse will be lost if you eat solid food in addition to the juices. The idea of a cleanse is to only consume the juice so that your digestive system has time to rest. However, if you want to supplement your current diet with fresh pressed juice, it’s great for digestion and packed with vitamins and minerals.

If a cleanse just isn’t your thing, have no fear! Rooted Juicery + Kitchen has the most amazing menu! All options are vegan and gluten free but there is not a single ingredient you will miss. Next time you are in town swing by Rooted for a Cincy Chopped Salad! You can find their entire menu here… http://www.rootedjuicery.com/ Xx, Donna Source: rootedjuicery.com Always check with your doctor before starting a cleanse.

1. Tell us briefly about how Sweaty Bands started. Sweaty Bands was born out of pure frustration! While teaching class one morning my headband once again slipped off the back of my head. I couldn't take it any longer. I borrowed a sewing machine and headed to the fabric store for supplies. I sat down at my kitchen table and Sweaty Bands were born!! I started wearing them to teach my classes and my students wanted them! I was creating quite a scene selling them right out of my gym bag. I knew I was onto something! 2. What was the most exciting and most surprising thing about starting a business? Without a doubt the most exciting thing was watching people try one on for the first time! EVERYONE said "OMG...they don't slip!!" so that became our tagline. People were in disbelief that they actually held true to the non-slip promise! 3. What was your biggest difficulty or learning curve? Building the website was the most difficult challenge for me. I have zero technical skills but was determined to learn. I paid a friend a couple hundred dollars to teach me how to build my first website. It looked pretty bad but I had a sale the first day it was launched!! 4. Tell us about a fun place you've been to while selling Sweaty Bands. We have been to so many beautiful cities to sell Sweaty Bands. Manhattan Beach, CA was our first stop so it will always hold a very near and dear spot in my heart. Charleston, SC is so charming; I stayed at the cutest little B&B. The Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX is a very fun place. I also enjoyed New Orleans and Las Vegas... but my favorite city of all is my hometown of Cincinnati, OH! 5. Name your top three favorite Sweaty Bands at this moment. My top 3 Sweaty Bands are all new releases: Gypsy Girl, In Disguise and In Living Color. Overall, my most-loved style is Wicked! Anytime I have leggings or a tank with a busy pattern I reach for my Wickeds. 6. What are you most looking forward to in Sweaty Bands' immediate future? Soooooo looking forward to the launch of our new product, BE! It has received rave reviews from customers during our test launch and we hope you love it as much as we do. We also have a few other surprises up our sleeves for the near future... Stay tuned! 7. What is some advice you'd pass on to others trying to start their own business? You can do it! If you have a product or service that you truly believe in you will become unstoppable. Nothing can get in the way of a determined woman (or man)!! Xx, Donna

Have you jumped on the coconut oil trend? It is basically the 8th wonder of the world and you should be using it in the bathroom and the kitchen. I seriously DID NOT EVEN recognize the smooth sensation of my own skin to the touch! Did you know: CO has been used for hundreds of years to take care of the body inside and out CO helps memory and cognitive function CO aids in weight loss CO increases energy CO by speeding up the metabolism CO reduces constipation CO is a wonderful alternative to cooking oil. CO boosts the immune system CO helps with emotional balance CO Makes the skin look and feel healthy and beautiful and who doesn’t want that??? Let’s make this super easy recipe for Coffee Body Scrub that will leave you feeling silky smooth and possibly even a little caffeinated!! Added bonus, the caffeine will dehydrate those pesky little cellulite dimples making your skin temporarily tighter and firmer. SCORE!! You can make a little or a lot. Either way the recipe is the same. 1 part coconut oil 1 part coffee grounds If you want to make a single use size I would just mix the coconut in a small disposable cup. If you want more for another day use any size container that has a good seal. Hop in the shower and scrub away with the water OFF. When you are finished turn on the water to reveal smoother skin. You can thank me now! Xx, Donna