How to Whiten Teeth Naturally

Our teeth is one of the first thing people notice when we meet them. Here are some tips on how to naturally whiten your teeth and protect your oral health. Leave a comment below for a chance to WIN Brush with Bamboo products. 

1.  BAKING SODA

add about 1 tablespoon to two tablespoon of water, and brush your teeth. Naturally support getting rid of stains from eating and drinking dark foods.

2. TONGUE SCRAPER

not only does this help with bad breath, this is also fantastic for your oral health. I do this daily with Brush with Bamboo tongue scraper and also travel with this

3. BRUSH WITH BAMBOO

plastic tooth brushes are ruining our environment, I love support great companies like Brush with Bamboo their toothbrushes are 100% certified organic, from the bristle to the brush. I love the way these feel on my teeth, lower your carbon footprint today. 

4. FLOURIDE FREE TOOTH PASTE

there is a lot of controversy around fluoride, I personally choose to stay away from it, and use a natural tooth paste that is sls free, and fluoride free  

5.  HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

they call this nature's mouth wash, not only does it kill bacteria in your mouth, but also can help support whitening your teeth. Make sure to get food grade quality 

6. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 

we seen this is juices, but charcoal actually makes a great teeth whitener, I either add it in with my regular tooth paste of add it into my baking soda for a nice clean teeth washing. 

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Two things I love the most Chocolate & Avocados, put them together you have the most amazing chocolate avocado mousse. But hear me out, there are some secret ingredients! Check out this simple yummy recipe. My friends Sheri & Nancy from The Pillar Life come play in the kitchen with me! Learn how they started the Podcast and their top pillars for living the best life ever.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and stoned
• 3–4 tbsp runny honey, to taste
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 50g raw cacao powder
• splash of orange juice 
• pinch of cinnamon 
• 3-4 pitted meedjol dates
• 2 tablespoon of your favorite granola & coconut shreds 
• top with one raspberry for presentation

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Put the avocados into a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of the honey with the vanilla and cacao powder and blend again until completely combined. Taste and add more honey if necessary.
3. Spoon the mousse into 8 shot or sweet wine glasses and put them into the fridge for an hour before serving.

Short Guided Meditation

A lot of people ask me how do I meditate. I decided to create a guided meditation video to walk you through my process. This is a great way to start your morning with a short guided meditation. I promise you will have the best day ever! ENJOY

5 Easy Asian Dishes

Not all Asian food are created equal. Yes I know you are probably used to fast food asian take out, for those nexflix and chill nights. But Asian dishes can be super nourishing and easy to make. Here are my top 5 favorite go to easy Asian dishes. Enjoy and let me know if you are like me, and add hot sauce on everything ahah. 

1. THAI CHICKEN SKEWERS

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2.  HOMEMADE MISO RAMEN

3. RAINBOW ROLLS

4.  SUMMER VEGGIE ROLLS

5. YELLOW COCONUT CURRY

Fourth of July Recipes

WohOO it's the 4th of July Weekend! :) Here are some YUMMY recipes to keep you and your friends with a HAPPY BELLY! Enjoy & Be Safe

PALEO LEMON POPPY SEED CUPCAKES:

NOM NOM OMG! These turned out amazing!!! My Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes topped with my favorite Fruit Bliss Tart Cherries for nice texture, and frosted with my lemon glaze frosting! Perfect for your next summer get together, be careful these will go quick! GIVEAWAY ALERT!  I am hosting a giveaway to 3 Lucky Winners, comment below, follow Fruit Bliss & Tag a friend for a chance to WIN! Must be in the USA Good Luck

PALEO LEMON POPPY SEED CUPCAKES: 

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup coconut flour (level measurement, not heaping)
• 3/4 cup maple syrup 
• 2 tablespoon of Fruit Bliss Tart Cherries 
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Zest of a whole lemon 
• 1/4 teaspoon pink himalyan salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 eggs 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Creamy Lemon Glaze:

• 1/4 cup raw cashew butter
• top with Fruit Bliss Tart Cherries
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or coconut nectar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 to 3 teaspoons water , as needed to thin

How to Meal Prep

How to Meal Prep 

MEAL PREP 101: Abs are made in the kitchen, yes you could be working out, but if your diet is not up to par, by all means you will not see the result you wish to see. Some people thinks meal prep is confusion and a lot of work, but I will help break it down and make it super simple for you. Today on DailyBurn I shared my #KitchenHustle Meal Prep Hacks. Meal prep is fun, and you can play with so many different varieties. Have fun with it and make it your own.

PROTEIN: 

• Wild Salmon ( Pan Sear with Coconut Oil)
• Mushroom Steak ( Baked & Marinated Overnight for Flavor)
• Organic Chicken ( Grilled or Boiled)
• Grilled Tofu ( Marinated for Extra Flavor)
• Organic Hardboiled Eggs

VEGETABLES:

I like to roast my vegetable in a all in one baking sheet. I toss all my precut veggies on to the pan with olive oil, salt and pepper. If you want to get fancy you can bring aromatics by adding fresh thyme & rosemary ( trust me it'll smell like heaven in your kitchen). You may also prep a large salad, kale & cabbage tends to last longer when prepping for the week.  

COMPLEX CARBS:

• Quinoa 
• Brown Rice 
• Spiralized Butternut Squash
• Baked Sweet Potatoes 
• Cauliflower Rice

HEALTHY FATS:

• Coconut Oil 
• Avocados 
• Ghee
• Grape Seed Oil 
• Cold Pressed Olive Oil

SEASONING:  To watch our sodium intake I like to use fresh herbs, citrus ( lemon or lime, apple cider vinegar),  Nutritional yeast, kelp, fermented vegetables, miso, coconut aminos, liquid aminos to season.

SAUCES:

• Miso Dressing
• Basil Avocado Cream
• Organic Marinara Sauce ( I use low sodium store bought)
• EVOO, Salt, Pepper, Lemon

TIPS:

1. Find a day preferably sunday to meal prep 
2. Buy in bulk ( safe money) 
3. Roast your veggies all in one 
4. Keep your sauces separate from meals to prevent them from going bad 
5. Add citrus to keep fresh, add toppings to add crunch factor ( hemp seeds, coconut, parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, almonds)

How Tom Bilyeu Went From Broke to Billionaire

Tom Bileyu is probably one of the most humble, and generous guys I know! From co- founding one of the fastest growing companies in the world quest nutrition and creating Impact Theory, Tom is a force to be reckon with. He shared so much knowledge, passion, his past failures, and favorite books he recommends. Hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did filming it

How I Helped Joy Lose 100 Pounds

CLIENT NEWS‼️ My client Joy Fennell transformed her life After I transformed my own life and lost 100 pounds, I truly felt like I received a second chance at life. I gained clarity and promised myself I would dedicate my life to helping others. I knew I wanted to pay it forward and help others be the best version of themselves. Whether that was through recipes, motivation, I knew sharing my rock bottom could help heal others. Some people would be ashamed of it, but I realized how powerful it was to shine light on our darkness. Our healing begins when we share what makes us most vulnerable. I broke through my fear and began touring the country and speaking at different expos, festivals, schools, non-profits organizations, Whole Foods Market, appearing on national tv, anywhere that would give me the opportunity to share. Through my speaking engagements I have had the privilege of meeting so many kindred spirits, I also got to meet people who are on similar paths towards personal health transformations. I remember meeting Joy Fennell two years ago after a talk I gave in NYC, Joy shared with me that she was at her bottom and needed some guidance and coaching. I agreed to personally coach her with one exception, that we be able to share her transformation with the world. Joy agreed and we began a process of personal transformation one step at a time. I knew Joy was ready to change by her willingness to do whatever it took to heal herself from Rheumatoid Arthritis. We began not only transforming the foods she ate, but created new relationships with food and most importantly herself. We began with daily affirmations, mindfulness exercises and slowly incorporating physical activity. I am proud to witness Joy's transformation, it’s not about the number on the scale, but truly how at peace and happy Joy is. Joy is radiating happiness, and I am so happy to see her shining bright. Now it’s her turn to pay it forward! Tag a friend who can use this inspiration! Send Joy Fennell some LOVE! 

How to Make Miso Salad Dressing

I grew up eating miso salad dressing, it's super tasty and I always order this when I go out. But now I am going to teach you how to make your own at home! Super simple and tasty 

Almond-Miso Dressing

• 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter
• 1 tablespoon white miso paste
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar or mirin
• 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
• 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
• 2 tablespoons water or almond milk

Salad

• 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu,and cut into 1-inch cubes
• Almond-Miso Dressing
• 1 head butter lettuce
• 1 cup kale & purple cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/3 cup raw almonds
• 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1-2 tablespoons hemp seeds (optional)


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Almond Butter Mango Squares

Almond Butter Rice Crispy Treats

Perfect gilt Free snack!  Makes 12 squares   Bake for 10-15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup/ coconut nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups gluten-free brown rice crisp cereal

TOPPINGS:

• 1/3 cup coconut flakes
• handful of Crispy Green Mangos
• add favorite trail mix (almonds, 

Instructions:

1. Prepare an 8 inch by 8 inch square pan, by lining it with 2 pieces of parchment paper, one going each way.
2. In a large pot over low-medium heat, add the brown rice syrup, almond butter, butter, maple syrup, and salt. Stir well until super smooth and heated through. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
3. Stir in the rice crisp cereal until thoroughly combined.
4. Scoop into pan and spread out evenly. Press down with lightly wet fingers or roll flat with pastry roller. Place in oven at 250 to set for 5 minutes 
5. Remove the pan from oven and top with Crispy Green mangos. Sprinkle with coconut and slice into squares. Enjoy

Kogi Inspired Tacos

This is not a regular taco recipe but a kogi inspired taco recipe! If you are not familiar with Chef Roy Choi's Kogi truck you must check it out. I was inspired by the farmers market produce along with my Butcher Box grass fed ground beef I had available. Also I just picked up a yummy gochujang sauce which is a korean sweet and spicy sauce used in a lot of korean bbq.

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1/2 Pound of Butcher Box Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef
• 3/4 Cup of Bell Pepper Chopped 
• 1/2 of a Onion Chopped 
• Handful of Swiss Chard Chopped 
• 3/4 Chopped Mushrooms 
• 2 Tsp of Cumin & Coriander 
• Pinch of Cayenne and Pink Salt 
• 3 Tablespoon of Balsamic Vinegar 
• 2 Tablespoon of Gochuchang Korean Sauce 
• Pinch of Pepper 
• 3/4 Cup of Chopped Zucchini 
• 2 organic eggs ( sunny side up) 
• Siete Paleo Tortillas ( Made with Coconut and Cassava) 
• Black Sesame Seeds for Topping 
• 1 ripe avocado
• fresh salsa

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cook onions, and veggies until caramelized, add in protein, seasoning and let it cool. Cook eggs sunny side up and leave to cool. Heat up tortillas, and top with ground beef mix, avocados, salsa, egg, and sesame seeds. Add extra gochuchang sauce ( optional) ENJOY!

Sriracha Chicken Meatballs

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground organic chicken 
• 1 organic egg
• 1/4 cup almond meal or gluten free bread crumbs
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• pinch of black pepper & pink salt
• 1 tablespoon reduced soy sauce or liquid aminos
• 1 tablespoon of gochujang ( optional)
• coconut oil
• handful of chopped green onions ( save some for garnish)
• sesame for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a bowl, combine chicken with egg, almond meal/bread crumbs, garlic, and rest of seasoning
2. form the meatballs with your hands (to avoid stickiness, rub your hands with coconut oil).
3. Melt some coconut oil over high-heat non stick skillet.
4. Brown the meatballs in batches on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
5. Serve on plate, garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and sriracha for extra kick, ENJOY

Paleo Brownies

I baked some  sugar-free brownies made with @SweetLeafStevia Vanilla Crème Sweet Drops. So light & moist!!! Hosting a #Giveaway of my favorite #SweetLeaf Stevia products—have you tried these??? Leave a comment below for a chance to WIN. Good luck foodies! 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 cup Paleo Flour Mix
• 1 cup Sweetleaf Stevia Sweetner
• 1/2 cup melted and cooled coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp pink salt
• 1 tsp Sweetleaf Vanilla Crème Sweet Drops
• 3/4 cup cacao powder
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup Paleo-friendly chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup coconut shreds (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Grease 8x8-inch pan; set aside
• Add coconut oil,Sweetleaf Sugar Leaf, salt and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix until evenly blended
• Add cocoa powder and mix well
• Add eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition
• Add Paleo Flour Mix ( Almond Flour x Coconut Flour) , chocolate chips and nuts (if using) and mis until evenly blended
• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until sides start to pull away from pan
• Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature

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Hosting a #Giveaway of my favorite #SweetLeaf Stevia products—have you tried these??? Leave a comment below for a chance to WIN. Good luck foodies! 

Baked Wild Salmon Bell Pepper

Ever create a recipe on the spot? I do it all the time. I think about what I want to eat during my workout, and then head to the grocery store afterwards. Check out what I create today! 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 2 Zucchini Diced
• 2 Cucumber Diced
• 2 Red Bell Peppers 
• 3 Avocados 
• 1/2 Cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1 Lemon Juice 
• Handful of Basil 
• Pinch of Cayenne & Pink Salt to Taste 
• 1 piece of Wild Caught Salmon from Butcher Box
• Black Sesame Seeds, Lemon, Basil to Garnish

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Diced Veggies, Prep Bell Peppers, Blend Sauce, Mix Sauce with Zucchini & Cucumbers then fill the bell peppers top off with wild salmon. Bake at 450 for 10-15 minutes. Top with garnish and serve. Watch video below. 

Butcher Box:
https://bit.ly/2HXKteM

How to Meditate

For anyone who wants to start meditation, here are some simple tips and benefits of meditation.

I received a #AskCharles question from Alice about meditation, benefits, and how to do it! I spoke a lot about it being in my daily routine, but never really shared how I practice so this video is to explain why I do it, and different ways to meditate.

Cupping and Acupuncture For Neck Pain

So I woke up and seriously could not move my neck. It had to be a pull from my workout late last night, and also sleeping on it wrong. I heard the quickest relief was doing acupuncture so I went ASAP to Dr. Kara Mora Marco Kendrick in Beverly Hills, see what happened! Warning the images look worst than it is, it was not painful whatsover. Have you tried acupuncture?

HAVE YOU TRIED CUPPING OR ACUPUNCTURE?

30 Day Smoothie Challenge

Good Morning Green Smoothie by Charles Chen

Green Glowing Smoothie

• 2 Cups of Coconut Water or Almond Milk

• 1 Banana

• Handful of Spinach 

• Half of Lemon (Juice)

• Handful of Almonds ( Protein) 

• Half of Small Cucumber 

INSTRUCTIONS: BLEND & GLOW!

I ALWAYS tell everyone I meet, if you can just ADD in ONE Smoothie into your daily routine for 30 days you will see a huge difference in your health and body.

By feeding our bodies nutrient dense fruits and vegetables first thing in the morning, we train our bodies to crave healthier foods. This is also a great way to balance body's PH Level, ensure you get your daily recommended servings of fruits and veggies, lots of FIBER to flush out toxins, and of course do the Fisting Pumping SMOOTHIE DANCE! I am doing a 30 Day Smoothie Challenge starting month of April if you wanna JOIN! 

You will receive a NEW Smoothie Recipe Each Day with nutrition profile. Also to start your day off right, you will receive a DAILY positive quote to set a intention for your day. I believe it's just as much what we put into our MINDS, and into our bodies that make a HUGE difference. If you would like to participate in the 30 DAY SMOOTHIE CHALLENGE. Leave your email below, and start receiving smoothies recipes . We are in this TOGETHER, we will be sharing our daily SMOOTHIES on a private Facebook group for our foodie community. 

Easter Savory Tart

Perfect #Easter Appetizer for this weekend! My goat cheese turkey asparagus tart with seasonal sprouts, lemon, and heirloom tomatoes 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 to 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted
• 1 to 2 balsamic vinegar 
• 2 to 3 cups Goat cheese & Mozzarella (or use any cheese you like)
• 1½ pounds medium asparagus, trimmed*
• 2 Tablespoon of turkey bacon 
• fresh cooked golden beets
• 1 sliced heirloom tomato
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Pink Salt and pepper plus herb de provence 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prep a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place the defrosted puff pastry sheets on the baking sheet
2. Arrange toppings them in a single layer over the Goat cheese. Sprinkle on the golden beets & other veggies and protein. Brush or lightly drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake until the spears are tender, for about 20 to 25 minutes. Watch your tart while in the oven! Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Add additional toppings like the lemon zest to brighten the tart and some balsamic glaze if desired. Slice and serve and enjoy!

Spicy Avocado Stuffed Tuna

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) can Blue Harbor Fish Co Albacore Tuna ( No Salt Added)

• 2 avocados, halved and pitted

• 2 limes, juiced

• 2 teaspoons tamari or coconut aminos

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

• ¼ cup sliced green onions

• ¼ cup chopped peanuts

• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Use a spoon to hollow out the avocados, creating a bowl effect, leaving plenty of avocado to form edible bowl walls. Place scooped avocado into a mixing bowl and mash with a fork.

2. Drain tuna and place into mixing bowl with avocado. Add in lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, cilantro, green onions, peanuts, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

3. Stuff into prepared avocado

4. Drizzle with hot chili sauce and serve.

During Expo West I had the great privilege of meeting Blue Harbor's Registered Dietician Laura Ali to talk about benefits of eating wild caught fish, and different ways to incorporate into our daily nutrition. Some of the benefits of tuna include:

Blue Harbor Fish Co Chef Charles Chen & Dietitian Laura Ali

• Vitamin D

• Heart Friendly. Tuna comprises omega-3 fatty acids, which help in bringing balance in the blood vessels thereby reducing cholesterol in the arteries

• Lowers Blood Pressure

• Improves the Immune System

• Weight Loss

• Strengthens Your Bones

• It Improves Your Skin Health

• Prevents Risk of Cancer

• Provides Energy

What I love is that Blue Harbor Fish Co Tuna is fully traceable to certified sustainable fisheries that have met the strict MSC standard for:
Sustainable fish stocks: Fishing activity has been determined to be at a level that ensures it can continue indefinitely, and the fish stocks are healthy.
Minimal impact on the ecosystem: Fishing operations maintain the structure, productivity, function and diversity of the ecosystem.
Effective management: The fishery complies with international laws, regulations and conservation measures related to the management of the tuna species.

Some ways to incorporate Blue Harbor Fish Co Tuna into your everyday include: 

1. Tuna Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

2. Tuna, Kale and Egg Salad

3. Tuna, White Bean and Kale Soup

4. Creamy Shells with Tuna and Spinach

5. Lower-Carb Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

6. Tuna Melt In a Tomato

7. Avocado Tuna Salad

I love that the tuna from their company is sustainably fished, and the packaging is BPA free which I personally find super important. 

Check out more information here: 

https://www.blueharborfishco.com/