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Dip Your Way HEALTHY AND

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These creamy delights are packed with superfoods that have been proven to banish the blues and triple energy levels so you can enjoy your best harvest season ever!

FEELING RUN-DOWN? SCOOP UP SALSA

The lycopene in tomatoes energizes immune cells, enabling the body to react 38 percent faster when illness-causing viruses invade. The result: You’ll recover from the sniffles fast! To get the benefits: In food processor, pulse 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp. of lime juice, 1 (14 oz.) can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1 (12 oz.) jar of roasted red peppers and half a jalapeño. Garnish with cilantro.

ALWAYS TIRED? SAVOR SPINACH DIP

Spinach is loaded with chlorophyl­l, which improves the thyroid gland’s ability to speed metabolism. The effect is so powerful that switching to a chlorophyl­l-rich diet has been shown to triple energy levels. To get the benefits: Mix 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 cups of sour cream, 1 (1.8 oz.) package of dry leek soup mix and 1 (10 oz.) package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained.

ON EDGE? OPT FOR BEAN DIP

Snacking on bean dip triggers feelings of calm energy that last for up to 4 hours. That’s because legumes contain a balanced blend of nutrients that prevent tension-triggering blood-sugar spikes. To get the benefits: Combine 1 (15 oz.) can of cannellini beans, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. of lemon juice, ⁄ cup of olive oil and ⁄4 cup of parsley in a food 1 1

3 processer until smooth. Garnish with parsley.

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