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Tropical Twister Oatmeal

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Oatmeal is a great way to start your day. It can get a little boring and same-ish if you don’t mix up the toppings. This recipe brings summery tropical flavors to a warm winter dish to make your oatmeal a mini vacation in the middle of your week.

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Build Your Feel-Good Year — One Small Shift at a Time ⭐

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January is a chance to reset—with small steps that create steady, positive momentum. This year, try thinking smaller in a way that actually sticks. Simple, sustainable habits you can build on feel more doable, more energizing, and more aligned with real life. Guiding Stars can help you discover little choices—like picking foods with more fiber, balancing your cart with Star-earning pantry staples, or simply choosing options that help you feel good day-to-day—that add up to meaningful momentum all year long.

  • Pick a simple “weekly intention.” Choose one tiny focus—more fiber, an extra veggie at lunch, or one Star-earning swap—and let it guide your cart. Small, specific missions build confidence and make building habits feel less overwhelming.
  • Build a low-effort “starter pack” for better days. Stock a few Star-earning staples you know help you thrive—like berries, oats, yogurt, or whole-grain crackers. When the good stuff is already there, better choices take less thought.
  • Choose foods that help you feel the difference. Instead of chasing “perfect eating,” pay attention to which foods support energy, satisfaction, and balanced days. Guiding Stars helps you discover the options that nourish how you want to feel, not just what you think you “should” eat.

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