Mix it Up #Workout Wednesdays
Don’t stick to the same workout routine for too long, or your body will adjust to the stress level and you won’t be getting an effective workout. For strength training, change your routine every few weeks. For cardio, it’s best to cross train rather than, say, to run every time.
Quick fix-up for dinner (or snack)
Not as glamorous as some of our other recipes, but this is one of my ol standby quick fixes. Tasty balanced meal. You got your protein, veg, carbs — you could even add half of an avocado for some extra healthy fat! Ingredients 1/2 whole grain pita 2 tbsp hummus 2 eggs (or egg…
Rhubarb and Pineapple Salad
Rhubarb and Pineapple Salad A refreshing summery salad that is delicious as a side or on its own! Watch the recipe video, featuring Susie Garcia, RD, here! Ingredients 1.5 cup rhubarb, chopped 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped 1 cup cilantro 1/4 English cucumber, chopped juice of one lime 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey 1/3…
Smart Snacking
75 – 100 calorie snacks Almonds, 3 tbsp Hard-boiled egg Raspberries, 1 cup Apple or Pear Baby carrots with hummus, 2 tbsp 100 – 150 calorie snacks Trail mix, 1 oz High fiber cereal, 1 oz Low-fat cottage cheese, 0.5 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt, 1 cup Canned tuna or salmon, 1 oz
Cinnamon Ginger Apple Chips
Great homemade snack that can be packed for lunch! Ingredients a little nonstick cooking spray, to prepare the pan 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 apples, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Directions Preheat the oven to 250. Prepare 2 baking sheets with a light layer of nonstick cooking spray.…
Dining out, without killing your diet
You don’t have to give up your social life to keep your diet on track. Here are some tips for going out to eat! “Pre-game”. Have a healthy snack before going out (e.g. fruit with almond butter, veggies with humus) , so you don’t arrive “so hungry you could eat a horse.” Start with a…
Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 10 ounces carrots, shredded on a box grater or sliced 2 cups cooked chickpeas 2/3 cup dried pluots, plums, or dates cut into…
Broccoli’s Benefits in Preventing Arthritis
Broccolli is a SUPERFOOD is that boasts a number of health benefits. Besides being packed with vitamins A, B, K, C and minerals such as potassium and zinc, broccoli has been known to contain sulfur compounds that filter out carcinogens that promote tumor growth. The latest study, published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, shows that these sulforaphanes in…
Pomegranate Yogurt Bowl
Awesome breakfast recipe here! (or lunch or post-workout snack) Too good not to pass along Ingredients a big dollop of plain or vanilla Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh pomegranate juice a drizzle of honey a handful of puffed quinoa crisps (or other cereal/granola) sprinkling of toasted sunflower seeds optional: whole pomegranate seeds Directions In a…
Lifting #Workout Wednesdays
Balance lifting. Instead of having exercises where you’re sitting down or holding on to something or otherwise stabilized, it’s more effective to do them standing up, or on one leg, or on a Swiss exercise ball. These types of exercises force you to balance yourself while lifting, which brings your core muscles into play. This…