Sweet Potatoes! My favorites...they are naturally sweet and are the perfect complex carbohydrate. They smell so yummy when they are baking in the oven. With this recipe I use my favorite ingredient into delicious muffins. Most muffin recipes use white flour, sugar, canola oil and dairy - but not these healthy muffins. Each of these Sweet Potato Protein Muffins is packed … [Read more...]
The PB&J Makeover
I grew up on PB&J! It's the quickest go to snack and meal that'll fill you up fast! And...now Jonah is a huge PB&J fan, with some healthy changes. You see, not all PB&J sandwiches were created nutritionally equal. It all depends on the quality of the ingredients that you use. If you use white bread, corn syrup-filled peanut butter and refined sugar-filled … [Read more...]
How To Strengthen Your Core with Pilates
Early morning wake up and the dreaded tight back comes into action. That irritating feeling when you roll over to sit up to maneuver up and out of the bed. Then you find yourself pushing off the edge of the bed to stand up and while still half awake you balance yourself hoping the tightness in your lower back doesn’t make you fall over. Overtime we lose flexibility we once … [Read more...]
Savory Broccoli Rabe
Here's a delicious way to dress up broccoli rabe. Broccoli rabe is a non-heading type of broccoli with long thin leafy stalks that's topped with small florets. it's packed with vitamins A, C and K in addition to potassium, iron and calcium. It also contains phytochemicals that fight cancer and improve your overall health. Here's what you need: 3 Tablespoons pine … [Read more...]
Quinoa Fruit Salad
This refreshing summer salad is made with quinoa. Quinoa is a gluten-free, protein-packed seed. It's become one of my favorites lately. It's a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids. Add a side of lean protein to your salad and you've got a highly nutritious, balanced meal. Quinoa Fruit … [Read more...]
Grilled Salmon and Peach Salad
This recipe makes a prefect flat-abs meal. Fresh greens, grilled peaches and tender salmon make a mouthwatering combination. It's fast and perfect for lunch or dinner :) Grilled Salmon and Peach Salad Here's what you need: 2 cups mixed greens 1/4 cup grilled peaches 1 Tablespoon blue cheese … [Read more...]
Egg White Chile Omelet
My all time favorite meal? Eggs!! They are super yummy and you can make them in just about every way. Here's a recipe to spice up your breakfast. Egg whites, fire-roasted green chile and diced tomatoes create a tasty omelet that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. Serve with a side of salsa and sliced avocado. Here's what you … [Read more...]
Get Back on Track
If you are looking for an excuse to fall off your fitness wagon, the universe will undoubtedly provide one for you. Have you relapsed into your old unhealthy habits? The sad truth is that nearly everyone who started off 2014 with strong fitness goals has by now given up. It's a fact and this is why the yo-yo effect of dieting and exercising is so very common. This is … [Read more...]
Yummy Tuna Lettuce Wraps
This is an ultra-healthy meal that's quick and easy to throw together. It's high in protein, low in fat and contains lots of healthy fiber. Not to mention it tastes Yummy! Here's what you need.... 1 can albacore chunk tuna, packed in water 2 Tablespoons finely chopped white onion 1/2 … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Training
Bodyweight exercises are super fun and very effective in transforming your physique. Plus...you can do anywhere at anytime. You don't have to worry about having the right equipment or a gym membership to get a full body workout in record time. There are quite a few benefits from training with Bodyweight exercise. By incorporating these powerful movements it can completely … [Read more...]