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How to Build a Healthy Meal

From the AllyFitness ebook - Thinner Winner! Each meal should contain a lean protein source (chicken, eggs, lean beef, etc.), a whole grain and some leafy green vegetables or other “water dense” vegetables. One quarter of your plate should be protein, 1/4 starchy-type carbohydrate and the…

20 Ways to Enjoy more Fruits and Vegetables!

Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables   Variety abounds when using vegetables as pizza topping. Try broccoli, spinach, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and zucchini. 2. Mix up a breakfast smoothie made wi…

Tasty Tuesday! Quinoa! Get it going with these great recipes!

Quin-What? Quinoa is a grain-like crop known for its edible seeds. It is a false grain because it is not part of the grass family, but shares many of the same nutrients as a grain. Quinoa is actually closely related to beets, spinach, and tumbleweed. Nutritionally, quinoa is very good com…

Lifestyle Changes One Step at a Time for Successful Changes!

I was presenting at an event on Saturday about healthy eating and how important it is to plan and prep for meals and snacks.  I was also thinking about how well my clients are doing on this particular issue.   As a professional Lifestyle / Health Coach, we learn that is important to intr…

Get Fit Fast with this Simple Strategy - Accountability and Competition

With all the fad diets and latest, greatest exercise gadgets available, it can be confusing to choose a weight loss plan that really works.  There are a lot of gimmicks out there, people waste a lot of money struggling to get fit and healthy. But you do not have to spend a lot of money or…

How the Compound Effect can Help You Lose Weight

One of the most dangerous traps that you can fall into while dieting is having the “It’s all or nothing” attitude.  But sadly, this is why many people who are trying to lose weight fail at their attempts.  They make a mistake here and there, whether that is missing a day of exercise or in…

TASTY Tuesday! Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with Seared Salmon

1 large grapefruit 2 large bunches arugula 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp koser salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 3 – 5 oz salmon fillets (skin on) ¼ toasted walnuts, roughly chopped Peel and segment the grapefruit with a sharp knife, reserv…

Ideas for a Rotisserie Chicken or Turkey Breast

These meals can be prepared in less than 7 minutes!  Pick up a grocery store rotisserie chicken or turkey breast and proceed! Slice the breast as desired.  Heat up two 3-oz packages of Uncle Ben's Ready Chicken Whole Grain Rice according to microwave instructions.  Heat a can of crowd…

Clearing up Carb Confusion!

Don’t be confused anymore.   Forget low carb!   Think good carb vs. bad carb!      THE BAD CARBS The bad carbs are the white carbs, or as we like to refer to them, The Great White Hazards!   Some good examples of white carb sources are white bread, white potatoes, white rice, or anythi…

Fats – The Good, The Bad and The Deadly!

Cardiovascular (CV) disease remains the number one killer of Americans – more than all cancers combined.   However, fats are not all created equal and some fats are even helpful. By choosing the right fats and avoiding the wrong ones, you can slash the risk of CV disease.   The GOOD Good…