All Entries in the "Fueling up" Category
Play Your CARBS Right
~Guest Post- Jennifer Sygo, registered dietitian In the battle of the bulge, does a slice of bread in the morning affect you differently than one eaten at night? While almost every diet plan on the market right now encourages you to eat most of your carbohydrates in the morning — the theory goes that eating your [...]
The Secret Cure of those of us that just HATE our Vegetables
Recently I had the opportunity to tour Nutrilite’s Center for Optimal Health. Nutrilite is the world’s leading supplement maker, but I learned that they are also leaders in more than just selling vitamins. They also have a world-class research department and everyone I met there was passionate about helping people become healthier and fitter (what a [...]
Get Rid of Hunger Pangs once and for All
Do you start getting hunger pangs at 11:50 a.m. in anticipation of lunch? We’ve all been there. The cause is the hormone ghrelin; released when the stomach is empty, it sets off a chain reaction in the body to make you hungry. In general, you want to keep levels of ghrelin low during the day [...]
12 Week SoySimple Campaign Wrap-Up
I can’t believe the 12 week Soy Simple campaign has come to an end. I have learnt so much about soy and I hope you have too. I’m going to miss this weekly #SoySimple campaign. Some more fun facts about soy, you may have missed: Soy is: ■High-quality, plant-based protein, equivalent in protein quality to [...]
Super Low Calorie Low Carb Turkey Cabbage Rolls
I made these cabbage rolls last week. I had a huge craving that I could not put out of my mind. I decided that I did not want to add rice or beef but wanted to increase the vegetables. These were so good that I have made them twice since than. Each time I vary the spices [...]
Low Calorie High Protein Breakfast :Spinach and Mushroom Frittata
I make this dish almost every Sunday morning and than I have a super quick healthy breakfast for the rest of the week! And did you know? Spinach is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help protect your body for life. 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed thoroughly to remove liquid [...]
Krill Oil: A Supplement You Should be taking but are Probably Not
Krill? What is Krill anyway? Krill are small shrimp or prawn-like creatures that feed the world’s most mammoth animals — the great whales. Toothless great whales gulp down huge quantities of krill to provide the energy they need to fuel their massive bulk. A blue whale eats up to 8,000 pounds of krill each day [...]
11 Ideas for Protein on the Go
Busy woman are always looking for nutritious snacks to eat when they are on the go. Unfortunately, many of you end up grabbing high-carb, high-fat and low-protein convenience store snacks, which are terrible nutritional choices. If you’re one of the many woman simply looking for some high protein alternative nutritious snack ideas, read on: The following 11 high-protein snacks [...]
Are you Getting Enough Protein if you do Not Eat Meat? -CLOSED
Are you a vegetarian or someone trying to minimize their meat intake, and find yourself concerned about maybe not getting enough protein? If you are a vegetarian or vegan you can get adequate protein from non-meat sources, you just have to be more mindful of it. Even if you are still a meat-eater, consider having [...]
The Secret to Fixing those Food Fix-Ups
You can’t fool us. Yes, you eat healthy foods. Yes, you stock your fridge with fresh fruits and vegetables and always order the salmon. But then the water heater breaks and you’re late for a meeting and there’s cake at work and a friend pops over unexpectedly and suddenly, it’s 10 P.M., the produce is [...]
The Best Christmas Morning Super Easy Casserole
We make this casserole the day before Christmas and Mother’s Day. Well, actually I don’t make it, my wonderful husband does. That is why the other known name for this recipe is ‘Wife Saver’: 12 -16 slices white bread 1 (1 lb) package cheddar cheese (I prefer med.) 6 -8 slices back bacon or 2 cups chopped [...]
Top Tips to Gain as Much Weight as Possible Over the Holidays
*Happy Holidays from our Home to Yours 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they’re serving rum balls. Aren’t carrots for Easter? 2. Drink as much eggnog as possible. And quickly. [...]
Holiday Meal Makeover- Dessert with Soy
In my last post in the #SoySimple campaign, I recommended bringing a healither version of a dessert to your holiday event to help with unwanted pounds. That way you could indgule without too many extra calories. Here is a great recipe for a low calories, low fat, high protein dessert made from tofu. This one is also great for someone that does [...]
Tips on how to Survive Holiday Eating
How do you survive the buffets, the countless parties, delicous appitizers and of course the huge Christmas dinner without gaining weight? Here are some of my tricks to surviving holiday eating: Never go to the event hungry. Have some lean protein before you leave. Chug, Chug, Chug Water. Classic advice. Water in your belly will keep it [...]
Teach Your Children how to be Healthy Eater by Eating Like A Kid
Research has shown that children imitate their parents’ eating habits from a very early age. Although this may seem intimidating, modeling healthy eating behaviors can often be as simple as incorporating the advice you give to your children on a daily basis into your own life. Becoming a Healthy Eater by Eating Like A Kid [...]
Review: Bear Naked Foods
Since I am a busy mom of two young children, I am constantly trying to find food that is quick, easy to prepare and is healthy. Healthy cereal is a great option for me. Super easy to make, (pour-add milk-done), healthy and of course quick. Bear Naked has some great healthy options in cereal that my kids (and my husband) [...]
