Our 21 Days of Clean Eating Challenge has begun. Here are some great resources to help you start this week off right. Make sure that you’ve taken the time to create an eating goal for yourself in terms of calories, as well as carbs, fat and protein, as noted in the Challenge details. This is key for […]
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Eat Clean for 21 Days – November 2015 Challenge
Eat Clean for 21 Days and Lose to Win with our Nov DietBet Weight Loss Pool – There are about 10 weeks left before 2016, and we are going to make sure that we get our eating habits together before year end. This November, we are going to commit to clean eating and refining our eating habits. We […]
The Benefits of Flaxseeds
Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is a plant grown for food and fiber. You can often find them in the bulk section of your local supermarkets, in health food stores or online. Flaxseed generally comes in whole and ground versions as well as brown or yellow (golden). Be warned that whole flaxseeds will pass through […]
Healthy Eating on the Go: Tips for Busy Women
Eating nutritiously has long been a mainstay of remaining in optimal health. This is something we all know. However, as schedules have gotten busier, women have found that eating healthy is not always the timeliest option. After all, between professional responsibilities, hobbies, significant others, children and myriad extra-curricular activities – all that is to be done […]
Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail: Making the Decision to Change
In our frenzied, time-crunched culture, health has gone by the wayside in favor of convenience, comfort and pleasure. For many of us, our relationships with food are dysfunctional, to say the least. We love to eat- perhaps too much- and hate the ramifications of our often less than stellar dietary decisions. It’s like finding yourself halfway […]
Four Ingredient Power Pudding
Check out the recipe for my 4 Ingredient Power Pudding. It’s full of protein, low carb and very simple to make. You can make this thick, mousse-like pudding as simple dessert and as a topping for fruit or frozen treats. The Key to Sweetness: You have to use a protein powder that tastes GOOD. If […]
3 Strategies for Healthy Restaurant Dining
Let’s be honest: if we could, most of us would eat out every…single…night. Alas, our belts (and wallets!) stop us. Restaurant dishes are notorious for being high in calories, fat, sugar, and sodium. If you’ve ever looked at the nutritional information for your favorite restaurants online (and you should!) it can be pretty shocking. What […]
Benefits of Eating Avocados
Avocado is a unique fruit that is loaded with healthy fats and important nutrients. Unfortunately, many have been led to think of this fruit as nothing but a side dish in the form of guacamole. The delicious avocado should actually be a regular part of a healthy diet for a number of reasons. Here are […]
What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Meals?
It’s safe to say that you’ve probably skipped meals either accidentally or on purpose. You may believe that skipping calories will simply help your weight loss efforts. Unfortunately, skipping meals doesn’t just leave you hungry but could actually increase weight gain! Not only is weight gain the opposite of what you are trying to achieve, […]
Kale Berry Mango Green Smoothie
I whip up this smoothie very, very often in my trusty Nutribullet, so I thought I’d share the recipe with you this morning. It’s a great, anytime smoothie with lots of nutrients, vitamins, fiber and protein. Balanced, Creamy and Sweet with just 232 calories. I used SunWarrior’s Warrior Blend Vanilla Protein Powder. I love it […]
