There are a lot of great (and healthy) ingredients in this recipe and it's well worth it!!! These bars are great for on the run or a healthy snack for the kids. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup whey protein (chocolate is preferred) ½ cup oat flour (or spelt flour, millet flour) 2 cups rolled oats ½ cup oat bran ½ cup coarsely chopped flaxseed ½ cup wheat germ 1 tsp sea … [Read more...]
Chicken Roll-Ups with Spinach and Goat Cheese
January 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
For when you get bored with just plain chicken, here is the Best Chicken Recipe ever! It's very simple and goes well with Grilled Asparagus! Ingredients: 4 Chicken Breasts 2- 4 oz Goat Cheese Bunch of Spinach ½ Red Pepper 1 cup of Mushrooms ½ cup of Pecan bits Instructions: 1. Heat Oven to 400 degrees 2. Beat Chicken down to 3/8 inch (put chicken in wax paper first) 3. In a food … [Read more...]
Homemade Beef and Vegetable Soup
January 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I have finally perfected my beef and vegetable soup and would like to share it with everyone. Ingredients: Beef (made for stew and cut small) 1/2 head of Green Cabbage 6-8 Celery Stalks 6-8 Carrot sticks 1 Green Pepper 1-2 Stalks Broccoli 1/3 of Cauliflower head 1 Zucchini 1/2 Onion (optional) 2-3 Potatoes (optional) 2 Onion Soup Packets (low sodium) 2 Boxes of Beef Broth (low … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
As a daughter of a recent breast cancer survivor and October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to add an article from the American Cancer Society that highlights the risk factors, prevention, and importance of early diagnosis when dealing with breast cancer. What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer? A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease, such … [Read more...]
Osteoporosis Prevention
October 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
I was talking to a family friend over the weekend who was very surprized when she was recently diagnosed with Osteoporosis. She had no symptoms - just went to the doctor for a regular checkup and he decided to perform a bone density test. With one of my specialities in Senior Performance, I wanted to make others aware that Osteoporosis can be prevented and helped but there is no cure so please … [Read more...]
New Sugar Guidelines and 40 Negative Effects of Sugar
September 30, 2009 by 3 Comments
American Heart Association Issues First Ever Guidelines on Sugar Consumption The American Heart Association (AHA) has published a set of guidelines related to sugar consumption. They address the amount of added sugar to America's diet. Currently, the average American diet consists of nearly 22 tsp of added sugar per day, roughly 355 calories. The AHA guidelines suggest that women not consume … [Read more...]
Great Tilapia and Catfish Recipe
September 23, 2009 by Leave a Comment
While I am uploading my favorite recipes, I wanted to share this one. We have fish several times a week so adding different ingredients really spices it up! Enjoy! Ingredients: Tilapia or Catfish Filets SPICES- all dashes and added to taste: Lite Soy Sauce Black Pepper Garlic Powder Cumin Oregano Paprika Sriracha Chili Sauce (one line down the center of the filet) Directions: Put … [Read more...]
Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
September 23, 2009 by 2 Comments
I want to share my favorite pre and post workout snack. I make this shake before I go and workout. I have half pre-workout, put it in the freezer and then have the other half post workout. Try it- it's amazing and HEALTHY! Ingredients: 1/2 cup Almond MIlk 1/2 cup Plain, Non-fat Yogurt (optional) 1 cup Frozen Strawberries 2 scoops Chocolate or Vanilla Whey Protein Directions: Mix all … [Read more...]
