Quinoa Super Food bowls are an awesome way to pack your meal with healthful veggies, grains, lean protein and good fats. The only rule is that you combine your favorites! There really is no need for a recipe, but I am leaving you with one as a guide. Don't be afraid to find your inner creativity by coming up with your own Super Food Bowls! I will make a batch of quinoa and keep it in my fridge along with other healthful ingredients so you can just throw it together for an ea

Choosing the right soup can be one of the best weight loss and disease preventative tools around. According to a study in the 2005 issue of Obesity Research, those who ate two servings of low-energy-dense soups per day, experienced 50 present more weight loss than those who took in the same amount of calories in high-energy dense snacks.(Livestrong.com) So basically, the study shows that weight loss isn't solely based on calorie intake. Processed and high fat foods metabolize

If you are thinking you have seen this on my site before, you aren't imagining things, however this is a NEW spinach recipe that I tried and it goes great with my go-to salmon recipe that is worth a repost if you haven't tried it yet! We all know by now how incredibly healthy spinach is. The list of vitamins and minerals in this leafy grean vegetable is long! All you need to know is that spinach has something fab to offer every part of your body, so fit it in wherever you can

If you like caprese salad, you will love this—so fresh and so simple! Enjoy! Serves 4 Ingredients: • 4 organic, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds) • 1/4-1/2 cup thinly sliced packed fresh basil leaves • 1 pound ripe tomatoes diced into 1/2 inch cubes. • 4-6 cups baby arugula and/or spinach • 5-6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

I know, I know, research shows that steak eaters might be at risk for heart disease and cancer, right? Ok, it's really not so black and white. It's kind of like saying wine is bad for you. Well, how much wine are you drinking—a glass or a bottle, red or white? You could ask the same thing about chocolate. Are you going for a few dark chocolate kisses or the full size milk chocolate candy bar? Like wine and dark chocolate, steak has healthful attributes so you might not choose

College freshman are ramping up to set sail in the new uncharted territory of independence. They are busy “friending” their future dorm mates on Facebook and Instagram, and color coordinating their bedding. Independence is so exciting! Meanwhile, the parents are reluctantly pushing their babes out of the nest. They aren’t sure how their kids are going to get their laundry done, budget their money, get to bed on time, and balance homework and fun. There are a lot of pressures

Looking for a healthy appetizer idea for the weekend. This one is really good! ‪ 2 cups tomatoes, seeded, diced (around 3 tomatoes) 1⁄2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1⁄4 cup mixed olives, in oil, drained and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 24 slices baguette, toasted, cut in 1/2 inch thick. (I used packaged toasted rounds and tortilla scoops for those with gluten intolerance) salt and pepper ​Mix tomatoes, feta, olives, chiv

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It doesn’t get much easier, healthier and tastier than this—that is if you are a shrimp and mushroom lover! 1-2 T Olive oil 3-5 cloves garlic (I used 1.5 -2 teaspoons chopped garlic in the jar) 1-1.5 pounds mushrooms (I always go heavy on them because they shrink!) 1 pound medium or large raw shrimp (I used a bag of frozen raw shrimp) 5 oz package of spinach (never can have too much spinach so add more if desired!) Salt Pepper Parmesan if desired Sautee garlic in olive oil a

Fish oil, baby aspirin, calcium, menopausal supplements…confused or what? It seems there is a lot of constant chatter about supplements or over-the-counter meds to improve your health and longevity: calcium, soy, herbs, baby aspirin, fish oil, vitamin D, glucosamine, body enhancing pills and an array of over the counter supplements to treat the symptoms of menopause. There is a supplement for everything, but what do we take? The good news is that many people are trying to do

I have never been one to support or recommend specific diets to my clients. However, I do know that some people succeed with a little more structure when it comes to changing eating habits. If you decide to try a specific diet ask yourself, "Do I see myself eating this way a year from now?" If the answer is yes, it is probably an eating plan you can stick with long term. The American Council on Exercise posted the following diets as America's Top 5 diets. If you need a little