tracidmitchell
Traci D Mitchell is a health and fitness expert, and founder of The 40-Day Shape Up. Traci has been featured on The TODAY Show, and numerous other programs talking about foods that are right for your body type. When she's not talking about healthy foods, she's talking about functional fitness or working with clients to help them live a healthier lifestyle.
Quick and Healthy Parmesan Asparagus with Balsamic Reduction
The other morning I made a simple Parmesan asparagus with balsamic reduction for brunch. It turned out great and tasted terrific. Aside from flavor, there are so many other reasons why Asparagus is up at the top of my list of favorite vegetables. Prebiotics: We’ve all heard of probiotics, or good bacteria for your belly, [...]
No Excuses Workout #12
This cardio/strength combo workout, in it’s entirety, will take you about 60 minutes to wrap up. Each strength combination set should repeat three times. Time Saver Tip: If you’ve got to wrap the workout up in less than an hour, you can shave off one or two of the sets and still get a lot [...]
Four Diet & Exercise Myths
1. Fat Free is Always Better Not necessarily true! Fat is an important component of our daily diet. Your body is a clever machine. Ultimately, your body will begin to store fat on its own if you don’t give it what it needs from food. Eating healthy fats, including olive oil, coconut oil, nuts and [...]
All About Acai – The Berry That Beats All Berries
It’s hard to turn a corner without running into a product or advertisement touting the amazing benefits of the Acai Berry. Pronounced ah-sigh-ee, the berry itself has been around thousands of years and consumed largely in the Amazon. This powerful berry finally made its way to mainstream culture in the 1990s. Today you can find [...]
The Many Benefits of Eating High Fiber
If your diet is rich in fiber, you’re probably eat fairly healthy. Most foods that are inherently rich in fiber are good for us in many, many ways. Most of us, however, don’t get nearly enough of the rough stuff. In the US, fiber intake hovers somewhere between 10 and 15 grams – at the [...]
Amazing Everyday Foods Your Body Will Love
Almost every unprocessed food has inherent nutritional value. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, the right foods do a great job keeping your body healthy. Check out how these common conditions can be aided by some superstar everyday foods. Lower Cholesterol A recent study conducted at Florida State University showed a 23% decrease in LDL (bad) [...]
No Excuses Workout #11
It’s been a while since I posted a workout. Here is a good one that really hones in on shoulders and legs, particularly the quadriceps, while focusing on endurance. Most of my workouts will have running as the default cardio exercise, but really, any cardio will suffice. Treadmill, elliptical, stair climber, stationary bike, pool – [...]
3 Important Muscles to Always Keep Strong
I posted this article last summer. I’m re-posting as it’s always a good idea to remember the *key* muscles that are important to our mobility and injury prevention. When it comes to fitness, there isn’t necessarily one mode of exercise that is better than another. If done properly, just about any workout can be great. [...]
An Easy Recipe for a Perfectly Simple and Healthy Snack: Hummus
I owe a lot to hummus. Hummus has saved me many, many times from mid-day cravings that could easily send a person diving deep into a stack of faux-cream-filled pastries and trans fat-laden chips. Well, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but I’ve certainly made hummus a staple in my every day diet. Garbanzo beans are [...]
Discretionary Calories
Sunday morning I met a few girlfriends for brunch. We have a standing date, every six weeks, to catch up and enjoy some good food. Six weeks may sounds like a long stretch, but throw work, kids and travel into the mix and those six weeks fly by. Our restaurant of choice, called Fork, was [...]
