Category: Family Waistlines
3 Reasons Your Body Will Love Sweet Potatoes
Holidays and sweet potatoes go hand in hand. Check out a few of the reasons why your body will love, love, love this tasty root vegetable. 1. Sweet Potato + Olive Oil = A: Sweet potatoes on their own are nutritious, but the absorption of the abundance of beta-carotene in this vegetable is enhanced by pairing [...]
“Weight Shocks” Hit Women after Marriage, Men after Divorce
Ohio State University recently released findings from a study that suggested women have a tendency to gain a significant amount of weight after marriage, and men gain a significant amount of weight after divorce. The study followed over 10,000 people from 1986 to 2008 to determine the amount of weight gained within two years of a marriage [...]
Weight Gain, Genes and Food
“Obesity is hereditary.” Sounds like a simple, box-like statement that would be easy enough to believe. After all, genetics play a role in a lot of things relating to our bodies. The color of our hair, the shape of our nose, height and bone structure, to name a few, are all genetic characteristics. Families tend [...]
Quick & Healthy Salmon Burgers
Salmon burgers are a really simple alternative to the traditional burger – with a few added benefits. Salmon is: loaded with omega 3 fatty acids packed with vitamins D and B is a great source of protein I made these burgers last week and they turned out great. They’re flakier and not as tough as [...]
Detox Monday: Broccoli Jicama Salad
Don’t let the word “detox” turn you off. This salad has great texture and taste. The dressing is a hit, too! The longer you can marinate the salad in the dressing, the better. Each and every one of these ingredients is whole and plays a role in detoxifying your system, from antimicrobial properties to antioxidants, [...]
Gluten-Free Father’s Day Feast
Chicken Skewers with Cashew Pesto Sauce Fire up the grill and get your wooden skewers blanched in water. The star of this simple dish is the sauce. Made with cashews instead of pine nuts, this sauce is a great savory alternative. Ingredients 2 c. Fresh Basil 1/2 c. Raw Cashew Nuts, unsalted 1/2 c. Parmesan, [...]
Is the Breakfast You’re Eating Right for Your Body?
Eating the right foods in the morning plays a bigger role in how healthy or unhealthy you eat for the rest of the day. Breakfast sets a whole chain of events in motion, from maintaining even energy levels (thanks to blood sugar levels) to keeping cravings in check through lunch and dinner. As a metabolic [...]
No Excuses (Tabata) Workout #15
A Tabata workout is a set of eight high intensity intervals performed for a total of four minutes. The intervals consist of 20 seconds of high intensity exercise, followed by 10 seconds of recovery. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, they’re not. The optimum words are is high intensity. I’ll give an example of a Tabata [...]
4 Tips to Re-Shape Your Body
You want to hit a healthier weight, but never seem to have the time to get into a regular workout routine, or put together a plan to eat better. What if you didn’t have to plan and prep to make a difference? Here are a few simple changes you can make in your lifestyle right [...]
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, [...]
