Fresh Friday: Fast Fall Comfort Food
The leaves are changing, the air is chilly crisp, and I can’t get enough soup! I absolutely have to share my method for the most amazing, nutritious, filling, comforting, soup ever. It’s so easy to make: 15 minutes without broth. 75 minutes with homemade broth. Here’s how the magic happens: Step 1) Make your broth. […]
Read MoreWorkout Wednesday: Help! I’m injured And I Can’t Workout!
How many times do we hear this? “Help! I’m injured so I can’t workout.” Despite the injury, we can usually figure out ways to train around the injury. First things first: A doctor must diagnose and cure the injury–not the personal trainer. Along with doctors, chiropractor are often part of a health professional team for […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: Today’s Snack
What is your go to snack? Mine is two slices of nitrate free pastrami, a serving of baby carrots, a handful of baby heirloom tomatoes, and my favorite crunchy snap peas. Who can guess how many calories are in this snack? Post your guess and your own go to balanced snack. TGIF! Have a great […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: You Must EAT to Lose Weight
People think that to lose weight they should eat less. Wrong! Every week, I log in to mynetdiary.com and police my clients’ food logs. Since you must count calories to lose weight, I analyze them to make sure they are on track. By on track I mean that they are all eating their prescribed daily […]
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Fresh Friday: Ode to Fat
Many people think that fat makes you fat. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Fat is an essential macronutrient, most importantly acting as a backup storage fuel–second to carbohydrates–for energy. Fat comes in two main forms: Saturated & Monounsaturated. Saturated comes from animal sources and is solid at room temperatures (think butter, cream, salad […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: Be A Locovore
How can eating locally grown produce and happy organic animals save your life? Our food is fuel to keep our metabolic engine functioning as muscle-building, fat-burning machines. Our plant food is only as nutritious as the soil in which its grown. Our animal sustenance is only as nutritious as the food the animal eats before slaughter. Would […]
Read MoreWorkout Wednesday: Endorphins
If it’s not enough that regular exercise reduces: All types of cancers Cholesterol Diabetes High blood pressure Stress & fatigue & anger & vigor Obesity Exercise also makes you happy. Not just gleeful happy, but on cloud nine-tickled pink-giddy-silly happy! How? When we exercise, the body releases chemicals called endorphins. They interact with receptors in the […]
Read MoreWorkout Wednesday: Why is Core Strength Crucial?
Why is the core so crucial? Improves posture & balance; Helps eliminate lower back pain; Helps avoid a host of common injuries–especially back injuries and general aches usually associated with age; Improves physical performance (power & stabilization); SURPRISE! Prevents muscle soreness and stiffness; With consistent core work, the rest of our bodies can function more efficiently. […]
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