Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, no bake/raw, nut-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free Shredded Lacinato kale is tossed in a tangy balsamic, apple cider, maple, and garlic dressing and then topped with sliced pear, pomegranate arils, pepita, hemp, and black sesame seeds, and large flaked coconut. Whenever the dull winter weather has you feeling blah, whip up this vibrant […]
Just Run And You Won’t Regret It

People often ask me how I find the motivation to push myself to get out for a run, bike ride or other workout each day after working in the fitness industry everyday, raising a family, cooking, cleaning and volunteering. I always reply, “I just do it.” I do not think about it or I just may […]
Make Salad Your Main Dish

If you make salad the main dish of your meals, you will better your health and slim down. Salad is the best slimming food. Let’s face it, leafy greens are the healthiest and lowest calorie meal you can have, and salad is packed with cancer preventing phytonutrients to help you to ward off cancer. Why […]
The Rainy Day Blues

We all have the days where the last thing we want to do is leave our house, let alone our pajamas. This occurs for me most often on a rainy day. Maybe it is the extra ions in the air or the tapping of the raindrops on the window but there is so much comfort in just […]
What do I wear to gym on cold days?

What do I wear to gym on cold days? By: Tara Zimliki, CPT, CSCS Whether you are doing your winter workouts outside or at the gym it is important to dress properly in layers and certain fabrics to optimize your workout. As a result of new technology, you can now workout with fashion, comfort and […]
Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms
Our chicken piccata, served over whole-wheat pasta, has a rich lemon-caper sauce that’s made with extra-virgin olive oil and just a touch of butter for flavor. If you like, you can use a mild fish like tilapia or even shrimp instead of chicken breast. And the best part is this recipe is low in calories […]
Honey-Macadamia Halibut
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup macadamia nuts 4 4-ounce halibut fillets (1-inch thick) Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons honey Directions: Chop nuts, spread on a cookie sheet, and toast in the oven or in a toaster on 350 degrees until […]
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