While, I don’t consider the ingredients in flavored Greek yogurts, and pre-made graham cracker crusts particularly healthy, there’s no doubt that this quick version Key Lime Pie is definitely healthier and lower in calories and sugar than traditional Key Lime Pie. Ingredients: Chobani Greek Yogurt, Key Lime Blended, 2% Milkfat Mini Graham Cracker Pie Crusts…
Tag: Nutrition
A Spin at the Barre with TRX | Better With Veggies
A Spin at the Barre with TRX | Better With Veggies Learn more about our barre, pole, and barre suspension combination class, Barre X, by reading this Better with Veggies blog post, then read more of the Better with Veggies blog for nutrition tips, and recipes.
Great Blog by Naturopath, Allison Slade
Great Blog by Naturopath, Allison Slade So many times I have wanted to blog about health and nutrition. Thankfully, our client Allison Slade is a Naturopath, and she started a blog. Follow her if you are at all interested in natural and healthy living. Her base of knowledge is extensive and fascinating, and her advice…
How often and for how long should I exercise?
How often and for how long should I exercise? Probably a lot more than you think… Sorry! My favorite book, Younger Next Year for Women, by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, M.D. explains why, and in such a way that you want to immediately get up and get moving. To paraphrase, in an almost…
The Acne/Dairy Connection - A Follow Up
I’ve been dairy free for 8 days and the improvement in my skin is amazing. My 11 year old commented on it last night. I am already a believer, and I can’t wait to see what changes the next 8 days will yield!
5 Ingredients - No Added Sugar - Great Pre or Post Workout Snack
It is hard to find foods that are healthy and portable. I highly recommend Lara Bars. You can break them into little pieces for long runs or bikes, and consume while your working out!
Loving this new, gluten free breakfast!
So many packages look healthy and claim healthful ingredients and benefits. I think this is one product that actually delivers!
Healthy Frito Pie
I know you’re saying, “What could be healthy about Fritos?” That’s why this “Frito Pie”, doesn’t include Fritos. There are only three things required to make this healthified version, and it is loaded with protein! Ingredients: Madras Lentils Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips – with or without flax or sesame seeds Reduced fat mozzarella cheese…
Simplest Way to Control Portions
Purchase several measuring bowls and glass measuring cups. Eat straight from them. I know, it sounds overly simple, and it is! I don’t recommend using this technique for a fancy sit down meal, but when there’s no one else around, this is the way to go!
Tastes Indulgent Breakfast Toast (or Dessert)
Toast 1 piece “Sprouted Honey Wheat with Flaxseed” bread (Can be purchased at Costco or buy any sprouted grain bread. This one has 0 sugar or high fructose corn syrup.) Spread a ¼ pat of organic, grass fed butter on top Sprinkle with natural, 0 calorie, Stevia or Truvia Sprinkle with cinnamon Suggestions: Add bananas…