BFF: B’s Food Friday – Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats 2 small spaghetti squash 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves minced 1/2 diced red onion 1 (8-ounce) package fresh spinach ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese divided 8 ounces 93% lean ground turkey 1½ …
1. Full of Fiber: The fiber found in pumpkin has all kinds of health benefits including weight loss by helping you feel fuller longer (this helps you eat less), lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and fiber helps to maintain bowel health. No one wants to talk about that last …
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Would you like to be more active, get fit, and exercise more? If not, you’re not alone! I mean of course people would love to be more active, get fit, and exercise more. But the reality is, the majority of people don’t get anywhere near the recommended amount of exercise …
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I brought my dad to the supermarket the other day and watched him as he carefully selected his apples, oranges, and bananas. I remember eating these three staples every day in our home growing up. And I remember watching my dad pack his tall, black, lunch pail with a sandwich, …
I don’t have many pet peeves, but one that really makes my blood boil is the advice to not eat fruit because it has sugar. Sugar, and rightly so, has become a mainstream villain when it comes to nutrition. But what most people don’t distinguish, is the difference between naturally …
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Like many others, I’m still deeply affected by the tragic shooting in Las Vegas Sunday night, and quite frankly, many other terrible things going on in the world. When I see the faces of the 59 lost in Las Vegas, the people struggling with complete loss after natural disasters, and …
Here’s my favorite post-workout plant based protein recovery drink I’ve been loving lately! It can also serve as a quick and easy on the go breakfast! Simply blend the following 6 ingredients and enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup frozen blueberries (no sugar added) 1 cup of frozen cauliflower (plain) 1 cup …
As promised, here’s my recipe for my easy peasy slow cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup! Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Servings ~12 Ingredients: 3 pounds of chicken breast 1 small yellow onion diced 1-2 limes Cilantro 2 tsp of minced garlic 1 serving of fajita or taco seasoning (Look at serving …
One of the more common struggles I hear from people trying to make a change for the better, is their ability to stay motivated. It’s easy to be motivated when you start your journey. But how do you stay motivated after the excitement of setting a goal has worn off? …
I’ve been enjoying sleeping in a little this summer, but my son’s football camp started bright and early today so it was back to a 5:30am wake-up call to get my workout in before driving him to camp. To help my morning and workout get off to a great start, …
