Mediterranean Lettuce Wrap
This wrap is savory and refreshing, and is the perfect meal to get you beach ready. I recommend roasting your own bell pepper, since most store bought roasted bell peppers are packaged in oil. To do so simply throw it on the grill until soft and then peel the skin after it cools. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need for the Mediterranean Lettuce Wrap… 1 large leaf of lettuce 2 slices lean turkey 1 roasted red bell pepper, cut...
Portion Control Now
There may be certain aspects of life that you do not have direct control over, but what ends up in your mouth is not one of them! You control what you eat and the portions thereof. When faced with extra large portions exercise your right to choose wisely and your body and waistline will thank you for it. Couple this with a regular fitness routine and you will find reaching and maintaining your goal weight is easier than...
Amazing Spinach Salad
The first thing that you’ll notice about this spinach salad is that it tastes amazing. It also doesn’t hurt that spinach is an extremely nutrient-dense food. This recipe calls for raspberry vinegar, which is a flavorful and refreshing alternative to traditional, oily dressing. The fruit and nuts add flavor, fiber and healthy fat. Servings: 8 Here’s what you need: 8 cups cleaned spinach leaves 3 oranges, peeled, sliced and quartered 2...
Truth About Portion Sizes and Weight Loss (shocking!)
Are you larger today than ever before? Should you be eating everything on your plate? It’s no secret that people are larger today than ever before. Waistlines have expanded over the last forty years and studies show that portion sizes have grown as well. Researchers from New York University found that average portion sizes started to grow in the 1970’s, rising quickly in the 1980’s—and this phenomenon hasn’t shown signs of slowing. A...
Grilled Bok Choy
Ready to grill? Throw some bok choy on the BBQ! Bok choy is packed with vitamins A, C and K, as well as beta carotene. This grilled bok choy has tender stems and crispy leaf edges. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 2 lbs bok choy 1 Tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Preheat grill and lightly oil the grate. In a small bowl combine the oil and...
Grill Your Way Lean
Grilling is the most popular pastime of summer. While outdoor cookouts are a great opportunity to relax and visit with friends and family, did you know that the average barbecue meal exceeds 1500 calories? That’s almost an entire day’s worth of calories in one meal. That type of eating will do some serious damage to your waist over the course of the summer. The good news is that barbecue season doesn’t have to be fattening. In fact,...
Low Fat Beef and Broccoli Dinner
Here’s a delicious weeknight dinner recipe that’s quick to throw together. With lots of fiber and protein, this is the type of meal that will help make your fitness goals a reality. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 2/3 cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup filtered water 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, grade b 3 Tablespoons arrowroot starch...
Making Time to Exercise (Here’s How)
We all have a list of our favorite things. It may not be written down anywhere, but you know the things that make you happy. The list holds your favorite foods, music, TV shows, movies and even people in your life that you can’t get enough of. This is the stuff that you really enjoy. It’s the stuff that makes your life worth living. Somewhere on the list is your health and appearance. You know that looking and feeling...
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