CORE EXERCISES – THE BEST THERE IS….
Everyone has heard at some point that core exercises are essential to a great workout and good overall health. Finding the right core exercises for you can be a pretty daunting task. However, we feel like Coach Magazine (UK) has put together a pretty solid list of core exercises to consider. There is enough variety […]
HOW TO LOSE BELLY FAT IN SEVEN DAYS – IS IT POSSIBLE?
A recent article from The Jakarta Post proposed a seemingly impossible task – losing belly fat in less than a week. Is it possible? While it’s certainly interesting to pursue, keep in mind that the anything you do for your overall health and well-being is a worthy investment. Not everyone will have the same results […]
BREAKFAST – BERRY AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE
Here’s a simple and delicious smoothie for the morning rush. It takes less than five minutes to blend fresh or frozen fruit (banana and berries work well) with Greek yogurt and a liquid of your choice (milk, juice, coconut water — whatever you like). This recipe makes two servings, so freeze one overnight and let […]
BREAKFAST – DOUBLE BERRY BREAKFAST PARFAITS
Ingredients Double Berry Parfaits (serves 2) 2 cups plain Greek yogurt 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries 1 pint fresh blueberries Honey, optional Cinnamon, optional In mason jars or bowls, begin layers with ¼ cup of Greek yogurt, followed by a layer of strawberries and then blueberries. Repeat layering process until yogurt and berries are gone. If […]
LUNCH – BEST PALEO CHILI
Ingredients 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2″ strips 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 lb. lean ground beef 2 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tbsp. smoked paprika Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (28-oz.) can […]
LUNCH – BEST EVER FARRO SALAD
Ingredients 1 c. whole-grain farro 2 c. low-sodium vegetable broth 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 Bay leaf 1 Large shallot, very thinly sliced 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. dijon mustard 2 tsp. honey Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. lightly packed arugula 1 Green apple, chopped […]
LUNCH – TACO SALAD IN A JAR
Whether as a salad topper or in a sandwich, avocado is a super-healthy choice and a great way to get more healthy fats into your diet. Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 avocados, cubed 1 small mango, cubed 1 c. grape tomatoes, quartered 1/2 c. fresh or frozen […]
LUNCH – AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD
Whether as a salad topper or in a sandwich, avocado is a super-healthy choice and a great way to get more healthy fats into your diet. Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 avocados, cubed 1 small mango, cubed 1 c. grape tomatoes, quartered 1/2 c. fresh or frozen […]
LUNCH – SPICY SALMON BOWL
Ingredients For the salmon 1/3 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. chili garlic sauce Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp. honey 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 (4-oz.) salmon fillets For the quick pickled cucumbers 1/2 c. rice vinegar or rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt […]
DINNER – PAN-FRIED TILAPIA
Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 4 (6-oz.) tilapia filets Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil 2 tbsp. cilantro leaves, for garnish Lime wedges, for serving Directions: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, […]
