Here’s one of my favorite lunches… Light ‘n Tasty Egg Salad Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 4 hard-boiled eggs with yolks removed 1 hard-boiled egg 2 tablespoons nonfat mayonnaise 2 stalks celery, finely diced 2 whole wheat English Muffins, toasted 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 pinch celery seeds salt and cracked black pepper to … Continued
Halloween is over, but the crying continues. Of course, I’m talking about the tears that you’ll feel like shedding when you see all the empty Halloween wrappers at your feet. It’s likely that Halloween has had some spooky effect on your nutrition if you’re like most people. One way I defend against indulging in the … Continued
It’s all over but the crying. I’m referring to Halloween and the loads of little chocolate bars that possibly found their way down your throat. Today is a new day.Whether you’re a parent or not, it’s likely that you were effected by this goolish holiday. You either handed out treats or inspected pillow cases of … Continued
Spaghetti squash is one of the easiest vegetables to prepare without adding fat in the cooking process. Each squash is filled with folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, and beta carotene – and best of all it is a low calorie food. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 1 spaghetti squash 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1/2 … Continued
Here’s one that even I can make…5 minutes prep time and 30 minutes cook time. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 cups hot cooked instant rice (cooked as … Continued
It was recently Thanksgiving here in Canada and as many of you may experience, that usually means more food than ever. I managed to dodge the ‘food coma’ bullet by making some healthy choices, but I haven’t been so lucky in the past. I guess one thing about getting a little older is that … Continued
This spaghetti sauce is delicious and packed with protein. For an even healthier option, serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti squash or steamed broccoli. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 1 pound uncooked turkey tenderloin, cubed 1 medium green pepper, cut into 3/4-in. pieces 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 2/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms … Continued
If you’re a Canadian, you may have recently gone into a ‘food coma’. With the celebration of Thanksgiving recently, you know it probably meant more food than ever. Did your celebration center around food?Most holidays do and they’re never ending…Thanksgiving (in Canada) leads to Halloween, that leads to Thanksgiving (in the USA) that leads … Continued
Are you trying to lose weight? Gain weight? Do you have a clue as to how many calories you should be eating? (Now my eyes tend to glaze over when I see numbers, but bare with me, these numbers aren’t that hard to figure. I mean if I can do this, then you can too. … Continued
So this may come off as a bit of a rant… but it needs to happen. I get very annoyed by excuse after excuse I hear from people. If you’re not interested in training with me because of your own personal reasons – I am not offended in the least. However, when I hear … Continued