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Guilt-Free Easter, Tips to help you stay on track, I use to love to indulge on Easter you know some wine, glazed ham or a yummy prim rib and of course those packed fill sugary cadbury creme eggs! Oh ya I would be in a food coma for hours and not to mention the sugar headache that lasted into the next day. These days I have backed off on the foods that no long fit my lifestyle. I do allow myself to have a treat but going over boar isn't an option any longer. Use the tips I posted below to help keep you on track so that you don't go completely off track but you can still enjoy the day. Easter is a day of celebration and indulgence in wine, red meats, and sugary sweets. While it's easy to go overboard in the Easter feast, it's all about balance. Yes, you are allowed your Cadbury Creme Eggs, but use these tips to keep you from completely falling off your diet plan. Let's start with the basic and get your water in. I like a little natural flavor in my water so I add a t...

This is one of my favorite gluten free meals. And it so easy and quick to make. Have you heard of “Miracle Noodles?” These translucent, gelatinous Japanese noodles, which are made from the konjacyam, are low in calories and carbohydrates These are my go to pasta with out the extra carbs and gluten. Shirataki noodles come pre-packaged in liquid, portioned out in a plastic bag that gets refrigerated. ( but you can find them in your local market kept near the dry pasta.) The noodles are watery and emanate a faint, fishy odor (though they’re 100 percent vegan), which comes from the plant they are made from. Shirataki noodle manufacturers recommend rinsing, draining and drying Ingredients 1/2 tbs oil 2 tbs fresh garlic, minced 2 tbs fresh ginger, minced 5 scallions, whites and greens separated and thinly sliced 1 tbs sriracha ( or to taste ) 1 bell peppers, assorted colors, cut into thin strips 6 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 cup of broccoli per person 2 7-oz bags shirataki noo...

Going gluten free is a choice that I am making.   I notice for myself that when I take the gluten out of my diet I feel much better. I was missing my noodles and pasta!!! But I didn’t miss how I felt after eating it.  Now I have so many more options and these are the newest ones. So yummy! Next week I will add a photo and recipe of the salad I will be making.

I am so proud of this man and his dedication to re-committing to take care of himself and retaking control of his health and fitness.  Read his journey and let him know how proud you are. We all struggle at some point but the key is to pick ourselves back up and move forward. TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! I am so proud of this man and his dedication to re-committing to take care of himself and retaking control of his health and fitness.  Read his journey and let him know how proud you are. We all struggle at some point but the key is to pick ourselves back up and move forward. I feel better now. A few years ago, I was in world class condition having completed 2 Ironman events within a 6-month time frame. Prior to that, I was a distance runner and had maintained a strong level of fitness for nearly two decades. Fast forward to 2015 and the stresses of work began to cause my focus, motivation and attitude toward fitness to stray. While my nutrition was never poor, the focu...

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What the heck is Ghee anyways?  Ghee, or commonly referred to as clarified butter, is a dietary source of fat traditionally used in Indian cooking you can find it in specialty stores like whole foods and some grocery stores.  How is Ghee Made? Ghee is made by heating butter slowly until all the water cooks off and the proteins coagulate in the bottom of the pan. The ghee is poured off and strained, solidifying once it has cooled. Ghee is cooked longer than traditional clarified butter which gives it a nutty taste. Why  use Ghee? Ghee has a higher smoke point than normal butter, olive oil and coconut oil, making it an excellent choice for sautéing foods,  It doesn’t taste as good to eat a lone but it has an amazing nutty taste and when add it to your veggies or other foods. Ghee will last a long time outside of the refrigerator and when stored in air tight container it can last up to 3 months and w hen kept in a refrigerator, without ...

Enjoy a delicious and healthy salad.  This is a great go to easy salad you can make in minutes and bring to your next BBQ.  Make sure to make plenty because there will be no leftovers.   Ingredients 2-3 medium size Heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4 to 1/2 inch (good rule of thumb is one per person). 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves. 2 tbs Olive Oil. 1 tbs Balsamic Vinegar  Top with pine nuts Salt and salt pepper taste. (Feta or mozzarella optional) Place sliced tomato, olive oil, balsamic, basil, salt and pepper.