These white sugar and artificial sweeteners are a healthy alternative to use in desserts, coffee, or tea. Although I still use them sparingly, and, or once in a great while. SWEETLEAF is the best tasting Non-GMO, stevia sweetener I have found so far. It lis a prebiotic so it helps with the digestive system. Luv …
Fat free, chemical free, calorie free sweeteners i prefer! Read More »
Like most people, I’ve ALWAYS had stage fright. And, repeating the statement, “Nothing is that difficult” has helped to change that! One example, specifically, is how it helped me to do my absolute best while performing in my bikini competition shows. While there have been various lessons and experiences that have helped me to overcome …
Building some muscle mass can actually help protect your body from injury. Of course, you don’t need to become a body builder, even lean muscle mass can help to protect, or at least minimize damage to your bones and joints due to injuries like falls. Building muscles will: TAKE A LOAD OFF YOUR JOINTS! Having …
Bag of Organic Herb salad mix (available at Trader Joe’s)Diced tomatoesDiced CucumbersFresh squeezed lemonRice Vinegar (available at Trader Joe’s)A few dashes of salt/sea salt The herb salad mix can taste a little bitter to me, so I sometimes mix in a few sprinkles of Olive oil, and add a bit of diced Avocado.
Tabouli is a very healthy, very popular mediterranean dish. It would be helpful to use a food processor to chop the parsley and the onion separately, but be careful not to not mince. -Start with soaking 3/4 cup of (Bulghar Fine no. 1) in fresh squeezed lemon juice for at least 30 min.-Rinse 4 bunches …
Bird dog exercise helps reduce lower back pain by strengthen your core, the abdominals and lumbar spine muscles. In addition to strengthening your core muscles, this exercise teaches you hip mobility with back stability. This means you are learning to engage these stabilizer (core) muscles, and making them do the work to take pressure off …
Best exercise to strengthen your back and reduce lower back pain! Read More »
Park, beach, or home, gym, no equipment necessary to strengthen your core…abdominals, back, and shoulders! Use about 30 second hold times, up to 3-4 reps. Please keep in mind planks are not recommended for those with shoulder pain/injuries. As with any exercise, you should feel not pain in you neck, back or anywhere else in …
Planks! a fun and easy exercise you can do just about anywhere! Read More »
The Single leg hip thrust with a dumbbell press is a great multi-joint exercise works your shoulders, chest, triceps, lower back as well as glutes and lower body. And, you’ll be burning more calories because you are working your lower body and upper body at the same time with weights!!!
-Boil wheat or gluten free noodles.-Wipe a little olive oil or coconut oil into your pan.-Saute chopped brussel sprouts and thinly sliced carrots for about 15 minutes.-Add the noodles.-Add Satay Peanut Sauce (Can be found at Trader Joe’s). To keep this healthy dish low fat increase the amount of vegetables, and reduce the amount of …
One of the ways I keep my spaghetti dishes lower calorie and lower fat, is by making my own sauce. I chop up tons of bell peppers and onions, sometimes saute them, add garlic, pepper and salt, basil and any other favorite italian spices. Then I add the organic tomato paste and water, or tomato …
