2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 serrano,or jalapenos, seeded and chopped 1/3 cup green onions,sliced 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, or 2 tsp dried 2 tbsp. lime juice 1/4 tsp salt Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until cold. Good with anything … [Read more...] about Fresh Garden Salsa
Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Marinara Sauce
1 large spaghetti squash 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 sweet red bell pepper, diced 1 cup zucchini or yellow crookneck summer squash, chopped 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup green onion, sliced 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Marinara Sauce
How to Choose the Right Fish Oil Supplement
How to Choose the Right Fish Oil Supplement A few years ago, if someone had suggested I take a fish oil supplement, I would have thought they were crazy. However, with the discovery of “good” fats, and Omega 3 fatty acids, fish oil supplements are becoming more and more popular. Oily fish, such as mackerel and salmon have been found to be one … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Fish Oil Supplement
Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
4 large green peppers 1/4 cup onion, chopped Pam - Olive Oil, Canola or Butter Vegetable or Chicken Broth 1-12 oz can whole corn , drained 1-10 oz pkg baby lima beans , cooked and drained 1/2 tsp dried rosemary , crushed 1 slice bread, torn into pieces (if you're following the You: on a diet book, you could use 100% whole wheat bread) Remove tops, … [Read more...] about Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
Free Weights Vs Machines
Free Weights Vs Machines - The Battle! It seems like everyone has an opinion on this debate. Which is better- free weights or machines? I asked my trainer friends what they thought and it was pretty much split in half. One group loved free weights and the other loved machines. Those that are just beginning to strength train, those that are … [Read more...] about Free Weights Vs Machines
What Does 200 Calories Look Like
What Does 200 Calories Look Like? Some foods have significantly more calories than others but what does the difference actually look like? When you consider that an entire plate of broccoli contains the same number of calories as a small spoonful of peanut butter, you might think twice the next time you decide what to … [Read more...] about What Does 200 Calories Look Like
Following The You Diet
Following The You Diet The You: on a Diet book recommends these 8 rules of eating, and you'll more easily manage your weight and improve your nutrition – all in one swoop. Eat when you're hungry. And eat often, so you're never famished. But have your last meal at least three hours before bed. Change your plates. … [Read more...] about Following The You Diet
Red Lentil Soup
Cooking Spray 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped baby carrots 1/2 tsp ground cumin 3 vegetable bouillon cubes 1 pound pkg red lentils, picked over and rinsed 8 cups coarsely chopped kale leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp chipotle flavored hot pepper sauce Spray pot with cooking spray. Add onions, carrots and cumin, cook 5 minutes or until … [Read more...] about Red Lentil Soup