The Holiday season brings so much joy and happiness to so many people, but with the joyous celebrations often come high-calorie, sugar-loaded foods and beverages which often lead to the infamous Holiday Weight Gain! Have no fear! As part of the Maintain, Don’t Gain Movement, I have some great and simple nutrition tips to help you avoid gaining weight throughout the Holiday season.
Meal Makeover: Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake (Gluten-free and no added sugars)!
RecipeCommentBelieve it or not, the Holidays are right around the corner! Have no fear, I have the perfect HEALTHY Holiday dessert that even the greatest Pumpkin Cheesecake connoisseur will love! Trust me, no one will know that this dessert is actually healthy, made with wholesome ingredients, and is gluten-free and free of added sugars!
Free Fitness Friday: Upper-body & Core Body-weight Workout
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Fitness, WorkoutCommentNutrition Tip Tuesday: How to eat better and still enjoy the foods you love
Nutrition1 CommentI recently worked a local Health Fair and received several great questions from the participants. The most common question was "How do I eat better, but still enjoy the foods I love?" This question really stuck out to me so I wanted to share my answer. And trust me, you will be very happy to learn that your CAN eat better and STILL enjoy the foods you LOVE!
Recipe Feature: Paleo Butternut Squash Lasagna
RecipeCommentCraving a hearty lasagna without the high carbohydrate load and excess saturated fat of most traditional recipes? Stop looking! I have the perfect hearty and delicious grain-free and dairy-free recipe that will satisfy your craving and quickly become a family favorite! Check out this simple and delicious recipe for Paleo Butternut Squash Lasagna!
Free Fitness Friday: Cable Backside Circuit Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentNutrition Tip Tuesday: Surprising Health Benefits of Yogurt
CommentYogurt has quickly become a favorite dairy option for many Americans and several varieties of yogurt have practically taken over the dairy aisle in grocery stores nationwide. While there is a lot of controversy about the health effects of dairy, it may surprise you to learn about the proven health benefits of yogurt! No sure what makes yogurt so special compared to its other dairy family members? Here are my top health benefits of yogurt and how to increase your consumption of this powerful (and tasty) food to improve your overall health!
Recipe Feature: Pumpkin Protein Balls
RecipeCommentOctober is ALMOST over, but the temperatures in Tampa are just beginning to show signs of cooling down. While it may not feel all that much like Fall here, I have FALL-en in love with this new Protein Ball recipe made with .... you guessed it, PUMPKIN!! Check out this super simple, delicious and nutritious recipe for Pumpkin Protein Balls that are packed with antioxidants and protein!
Free Fitness Friday: Lower-body Dumbbell Circuit Workout
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Fitness, WorkoutCommentNutrition Tip Tuesday: Preventing Iron Deficiency with Iron-Rich Foods
CommentIt is well known that Iron is an important nutrient for optimal health, but many individuals may not know how much Iron they need each day and which foods contain the largest amount of Iron. A dear friend of mine who is pregnant with her second child asked me how she can increase her Iron intake without taking more pills or eating too much red meat during her pregnancy. If she has this question, then I know others may have the same question! So this week's Nutrition Tip is all about Iron and the best food sources for this essential mineral.
Recipe Feature: Crockpot Turkey Quinoa Enchilada Casserole (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
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Fitness, WorkoutCommentNutrition Tip Tuesday: Spice up your life and reduce inflammation
CommentIt is widely known that chronic inflammation wreaks havoc on our bodies and is the underlying cause of nearly every single chronic disease, such as heart disease, auto-immune disease, and cancer. While this may seem like a depressing way to start a Nutrition Tip, I bring the good news that you can control and even prevent chronic inflammation with the foods you eat! Today is all about ways to use certain spices that naturally reduce inflammation and can help you avoid those serious chronic diseases, while also adding some tasty spice to your life!
Meal Makeover: Grain-Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Avocado Frosting
RecipeCommentLooking for a healthier dessert option for your next birthday party or celebratory event? Well look no further for I have the BEST Grain-Free Cupcake recipe (with no added sugars or butter) that is free of gluten and guilt, but packed with nutrients and deliciousness! That's right, now you can Have your (Cup)cake and eat it too!
Free Fitness Friday: Plank Circuit Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentNutrition Tip Tuesday: Healthy Travel Tips
CommentThis year has been full of traveling! A long vacation in Italy, a couple quick weekend trips here and there, a long vacation out West, and a another handful of quick weekend trips to visit family and friends! While all this traveling has been a blast, being on the go can tire you out... especially when your normal eating, sleeping, and exercising routines get thrown off. Here are my top tips for staying healthy while traveling so you will be prepared for your next trip!