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Two 15-Minute Vinyasa Flows that Can be Worked into Any Schedule: One Gentle, One Vigorous
If you are like me, my days are jam packed with work and family. There are days that I am being pulled in a million directions and have more items on my to-do list than minutes in the day. I made a pact with myself several years ago that I would make my health and…
Dehydration and Weight Gain
Staying hydrated throughout the holidays could be the #1 way to prevent weight gain. Holiday foods are full of fat, salt and sugar; all of which contribute to dehydration. Eat too many of these foods and you may confuse your thirst for hunger which could lead to additional overeating. Staying hydrated will keep you…
5 Week Series: Prevent Weight Gain As We Approach the New Year
Sometimes the best we can hope for around the holidays is to prevent gaining weight. More often than not the average person gains between 7 and 10 lbs from Thanksgiving to January 1st. In order to lose that weight you will need to decrease your calories to 12oo kCal/day for a minimum of 40 days -or-…
Pomegranate Pancakes
Pomegranate Pancakes
Zucchini-Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Zucchini-Cauliflower Pizza Crust 1 head cauliflower, steamed and chopped in food processor 1 cup grated zucchini 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 2 eggs Place the grated zucchini and cooked cauliflower in a towel and wring all of the excess water out. Whisk eggs in a bowl. Add all other ingredients and blend…
Green Goddess Cheese Spread
A few weeks ago I posted Better than Wheat Thins Cracker with the promise of posting this cheese spread recipe to go with it. I was remiss in keeping that promise but luckily for you, I have wonderful followers that are kind enough to remind me. For your next social gathering or for a healthy…
Wow Your Dinner Guests!: Crispy Skinned Salmon and Herbed Beans
Inspired by bon appetit recipes Pan-Roasted Halibut with Herbed Corona Beans and Crispy Skinned Fish I put my own twist on these recipes with local ingredients from Crown O’Maine Organic Cooperative . The crispy skinned fish is very easy to do and makes a delectable dish sure to wow your dinner guests. The herbed beans add a…
Asparagus-Jarlsberg Tart
Asparagus – Jarlsberg Tart Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, cleaned and trimmed 6 sheets phyllo dough 1/2 pound Jarlsberg cheese, shredded 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced lemon grass coarse ground black pepper Spray olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay out phyllo dough on clean, dry surface. Layer one sheet at a…
St. Patrick’s Day Slow-Cooker Corned Beef Dinner
It’s St. Patty’s Day and whether you have a dash or a giant dose of Irish in your genes or not, it is hard to resist celebrating this fun and festive day. For me St. Patrick’s Day is not just about swilling beer and getting black-out drunk (which seems to be the way of most),…