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This is just another recipe for the continuation of a series on simple recipes that will help support more protein in your diet, as well as combining carbohydrates and protein to support energy for your body. Why carbohydrates and protein? When carbohydrates are taken with protein, there’s a blast of insulin. Insulin kicks the body’s [...]

This is just another recipe for the continuation of a series on simple recipes using protein powder that will help support more protein in your diet, as well as combining carbohydrates and protein to support energy for your body. I’ve tried a few over the past couple of weeks, and they didn’t work out great, [...]

I am always looking at ways to include protein in my family’s daily diet. Why?  Protein is just one way to keep you on a path of good nutrition and weight management. Protein is more satisfying than fats or carbohydrates.  Also by eating enough protein, you help preserve muscle mass and encourage fat burning, while [...]

This quick soup recipe makes a healthy and creamy soup from puréed vegetables and skim milk. You can have it as a light start to a heavier meal, or serve it with a crusty wheat bread for a light meal. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. [...]

Hello Everyone, we are now our LAST week of our 10-week period to wake up the muscles…  How is everyone doing with the program? The goal over this 10-week period was to weekly introduce a resistance training exercise you can easily do at home, in front of the TV, whenever you have a few minutes.  It’s an easy [...]

Hello Everyone, we are now on week 9 of our 10-week period to wake up the muscles…  How is everyone doing with the program?  The goal over this 10-week period is to weekly introduce a resistance training exercise you can easily do at home, in front of the TV, whenever you have a few minutes.  It’s [...]

Hello Everyone, we are now on week 8 of our 10-week period to wake up the muscles…  The goal over this 10-week period is to weekly introduce a resistance training exercise you can easily do at home, in front of the TV, whenever you have a few minutes.  It’s an easy way to introduce exercise in [...]

For years I thought the foods I bought were healthy.  Why?  Because I believed what the manufacturers stated on the products’ packaging.  Well, I had a lot to learn!  Don’t let food manufacturers deceive you on the value of the food you buy! Let me explain…  Unfortunately the food label laws give license to manufacturer’s [...]

Do you love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate?  Well, I do!  It is absolutely one of my weaknesses.  So I found a way to still have the great taste, just in a healthier way… It’s very simple… a slice of wheat bread toasted (I usually use Country Kitchen Double Fiber 100% Wheat Bread) [...]

Hello Everyone, we are now on week 7 of our 10-week period to wake up the muscles…  The goal over this 10-week period is to weekly introduce a resistance training exercise you can easily do at home, in front of the TV, whenever you have a few minutes.  It’s an easy way to introduce exercise in [...]