Healthy Chocolate MacNut Cookies

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    Form the dough into a log, freeze, and then slice into perfectly shaped cookies. Here’s what you need: 2 1/2 cup blanched almond flour 2 Tablespoons flax meal 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted over low heat 1/3 cup agave nectar 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, … [Read more...]

Fluffy Egg White Biscuits

This is a great recipe for low-carb biscuits. They are gluten free and use flax meal and egg whites to create a soft, fluffy texture. When striving towards a fat loss goal it's important to limit the amount of bread that you eat, due to all the simple carbs. This recipe is a great way to enjoy some bread while still maintaining your clean diet. Servings: 20 The Ingredients: 2 cups blanched … [Read more...]

5 Tips to Rid the Sugar Craving

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What is it about just the thought of a piece of chocolate, caramel, pastry or any other tasty treat that makes you want to salivate and throw all healthy caution out the window? Well...I really hate to say it, but sugar, the "food" that the world craves and dreams about has no nutritional value, and is in fact, a drug. Yes, I said it! Sugar is a drug. I know that's not what you probably want to … [Read more...]

10 Summer Shape Up Tips for the College Bound

The college years can be some of the best in our lives; but often those years include a few extra pounds that we'd rather not take with us after graduation. What if there was a way to ward off the cravings, replace low energy with abundant energy and stay in shape through the summer months and beyond? Well, there is! And with very little effort on your part, you can be your absolute best come the … [Read more...]

Four ways to live well this winter

Get ready for spring with these tips to stay active and healthy during the cold weather months (BPT - Blog contributor) - Dreaming of spring despite the cold weather outside? You're not the only one. Many people start thinking of warmer temperatures as soon as the mercury drops. Instead of sitting inside this winter, use these tips to "think spring" so you'll be ready when the thermometer rises … [Read more...]

Healthy recipe of the week: Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice Soup

Thanksgiving is over, but now what do you do with all that left-over turkey? Try sprucing up your left-overs in a soup dish that will keep your body nourished and warm after the holidays. Servings: 4-6 Here's what you need: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 to 6 large shallots, chopped 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/3 cups) 1 large red bell pepper, cut into … [Read more...]

Health recipe of the week: Mediterranean Turkey Kebabs

Here's a great recipe for a busy weekday dinner. Ground turkey breast is mixed Mediterranean spices to create flavorful, protein-packed kebabs. Serve with salad and vegetables and a side of plain Greek yogurt. Servings: 4 Here's what you need... 1 1/2 pounds turkey breast, de-boned, trimmed of skin and cut into thin strips 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 eggs 1/4 cup almond … [Read more...]

How Eating More Fiber Will Help You Lose Weight

It just so happens that every time I mention to a client that they need to eat more fiber; I get this mortified look in their face. I don't understand it. Maybe I'm just an anomaly, but I find that foods packed with fiber are far more delicious (not to mention healthier for you) than our high fat, high carb and overly-processed counterparts. So in an effort to prove to my clients and every other … [Read more...]

Quinoa, Arugula and Roasted Veggie Salad

This healthy salad that starts with dark flavorful greens, then adds cooked veggies, creamy goat cheese, some tender quinoa. No dressing required, since all the ingredients pack so much flavor. Next time that you are wondering what to make for dinner, try this Arugula, Quinoa and Warm Vegetable Salad. Feel free to add a side of grilled or baked chicken breast. Servings: 4 Here's what you … [Read more...]

Healthy Orange Chicken and Green Beans

Here's a recipe that adds fruit to dinner and takes all the guilt out of orange-flavored chicken. There's no sugar and no fryer involved. Just skinless, boneless chicken breast, marinated in orange juice, pan seared and then baked. Serve it up with orange-spiked green beans for a nutritious, protein-packed meal. Servings: 4 Here's what you need: For the Chicken: 2 cups fresh orange juice 2 … [Read more...]