Best Pre Packaged Foods
Entrees:
Kashi thin crust basil pesto pizza
SeaPak salmon burger
Evol teriyaki chicken bowl
Organic Bistro Chicken Parmesan
Amy's light in sodium bean and rice burrito
Side dishes:
Newman's salad dressing. Darker dressing is better. Balsamic vinegarette
Steam fresh veggies in the bag
Pacific Organic Soup - Creamy butternut squash
Sweet Treats:
Breyers Pure Fruit Frozen fruit bars
Back to Nature Cookies
Almond Dream Lil Dreamers - ice cream sandwich
Vitalicious - Chocolate Vita Brownie
Super Foods to Prevent Cancer:
Lima Beans - steam or sauté in olive oil.
Parsley - cup a day. Keep fresh in water on counter or plastic bag in fridge.
Limes help to fight lung cancer - slice lime in half and squeeze. Half a cup a day. Substitute salt with lime.
Apricots help reduce risk of stomach cancer - 7 a day but can eat dried ones. Go for organic, sun dried and darker ones.
Cooking Oils:
1. Olive oil
2.Canola oil
3. Macadamian nut oil - best for baking. (Ex. pancakes)
4. Toasted sesame oil - Asian foods
5. Walnut oil - don't cook with..... Only use as a dressing or substitute in place of butter
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Beauty Tip
Just wanted to share a beauty product with you ladies!
The Dr. Gross peel at Earthsavers is wonderful..... Im not a huge promoter of cosmetics because I think its just a personal preference but this peel is worth it. This AHA/BHA peel penetrates deeply without irritation. retexturizing and anti-aging benefits. recommended for all skin types including sensitive, rosacea and acne. Its a 30 minute treatment that cost $60.00.
I have also been using The Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel which is an at home treatment and voted # 1 Selling At-Home Peel..... Depending on your skin, you can use them everyday or every other day. Its my favorite facial product I have!!
The Dr. Gross peel at Earthsavers is wonderful..... Im not a huge promoter of cosmetics because I think its just a personal preference but this peel is worth it. This AHA/BHA peel penetrates deeply without irritation. retexturizing and anti-aging benefits. recommended for all skin types including sensitive, rosacea and acne. Its a 30 minute treatment that cost $60.00.
I have also been using The Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel which is an at home treatment and voted # 1 Selling At-Home Peel..... Depending on your skin, you can use them everyday or every other day. Its my favorite facial product I have!!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Banana Cream Breakfast Smoothie
6 oz. almond milk
1 scoop Banana Cream Protein Powder (GNC Whey Bolic)
3 Strawberries
1 tsp. peanut butter
1/3 cup oatmeal
Combine in a blender and mix!
About 315 calories
1 scoop Banana Cream Protein Powder (GNC Whey Bolic)
3 Strawberries
1 tsp. peanut butter
1/3 cup oatmeal
Combine in a blender and mix!
About 315 calories
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Flourless Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies!!!
Ingredients:
1 Cup fresh or canned pumpkin
1/2 cup almond butter
4 egg whites
1 cup Agave sweetener (syrup)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup extra dark chocolate chips (at least 65%)
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
Step 1 - Into large mixing bowl, add each ingredient one at a time. Whisk each ingredient until completely mixed before adding the next. Continue this process until you have batter ready to pour and bake. It will be a light and airy batter similar to cake mix.....this will not be thick.
Step 2 - Pour into prepared oiled square baking pan and bake for 35 - 40 minutes. I start checking the brownie at 30 min. Insert knife into center and when it comes out clean... brownies are done.
Step 3 - Let brownies rest for 15 minutes before slicing. These will be very moist and light
Enjoy with some vanilla non fat yogurt too!!!
1 Cup fresh or canned pumpkin
1/2 cup almond butter
4 egg whites
1 cup Agave sweetener (syrup)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup extra dark chocolate chips (at least 65%)
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
Step 1 - Into large mixing bowl, add each ingredient one at a time. Whisk each ingredient until completely mixed before adding the next. Continue this process until you have batter ready to pour and bake. It will be a light and airy batter similar to cake mix.....this will not be thick.
Step 2 - Pour into prepared oiled square baking pan and bake for 35 - 40 minutes. I start checking the brownie at 30 min. Insert knife into center and when it comes out clean... brownies are done.
Step 3 - Let brownies rest for 15 minutes before slicing. These will be very moist and light
Enjoy with some vanilla non fat yogurt too!!!
Health Benefits of Agave Nectar
Swap your traditional syrup with Agave! Swap white sugar in your coffee for Agave! Swap white sugar when you bake with Agave! WHY?
One of the most health-promoting properties of Agave nectar is its favorable glycemic profile. Its sweetness comes primarily from a complex form of fructose called inulin. Fructose is the sugar that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables. The carbohydrate in agave has a low glycemic index, which provides sweetness without the "sugar rush" and unhealthful blood sugar spike caused by many other sugars.
Other benefits include:
-Calcium absorption for bone density and overall health
-Calories counts show that cup for cup, agave comes in MUCH LOWER than conventional sugar (savings around 300 calories per cup)
-Immunity boost and increased energy levels due to cutting down on processed food and replacing with nutritional value
One of the most health-promoting properties of Agave nectar is its favorable glycemic profile. Its sweetness comes primarily from a complex form of fructose called inulin. Fructose is the sugar that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables. The carbohydrate in agave has a low glycemic index, which provides sweetness without the "sugar rush" and unhealthful blood sugar spike caused by many other sugars.
Other benefits include:
-Calcium absorption for bone density and overall health
-Calories counts show that cup for cup, agave comes in MUCH LOWER than conventional sugar (savings around 300 calories per cup)
-Immunity boost and increased energy levels due to cutting down on processed food and replacing with nutritional value
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The Top 7 Muscle Building Exercises
While some machines and cables can be beneficial, they are rarely as good as their barbell or dumbbell counterparts.
1. Squats - No workout should be without deep squats. They are performed with a barbell.
2. Deadlifts - Second only to squats in effectiveness. Barbell only exercise
3. Dips - Dips work the shoulders, chest and tricpes.
4. Pull Ups - Great exercise for the back and biceps
5. Bench Press - An upper body staple exercise.
6. Overhead Press - Nearly all seated and standing dumbell and barbell overhead presses are solid choices.
7. Rows - Both barbell and dumbbell rows are tremendous upper back exercises
1. Squats - No workout should be without deep squats. They are performed with a barbell.
2. Deadlifts - Second only to squats in effectiveness. Barbell only exercise
3. Dips - Dips work the shoulders, chest and tricpes.
4. Pull Ups - Great exercise for the back and biceps
5. Bench Press - An upper body staple exercise.
6. Overhead Press - Nearly all seated and standing dumbell and barbell overhead presses are solid choices.
7. Rows - Both barbell and dumbbell rows are tremendous upper back exercises
Monday, December 5, 2011
Stay Younger Longer
WHEN IS YOUR BODY IN ITS PRIME?
Age 26, according to new research in Age: Journal of the American Aging Association, which found that elite runners clocked their best times during that sweet-spot year. "Muscle protein production steadily declines as we age, thus muscles naturally become somewhat weaker," explains John Porcari, Ph.D. So bottom line is to stay active!! If you do, your body ages at least 80% slower compared with those that are sedentary. Exercise for 30 minutes on most days and weight train two to three days a week!!!!
Age 26, according to new research in Age: Journal of the American Aging Association, which found that elite runners clocked their best times during that sweet-spot year. "Muscle protein production steadily declines as we age, thus muscles naturally become somewhat weaker," explains John Porcari, Ph.D. So bottom line is to stay active!! If you do, your body ages at least 80% slower compared with those that are sedentary. Exercise for 30 minutes on most days and weight train two to three days a week!!!!