Breakfast Protein Parfait
Here’s a great recipe to make the night before for an easy grab-n-go breakfast straight out of the fridge. It’s packed with protein, vitamins and minerals for sustained energy all morning long. And it tastes great too. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need… ¼ cup Greek Yogurt, plain, fat free ¼ cup low fat cottage cheese 1 scoop high quality strawberry or vanilla protein powder ¼ cup fresh berries 1 Tablespoon pecan pieces, toasted In a...
4 Worst Breakfast Items
Don’t get caught eating one of these 4 things for breakfast: 1. Breakfast pastry: muffins, doughnuts, bear claws and croissants sure taste good with coffee, but all those refined carbs are going to cause unwanted weight gain. 2. Granola Bars: watch out for the breakfast bars that claim to give you fiber, vitamins and minerals. Check the number of carbs and sugars on the back of the label – most contain the same sugar as a pastry. 3....
7 Weight Loss Resolutions You Can Keep
Are you feeling reluctant to create New Year’s Resolutions about losing weight? After years of failed resolutions past, I don’t blame you. However, if you pick the right resolutions, you’ll face the New Year head on, ready to make good on your big plans from January 1 all the way to December 31. What kind of resolutions will you actually keep this year? Good question. Here are seven resolutions that you can keep and that will help you...
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Here’s a great snack or appetizer to share with friends and family during the winter months. The nitrate-free bacon and scallops contain healthy protein that will provide usable nutrients for your day. To keep on track with your diet, stay away from appetizers that are fried or filled with carbohydrates. Servings: 12 Here’s what you need: 4 Tablespoons coconut oil 3 cloves garlic, minced dash of sweet paprika dash of salt...
Tips to Avoid Overeating at Your Holiday Party
Use these 4 quick tips to avoid overeating at your holiday party: A plate of appetizers is considered a meal. Don’t load up on appetizers and then sit down to a full meal. Survey all of your food options before beginning to eat. Choose a few of your favorites and then fill the rest of your plate with greens. Liquid calories count. Stick with only one calorie-filled drink and then switch to water. Eat a sensible meal before you arrive...
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