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Category Archives: Nutrition
Popeye’s Simple & Healthy Chicken Marsala
It’s another weeknight and you’ve finally returned home from work, it’s very likely that you’re asking yourself….”what’s for dinner?” Well we all know that chicken is always in season. And who doesn’t love the classic Southern Italian dish, made with … Continue reading
SPRING into Action
While the calendar might indicate that Spring has arrived, the weather hasn’t been quick to agree. But have faith, you will be BBQing poolside before you know it and what better way to prep for Summer than with a solid … Continue reading
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Healthy, Happy Comfort Food ~ Italian Style
The morning air feels crisp and fresh while the evenings are dark and brisk. We are slowly but surely moving into the season of warm, comfort foods. When we think of comfort food we often visualize heavy sauces, meats, breads and cheeses. Yet, … Continue reading
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Tagged Comfort food, feast of san gennaro, Healthy comfort food, Healthy recipe, healthy-living, Nutrition
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Stay Fit on Vacation
For many people, booking a vacation provides the necessary inspiration for individuals to embrace the fit life in an effort to achieve a lean and toned beach body. Having that date on your calendar provides a constant reminder and countdown … Continue reading
Fight Fat with Fat
Believe it or not, fat is our best source of fuel and is absolutely crucial to the healthy functioning of our bodies. Dietary fat plays a major role in helping us achieve our weight loss goals. Specifically, fat maximizes our … Continue reading
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Tagged Almonds, Coconut oil, Fat, fitness, Flax, health, healthy-living, LDL cholesterol, Macronutrients, Nutrition, Olive oil, Omega-3 fatty acid, weight loss
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Nutritious & Delicious Irish Soda Bread
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations just wouldn’t be the same without enjoying a traditional Irish Soda Bread. Each year, my mother and I bake our secret family recipe passed down by my Great Aunt Marie. Yet, in an effort to stay … Continue reading
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Tagged health, Healthy recipe, healthy-living, Irish Soda Bread, National nutrition month, Nutrition, St. Patrick's Day
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Keen on Quinoa
March is National Nutrition Month so I’d like to turn the spotlight on one of the world’s most powerful foods. If you haven’t heard of this super food yet get ready to indulge in a perfect plant protein loaded with … Continue reading
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Tagged health, healthy-living, Minerals, National nutrition month, Nutrition, Quinoa, Super food, Vitamins
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Beware the Snack Attack
Although I hate to admit it, even as a fitness competitor, there are days when I just can’t seem to stop snacking. It’s as if my stomach is a bottomless pit and I am ruled by an insatiable hunger that … Continue reading
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Tis the season for candy apples and pumpkin carving. This year’s world record went to Ron Wallace of Rhode Island who grew a massive 2,009 lb. pumpkin for which he was awarded $15,500 at the Topsfield Fair. For those of … Continue reading
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