Posts Tagged ‘healthy’
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Photo by: Sean Dreilinger on Flickr.com
If you’re a parent or a grandparent, you probably already know that the things you teach those little kids of yours will last a lifetime. The thing is – are you teaching them habits that will benefit them for a LONG lifetime? Do you provide dessert every day? Seems harmless, cause they’re so cute and sweet and gee whiz, even thin right now! But a habit of dessert every day today will turn in to a habit of dessert every day in twenty years and that usually doesn’t turn out so good. Not only does it, of course, increase their chances of struggling with their weight … but it also increases their chances of incurring a variety of awful ailments and diseases, even premature death. (more…)
Tags: children, exercise, fit, food, grandparent, habits, healthy, kids, lifestyle, longevity, nutritious, parent, raising, video
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Photo by: indichick7 on Flickr.com
Pirate Brands, maker of Pirate’s Booty and other healthy baked snacks is always working hard to come up with healthy yet delicious treats to satisfy your craving for salty stuff. Their products go great at barbeques and they’ve kindly sent over some tips for keeping all of the dishes which surround your Pirate’s Booty healthy too. This is actually the way I grill out, so I thought I’d pass them along!
- Go Lean, or go home. Instead of a fatty New York strip steak or pork chop, select lean meats like chicken (sans the skin), top sirloin or pork tenderloin. Grill up burgers using lean ground turkey or bison. Fish is also delish on the barbie! For meatless meals try veggie burgers or Portobello mushrooms.
- Make sure to veg out. Grilling veggies is not only healthy, but the process really brings out the natural flavors and juices. Some great grilled vegetables include corn, zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers. Shish kabobs are always a hit as they’re fun to make and eat with the family! (more…)
Tags: barbeque, bbq, cheddar, diet, fruit, healthy, lean meat, lose-weight, pirates-booty, salty, snack, veggies
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
BrothersAllNatural.com
Finally! There are legitimatley healthy non-perishable snacks that you can take with you to enjoy just as easily as a bag of chips. Hitting the market with zeal are several brands of freeze-dried fruit snacks with zero, or just a touch of, sugar added. Brothers-All-Natural, Frutzio, and Crispy Green are three brands that I’ve been sampling lately and am completely stoked about; I love them all. They offer a diverse variety of choices including: apple, mango, banana, strawberry, pear, pineapple and more. Comprised of real fruit, they’re low in calorie, contain zero fat and come in convenient high quality bags. (more…)
Tags: apple, banana, cars, dried fruit, freeze, fruit, hannah-montana, healthy, lose-weight, low cal, low-fat, mango, mickey-mouse, non-perishable, peach, pears, pineapple, princess, produce, snacks, wholesome
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
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This summer salsa will knock your socks off and fill you with vitamins A and C.
Ingredients:
2 cups watermelon, chopped small
2 cups peaches, chopped small
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon hot pepper, diced (more…)
Tags: delicious, healthy, jacki donaldson, low cal, lowfat, peach, recipe, salsa, summer, watermelon
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
If you’re looking for a sweet treat that will actually satisfy both your rumbly tummy and conscience, then you should consider the following new choices!
Wings of Nature offers a line of nutritious snack bars which are high protein, gluuten free, trans fat free, and free of refined sugars. I’ve tried each of three flavors and thought they were pretty tasty; Expresso Coffee, Cranberry Crunch and Almond Raisin were all quite enjoyable. The only caviet with these bars is that they are high in fat. Yes, it’s the good kind of fat found in seeds and nuts, but it’s each bar is still comprised of at least 50% fat. This just means that you should consume them wisely! Instead of gobbling the bars up wrecklessly, choose them as a filling snack when you’ve got a long way to go between meals, are out hiking or even as a wiser dessert compared to chocolate bars. A 24 pack of these bars will cost you $31.99.
BenedettoFoods.com
Benedetto Chocolates are the first confection ever to be classified as a protein bar. I’ve tried the flavors Mint, (more…)
Tags: benedetto, chocolate, expresso, fat, gluten free, healthy, protein, snack bar, sugar free, sweet, treat, wings of nature
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
dreamgear.net
If you’re a Wii Fit user or plan to be soon, this is a fun giveaway you do not want to miss out on. Brought to you by dreamGEAR and 24 Hour Fitness, is a really fun and functional accessory pack to go along with both your Wii Fit and traditional gym workouts. This bundle also makes an especially special gift, cause when you love (or really like) someone who’s invested in their health … it just makes sense to choose presents which support those efforts!
The dreamGEAR/24 Hour Fitness 7-in-1 Fitness Bundle includes:
- Protective NeoSleeve for the Wii balance board
- Comfortable yoga mat and textured socks
- Mini massager to soothe and relax muscles
- Convenient remote holsters and rechargeable battery pack
- Free 30-day 24 Hour Fitness Membership
To enter to win this fab “fitness bundle” for you or someone you love, use the comment to tell why you love your Wii Fit or why you want to get one. The contest will end June 23rd, 2010 at 8pm. One winner will be chosen at random, and shall receive their prize from dreamGEAR within 14 days of providing a proper mailing address. Good luck! (more…)
Tags: 24 hour fitness, balance board, contest, exercise, free, gift, giveaway, health-club, healthy, massage, present, sleeve, wii fit, yoga mat
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
As I turn another year older, appreciating that I am surrounded by loved ones and still healthier than ever, I’ve decided when I blow out the candles on my low fat ice cream cake today, I will make my wish for you. I will wish that you will make great choices when it comes to the food and drinks you put in your mouth and that you will exercise vigorously on a regular basis. My mission in life is to tack ten years of quality life on to everyone whom I come across, so beyond my legitimate work efforts I’ve decided to use my wishes for you too.
My gifts this year were vast, and to share the most recent … my phone client Bethany sent me a birthday wish revealing that she’s dropped a whole size. I’m elated! Kate is at her lowest weight since college and has started her first pregnancy in the best shape possible. Melissa started her fourth pregnancy about 20 pounds down. Wow! Kristen K has dropped 21 pounds and has taken 10 years off of her face to go with it. Suelen proves that 63 year old women can still be incredibly strong, capable and HOT! Jodi turned jock with me many years ago and continues to impress with distance runs, triathlons and more. Kristen S makes me happy because she knows how to make fitness fun; she works out with her dogs, friends and refuses to do things she doesn’t want to do. She also does it while looking fabulous at all times. Byron is addicted to P90X and Ann has lost so much weight that I officially may need to fly to D.C. to take her shopping for fitted clothes. (more…)
Tags: birthday, expert, fitness, fitzness, gift, happy, healthy, wish
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Bar food lovers rejoice! Skip the nacho dip while you’re out and enjoy it when you’re home instead. This recipe will satisfy that craving and then some!
Ingredients
4 cups Baked Tortilla Chips
3 cups precooked grilled chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
1½ cups tomatoes, diced
¼ cup jalapeño peppers, sliced
½ cup fat-free sour cream
1 cup salsa
Directions
1. Layer chips, chicken, and cheese in a large baking dish. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes. Remove to a large serving dish. Sprinkle tomatoes over hot nachos.
2. Serve with peppers, sour cream, and salsa on the side. (more…)
Tags: bar food, chicken nachos, diet, everything flat belly cookbook, healthy, lose-weight, low-calorie, low-fat, nachos, recipe
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
Amazon.com
The Calorie King: Calorie Fat and Carbohydrate Counter 2010 is a tremendous resources for both dining in and dining out. Keep this tiny book in your bag at all times and you’ll always know what type of price you’ll be paying for everything you allow to cross your lips!
Tags: alcohol, calorie, fitzness, food, fridays, healthy, king, lose, outback, restaurant, snacks, track, weight
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010
I’m proud to say that my gorgeous and sweet son, Parker, turned five yesterday. He’s a perfect angel and because of this I could not refuse when he insisted on having an ice cream cake that looked like a dog for his birthday. He also insisted that I make it! Now, it’s true that I am the author of a cookbook, but my forte really lies in making healthier versions of the higher fat foods most folks love to eat. Making things look pretty is not one of my better skills. Nonetheless … I adopted this mission on behalf of my baby boy.
The first thing I’d like you to know is that I did survive. The second thing is that the cake kind of did look like a dog. Third and most importantly, I want you to know that I maintained the high standards for that cake that I am accustomed to year-round. I did this by using low-fat frozen yogurt for the ice cream layer and cooking the cake without oil, butter or whole eggs. As I detail in The Everything Flat belly Cookbook, I use Egg Beaters instead of eggs and sugar free syrup in place of oil and butter. I wanted Parker to be happy, but also knew that I could never be happy with myself if I pumped grease and fat into children. So! I’m proud today to say “Mission Accomplished” as his party was a success and hope that if you’re ever given a similar task you’ll step up to the plate in every way you can. (more…)
Tags: birthday, cake, dog, fitz, fitzness, frozen, fun, healthy, ice cream, low-fat, recipe, the-everything-flat-belly-cookbook, yogurt
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