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Good pre-workout snacks

Depending on when you are working out and what type of workout, you might need a little snack before your training session. Here are some snacks that will provide you with enough energy to give 110%.  Pre-workout snacks should have a little protein, fat and carbohydrates to keep fueled for 60 mins of intense exercise.Continue reading “Good pre-workout snacks”

Guilt-free Dessert!

Chef Meg’s Nutty Baked Apples with Raisins (Diabetic Friendly) Submitted by: CHEF_MEG Introduction What a sweet warm treat for a cold afternoon! This dish is like having a piece of apple pie but without the large amount of fat and carbs from the dough. The oats inside will trick your mind into thinking that you didContinue reading “Guilt-free Dessert!”

Crunchy Summertime Salad

Summer Coleslaw Ingredients 1/2 small head cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, shredded 1 cup snow peas, thinly sliced 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced 6 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped, toasted hazelnuts 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Juice of 1/2 lemon 3 tablespoons hazelnut or extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoonContinue reading “Crunchy Summertime Salad”

How to Go Organic without Going Broke!

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=740 Buying Organic Food on a Budget — By Leanne Beattie, Health & Fitness Writer Step into any supermarket these days and you’re sure to find a wide variety of organic foods on the shelves. From produce, milk and meat to breakfast cereals and snack foods, consumers have their pick of certified organic products—a farContinue reading “How to Go Organic without Going Broke!”