Hummus is one of those foods that has always been a go to for me. It’s packed with quality protein and tastes amazing on just about anything! Give this delicious hummus recipe a try: Ingredients: 1 cup dry chickpeas 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 2 cups cold water 1/4 cup tahini 2 TBS fresh lemon … Read more
What are Goji Berries? Goji berries are small red-ish berries and when dried they are similar to raisins. These tiny berries are traditionally used in Chinese medicine because they are reaping with many health benefits. Goji berries are low in calories, fat free, and are packed with a good source of protein which makes it … Read more
Typically, people eating a standard western diet eat relatively little, if any pulses. Pulses are a subgroup of legumes which include the dried seed. Dried peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas are the most common varieties of pulses. Pulses are so important to our diet and future of the environment, that the United Nations declared that … Read more
Most of the time when we start a new journey in life we are full of excitement and energy. This explosive start is amazing when we first begin. Unfortunately we usually run out of energy or get confused before real change can begin to take place. As a personal trainer, and from personal experience; there … Read more
Taking a mental health break by spending a couple of days in nature can energize our mind, body and soul. The foods we choose to take along are can nourish our immune system and give it the boost it might need. But when you think of camping food do you immediately think of wieners, beans … Read more
Here’s a crazy stat for you: The average American consumes around 150-170 pounds of sugar PER YEAR! Yikes! The unfortunate fact is that aside from the sugar we add to our food and beverages, there is also plenty of it hidden in all sorts of foods, from bread to cereal to condiments to yogurt and beyond. … Read more
What is kale? Kale is a member of the cabbage family. It is related to cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens and brussels sprouts. There are many different types of kale. The leaves can be green or purple in color, and have either a smooth or curly shape. The most common type of … Read more
Every year during the winter months thousands of people suffer from the blues . Did you know there are ways to decrease or eliminate those feelings of fatigue or sadness? Today i would like to share with you ways to increase your energy and feel better throughout these cold winter months . One quick and … Read more
Water is the key! It is possible to survive weeks without food but possibly only one day without water. Essentially two-thirds of our bodies are made up of water. According to Alice Kavounas, author of Water Pure Therapy, “You need water to enable your body to keep eliminating toxic substances, to produce digestive enzymes, maintain … Read more
