Homemade Chai Tea
Chai tea is an aromatic spiced tea that originated in India. It is a great alternative to coffee and boasts many health benefits. Chock full of antioxidants, chai tea is known to have a calming...
View ArticleBaked Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce
Many people have told me that they are reluctant to cook fish at home because they have difficulty creating a seafood dish that is both simple and flavorful. This recipe is super quick and easy and...
View ArticleRoasted 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...
View ArticleBeware 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...
View ArticleKeen 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...
View ArticleNutritious & 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....
View ArticleFight 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....
View ArticleGreen Coffee Bean Extract- Myth or Magic Pill?
Last year the Almighty Dr. Oz aired a segment on the latest miracle supplement to hit the shelves: Green Coffee Bean Extract. A study published in the journal on Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and...
View ArticleStay 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...
View ArticleHealthy, 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...
View ArticleSPRING 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...
View ArticlePopeye’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...
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