Ingredients 12 ounces shelled, cooked, and cooled edamame, about 2 cups, recipe follows 1/4 cup diced onion 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro or parsley leaves 1 large garlic clove, sliced 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown miso 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon red chili paste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 tablespoons olive oil Directions Place the … [Read more...]
May Success Story of the Month
“When you told me at the first meeting that my shoulders wouldn't be in pain if I came, I thought, Yeah, right. Boy, it is like magic. My shoulder joints thank you both. My 2" skinnier waist thanks you, too." Sandy Barletta is not only our Client of the Month she is also the winner of our latest 30 Day Your Best Body Challenge. Sandy lost 5 lbs, and 5 inches off her whole body … [Read more...]
Lentil Fruit Salad
This recipe is as refreshing as it is nutritious. Plump black lentils mixed with chunks of mango, strawberries, tomatoes and onions will tease your taste buds into submission. A splash of balsamic vinegar is the only flavoring that this colorful salads needs. Serve as a side dish or as a light meal. Yield: 3 serving Here's what you need... 1 cup black lentils, cooked 1 medium mango, cut into 1 … [Read more...]
Sunny Day Grilled Chicken
Serve this delicious grilled chicken at your next barbecue. The honey-mustard glaze has a wonderful tangy flavor. Remember to add healthy side dishes for a summer meal that will satisfy without weighing you down. Servings: 6 Here's what you need... 4 Tablespoons honey 4 Tablespoons spicy mustard 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 6 boneless, … [Read more...]
The Power Of An Instant
Can You Change in a Single Moment? Change is a curious thing. In most areas of life you dread it, yet in others you pine for it. You're told that change is hard, that it takes time. You're also told that change is the most consistent thing that you'll encounter. You wonder how to make lasting changes that will improve your life. I'm here to argue that change can happen in an instant. I know … [Read more...]
Springtime Shrimp Salad
Here's what you need... For the Dressing 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel 1/3 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard For the Salad 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 8 cups torn Boston lettuce 3 Oranges 1 lb fresh or frozen shelled deveined cooked shrimp, thawed In a small bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients; beat with a wire … [Read more...]
No Time To Exercise
If Only I Had The Time... 'I don't have time' is the reason that most people don't exercise. Well, they call it a 'reason' I like to call it what it really is - an excuse. Most people believe their workouts need to be 60-90 minutes in order to really count. With this kind of time commitment it is no wonder that exercise becomes the activity that you simply don't have time for. Before you know it … [Read more...]
Simple Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is one of the easiest vegetables to prepare without adding fat in the cooking process. Each squash is filled with folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, and beta carotene - and best of all it is a low calorie food. Servings: 4 Here's what you need... 1 spaghetti squash 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Cut squash in half and scoop out the seeds and fibers. With a … [Read more...]
Resistance Training trumps Aerobics for most effective F.A.T. B.U.R.N.
Most people have only one thing on their mind when they join a gym or approach a personal trainer…fat-loss. With more than half of the adult population registering as overweight it is no wonder that fat loss is such a hot topic. It's simple, really. We used to think that cardiovascular training was the quickest and most effective way to shed unwanted pounds. Aerobics, jogging, swimming and … [Read more...]
Flax Meal Protein Cakes
Who doesn't love pancakes? Here's a recipe that you can enjoy guilt free. These pancakes are packed with protein and contain omega-3 fatty acid from the flax meal. Omega-3 fatty acids are not manufactured naturally in your body, and thus must come from your diet as they are essential for growth and development. Servings: 2 Here's what you need... 1 egg and 2 egg whites 2/3 cup nonfat cottage … [Read more...]
