Haddonfield Personal Trainer Reveals Best Spinach Salad Ever!

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The first thing that you'll notice about this salad is that it tastes amazing. It also doesn't hurt that spinach is an extremely nutrient-dense food. The recipe calls for raspberry vinegar, which is a flavorful and refreshing alternative to traditional, oily dressing. The fruit and nuts add flavor, fiber and healthy fat. Servings: 8 Here's what you need: •8 cups cleaned spinach leaves … [Read more...]

Fresh Mango Pie

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What better way to usher in summer than with this delicious no-bake mango pie? You won't find any processed sugars or refined carbs in this dessert – just sweet and nutritious whole food ingredients. That being said, remember to use portion control even with nutritious desserts. Servings: 12 Here's what you need... 2 cups raw pecans 1/2 teaspoon ground vanilla beans, divided 1 … [Read more...]

The Top 7 Reasons to Exercise

Summer has arrived and along with it the dreaded bathing suit season. Whether you can't wait to bare it all on the beach, or if you're still working toward a weight loss goal, exercise is the key to looking and feeling great in summer months. But why else should you exercise? Here are the top 7 reasons to exercise this summer: Reason #1: To Melt Fat Away The most coveted side effect … [Read more...]

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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You've probably heard of quinoa - it is hailed by some as the new super food. It's high in protein (12%-18%) and contains a balanced set of essential amino acids - this means it's a surprisingly complete protein. It's also high in fiber and iron. And, as if the edible seeds didn't have enough going for them, NASA is thinking about growing it in space. Quinoa is quite possibly the perfect thing … [Read more...]

The End of Food Temptation

You start each morning with the promise to be "good" today. You'll refuse the baked goods at the office. You'll speed past that fast food place at lunch. You'll turn a blind eye to the vending machine in the mid-afternoon. And you'll pass on the ice cream after dinner. But… you hadn't counted on the fact that a box of your favorite donuts would be sitting in the break room. Or that … [Read more...]

Tender Homemade Baked Beans

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Baked beans are filled with healthy protein and fiber. This homemade recipe is quick and easy to make and tastes great. Serve it hot from the oven, or enjoy it chilled – either way it's a crowd pleaser. Servings: 12 Here's what you need... 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 yellow onions, chopped 1 (6oz) can tomato paste 1/4 cup tamari (low sodium soy sauce) 4 … [Read more...]

6 Vacation Tips to Keep You Fit

With summer vacation quickly approaching, you're probably planning your next getaway. Whether you go on a cruise, an African safari or a low-key trip to the beach, warm summer days are the best time to get away from it all. But wait - did you know that the average person gains almost a pound a day while on vacation? Between missed workouts, extra large restaurant meals and indulgent … [Read more...]

Guiltless Zucchini Pasta with Turkey

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Here is a guiltless way to prepare spaghetti that the whole family will love. To create angel hair noodles out of zucchini you simply need a small kitchen gadget called a spiral slicer. This ingenious tool is well worth the small investment – with it you'll quickly and easily make delicious, fiber-filled noodles. Yield: 4 servings Here's what you need: 4 zucchini, ends trimmed and run … [Read more...]

Are you lazy?

I know a lot of lazy people. People who would rather spend the day planted on their couch than anywhere else. People who choose take-out over home cooked, every night of the week. People who would rather have a root canal than go do a workout. Sure, I know that we all have our occasional lazy day on the couch, but lately it seems that more and more people are turning laziness into a … [Read more...]

Green Smoothie

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Green smoothies consist of 3 basic ingredients: greens, fruit and water. Have fun experimenting with a wide range of varieties of both the greens and the fruit in order to reap the most benefit. You may be surprised to find that the simple combination of greens and fruit is quite delicious. Servings: 1 Here's what you need... 1 bunch (2 cups) red dandelion greens (feel free to use spinach … [Read more...]