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Top Meal Prep Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle
You can make eating lunch healthier by preparing ahead of time. Often times we get stuck with unhealthy choices because we are making last minute decisions on what to eat. Here are some tips!
Read MoreRECIPE: Carrot Ginger Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup Courtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your BestServings: 2 Ingredients: 3 cups fresh carrot juice1 Tbsp fresh ginger1 avocadoPinch cayenne pepperPinch SaltGarnish with avocado oil, chopped fresh cilantro and pumpkin seeds. Directions: Add all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. You can reduce the amount of fresh ginger if you don’t…
Read MoreRECIPE: Homemade Kale Chips
Kale Chips Ingredients:1 bunch kale2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushedSaltShredded Parmesan Cheese (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Wash kale and remove the leaves from the stems and tear into bite-size pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel. Combine kale pieces, olive oil, and crushed…
Read MoreEver Wonder If You’ve “Wrecked” Your Metabolism From Crash Dieting?
Ever wonder if you have a slow metabolism or “wrecked” your metabolism from crash dieting? This test can tell you.
Read MoreRECIPE: Healthier Super Bowl Buffalo Wings
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Healthier Super Bowl Buffalo WingsCourtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your Best Ingredients:2 packages chicken breast tenderloins1/2 cup flour1 cup Panko crumbs (you can also find wheat Panko at some grocery stores)1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 Tbsp salt1 tsp pepper1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1 egg1 cup Milk1/2 cup Franks Red…
Read MoreHow Can I Determine If My Trainer Is The Right Fit?
There are so many options when it comes to the fitness industry. So many different types of gyms, centers, facilities, and trainers. Maybe you’re on the hunt for the best place to workout or a good personal trainer, and you’re wondering for what you should be looking. Here are a few tips about the key…
Read MoreWhat A Registered Dietitian Has To Say About Eggs & Cholesterol
The association between blood cholesterol levels and heart disease is well-researched, with the lowering of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, aka the “less healthy cholesterol”, being the primary preventive step for this disease. However, this does not always mean that cutting out high cholesterol foods is the answer to decreasing risk of heart disease and cholesterol…
Read MoreGoal Setting: A Guide To Setting & Achieving Your Goals
Having goals is such a great way to improve your health and fitness level. Setting small, achievable goals can help you continue to move in the right direction, keep you motivated, and make lifestyle changes doable! However, goals that are unrealistic or too big can derail your progress and make you feel like a…
Read MoreBenefits Of Off Season Training For Young Athletes
No time to rest? Or time to rebuild? First off, it is important for athletes to have an “off-season”! From my experiences and observations, athletes of EVERY age need a break from their sport, as the season can by very physically, mentally and emotionally taxing. Though some young athletes are able to endure through in-season…
Read MoreHow To Meal Prep – Tips, Tricks & More
Meal prepping. Just the thought or mention of it is a little intimidating, right? It seems like an incredibly overwhelming and time consuming task, and we have no idea where to even begin. I know that’s the way I felt when I considered it, and it was a reason I didn’t start into it sooner.…
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