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Is Whole Grain Pasta Really Better For You ?

With more and more whole grain pasta options popping up on grocery store shelves,  many people who shunned the stuff  have now started eating it again. I mean, wouldn’t something made with whole grains be better for you then something made with white flour? Not according to www.summertomato.com. Check out this recent post: http://summertomato.com/should-i-buy-whole-grain-pasta/ Personally, [...]

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THE PLAN; Shop, Stock and Serve

I’m thrilled to announce that The Plan; Shop, Stock and Serve is now available at all online retail locations! Get your copy today! To purchase in Canada CLICK HERE To Purchase in the USA CLICK HERE Here’s a sneak peak: It’s easy to understand the concept of eating lean protein with vegetables to lose weight, [...]

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Healthy Cinnamon French Toast

I could have this for breakfast everyday. And the best part is – I should! It’s a great way to start the day packed with whole grains, fiber and lean protein! Imagine French Toast for breakfast everyday and calling yourself healthy at the same time. I love it! Cinnamon French Toast: 2 slices of Ezekiel [...]

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Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins

I have so many “healthy-baking” requests. One of the main reasons I rarely post baking recipes  is because if I’m going to post about it, I have to bake it. And if I bake it, I have a dozen little bits of delicious in my house and many of those bites of delicious will generally [...]

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Chopped Chicken Curry Salad

Chopped Chicken Curry Salad with Fruit Chutney 3 ounces chopped white meat chicken ( I used Rotisserie) 2 Tbsp Plain Non Fat Greek Yogurt ( If you can’t find Greek – just look for non fat plain) 1/2 tsp Curry Powder Dash of Cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste 15 Raisins 3 tsp Fruit Chutney [...]

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Eggs In A Muffin Tin

I recently read about this recipe in Oxygen Fitness Magazine and thought I would give it a try. These little egg muffins are everything I love about a breakfast sandwich without the sandwich! Eggs In a Muffin Tin- Bake at 350. Serves 2. 2 Eggs 4 egg whites 4 slices of Canadian Back Bacon ( [...]

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BBQ Season

With each change in season, a new way of eating presents itself. In winter, I eat a lot of soups and stews. Now that summer is peeking it’s head around the corner, I’m so excited to clean off my grill and start to barbecue! For someone who tries to eat healthy everyday, barbecue season is the easiest [...]

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I love anything and everything to do with health and fitness. Join me as I babble about great weight loss tips & tricks, what heathy recipes I'm cooking in my kitchen and the products I'm eating in my pantry! And of course I'm full of great workout ideas from basics to butt kicks.

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An Easy Way to Cook Sole

IntoFit | March 31st, 2010 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

Proof that you do not need to know how to cook, to cook.  I did not want to prepare ANYTHING tonight! It’s been a long week of preparing and making sure I stay on track and tonight I just wanted to be served! I had defrosted Sole for dinner- so I had no choice but [...]

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Fruit For Breakfast

IntoFit | March 30th, 2010 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

Here is what I had for breakfast today! 1/2 grapefruit 1/2 apple 1 kiwi 1 cup Berries 1 slice of pineapple, divided. I followed this breakfast with a snack about 2 hours later. To me this breakfast feels like a luxurious treat! Fruit is natures candy you know! It really keeps me full, provides me [...]

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Trout Recipe

IntoFit | March 29th, 2010 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | 1 Comment »

Last night I barbecued Trout for dinner! I made it along side a big plate of green beans sprinkled with toasted almonds and zucchini fritters (recipe to come!). Here is what I did: I sprayed a big piece of tin foil with olive oil and placed my Trout on top of the foil. Rubbed fresh [...]

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Warm Quinoa for Breakfast

IntoFit | March 26th, 2010 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

Here is what I’ll be eating for breaky on day one of The Passover Challenge! Why is Quinoa o.k during the passover challenge? Well, it doesn’t rise would be my first answer. My second would be becuase it is a grain/carb that forms a complete protein. Unlike rice or even white potato – you get [...]

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Armstrong Cheese Strings

IntoFit | March 24th, 2010 | Foods and Products | No Comments »

I’ve found another great snack that I love and of course, I wanted to share it with you. Armstrong Old Cheddar Cheese Strings are made from Canadian Cheddar! And really, I love them because they taste delicious. It’s a just a way to switch up your cheese strings! They are a 31% milk fat , [...]

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Gearing Up For The Passover Challenge

IntoFit | March 22nd, 2010 | Holiday Eating Guide | No Comments »

As Passover is beginning in a week, it’s time to get ready to take on The Passover Challenge! Knowing how you are going to navigate the 8 days carbohydrate free is the key to your success. I’m going to toss some ideas your way for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. From these ideas, and ones [...]

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Refrigerator Judgment Day

IntoFit | March 19th, 2010 | Motivation/Rants | 1 Comment »

I was watching Lost on Tuesday night, and there was this scene where Sawyer opened his fridge to grab dinner. In his refrigerator/freezer was beer, frozen dinners some O.J and maybe a bag of leftovers. And I turned to my husband and said “It’s amazing how much the food in a fridge can tell you [...]

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Pedometer Season

IntoFit | March 17th, 2010 | General Health Tips, Weight Loss Tips | No Comments »

Winter is unofficially gonzo! I’m afraid if I say officially then it will come back! For all of you who put those pedometers in your drawer over the winter, it’s time to break it out! If you’ve never owned a pedometer what a great time to go and get one. You can buy one at [...]

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Low Fat, Low/No Sugar, Low Calorie – DANGER!

IntoFit | March 16th, 2010 | Foods and Products, Motivation/Rants, Weight Loss Tips | 1 Comment »

I  don’t even know how to start this post it makes me want to scream so loud. We (as a country along with are neighbors to the south) as SO obsessed with looking skinny that manufactures have invented a whole new type of chemical to make us happy. And I won’t call it food, I [...]

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Interval Training

IntoFit | March 8th, 2010 | Workouts - Cardio | 1 Comment »

I’ve said it before (A LOT), surprising your body is THE BEST way to see results. If you have been doing the same thing at the gym for months on end, you’ve probably stopped seeing results. This means it’s time to switch it up! It’s not enough to get on the elliptical or treadmill and [...]

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