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Is Whole Grain Pasta Really Better For You ?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Greek Style Yogurt and Weight Loss

IntoFit | August 17th, 2010 | Foods and Products, Popular, Weight Loss Tips | 1 Comment »

Ever since I moved form the States to Canada I have been obsessed with finding an alternative to my favorite Greek style yogurt: Fage.  Why they don’t sell it in Canada, I don’t know. Anyway, I think I found something! I love it because it has 20 grams of protein in it! Most yogurts have [...]

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Gnu Bars

IntoFit | August 13th, 2010 | Foods and Products, Popular | 2 Comments »

Oh Happy Day! I posted about these fantastic fiber finds months and months ago – but they were only available in the States at that time. We’ll I’ve got great news, Gnu Bars are now available in Canada!! I recently found them at Noah’s Health Food Store! CLICK HERE to find out what my favorite [...]

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The Best Breakfast Cereals

IntoFit | February 23rd, 2010 | Foods and Products, Popular, Weight Loss Tips | 3 Comments »

The following are my number one picks for cereals. All high in fiber, low in sugar and as few ingredients as possible. You’ll notice that all of these cereals are made with REAL food. Hard to find in a cereal box these days! Bite Sized Shredded Wheat – Whole Grain Wheat. *Come on! This is [...]

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Low Calorie Pasta Alternative

IntoFit | June 12th, 2009 | Foods and Products, Popular, Recipes and Meal Ideas | 4 Comments »

I’m so excited to share this with you! I know, it’s silly to get excited about food, but I can’t help myself! Have you ever heard of a  Shirataki noodle ? They are a tofu based noodle that you can use as you would a pasta noodle. You can buy them in the States under the brand [...]

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Understanding the Different Types of Oatmeal

IntoFit | February 17th, 2009 | Foods and Products, Popular | 10 Comments »

Oatmeal is a heart healthy food! It’s a great source of soluble fiber-  that’s that type that helps to lower your cholesterol levels. The problem is, there are so many different types of oatmeal to choose from, how do you know you’re buying the right kind? Instant Oatmeal This oatmeal has been rolled and pressed to be as thin as it [...]

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