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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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Sugar Cleanse

IntoFit | January 2nd, 2009 | Motivation/Rants, Weight Loss Tips | No Comments »

It started like this; a friend was having problems with her skin. She would break out into hives all the time. She changed her soap, her shampoo, her cream. Her doctor told her she had sensitive skin and had to live with it. But that wasn’t good enough for her-  so she went too see a Naturopath [...]

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How Water Helps You Lose Weight

IntoFit | November 25th, 2008 | Weight Loss Tips | 9 Comments »

Water is nature’s weight loss remedy! Everyone tells you to drink it, now you’ll know why! Did you know? When most people begin to feel the onset of hunger they are actually simply thirsty. Drinking water can prevent you from eating that extra snack. Water suppresses your appetite! Water is food! This may not be [...]

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The Struggles of Eating In Moderation

IntoFit | November 17th, 2008 | Motivation/Rants, Weight Loss Tips | No Comments »

I went to my in laws for dinner tonight. They served a delicious shrimp stir fry. I was not planning on having dessert, but dessert came out and it was fresh baked ginger snaps! Well- this is one of my favorites. And although I have a “don’t eat it just ’cause it’s there, eat it ’cause [...]

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What Really Affects The Number On Your Scale

IntoFit | October 24th, 2008 | Weight Loss Tips | 1 Comment »

How does one simple number have so much power over us? The scale is like this magical object that we love to hate. It can actually control our mood for days, even weeks at a time. And you know what? The scale lies! It’s true! So, I try to make it a rule not to [...]

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A Moment On Your Lips. A lifetime On Your Hips.

IntoFit | October 22nd, 2008 | Weight Loss Tips | No Comments »

I believe it was the 80′s that coined the phrase ” A moment on your lips, a lifetime on your hips.” 1980′s your so right! It’s oh so easy to pop num nums into your mouth, but that 800 calorie Cinnabon is going straight to where you don’t want it to go-  and it’s going to stay there. What [...]

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Getting Your 10,000 A Day

IntoFit | October 20th, 2008 | General Health Tips, Weight Loss Tips | 9 Comments »

No, not cash silly! I wish I’m talking about steps! Walking! I try to wear a pedometer everyday. (For those that don’t know, a pedometer is a little gadget you clip onto your waist at your hip and it counts the number of steps you take.) Why? Well for one, I live in Los Angeles -a city [...]

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Mindful Eating

IntoFit | October 6th, 2008 | Weight Loss Tips | No Comments »

It’s Monday and I’m about to embark on a little culinary adventure! I recently read an article about eating with awareness. http://drbass.com/attentive.html Now, I know I am guilty of putting food into my mouth without thinking about what I am eating. I don’t really take the time to chew each bite thoroughly and I’m always taking my next bit before I completely finish [...]

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