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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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Healthy Cinnamon French Toast

IntoFit | January 6th, 2011 | Recipes and Meal Ideas, Slideshow | No Comments »

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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Open Faced Omelet

IntoFit | October 7th, 2010 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

I’m convinced that the trick to a really good omelet is really simple: Cook your vegetables before you put them into your omelet! I just think a little saute with some sweet onions will make anything taste better. Open Faced Feta Omelet Spray Olive oil in a skillet on medium and let in warm up. [...]

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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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Walking Working Girl

IntoFit | August 16th, 2010 | General Health Tips, Motivation/Rants | No Comments »

Life has really changed for me these days, I’m working full time in an office.  I’m so used to running here and there that getting my 10,000 steps a day has never been a challenge. And if I didn’t get in my 10,000, I had the time to go for a walk or something. Now, [...]

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I Have a Little Secret

IntoFit | August 5th, 2010 | Motivation/Rants | No Comments »

I meet so many people that tell me how hard it is to get off their butt and get to the gym or go for a jog. And you know what? YEAH – it’s hard for me too! Even though I love working out – I have MANY days (like at least once a week) [...]

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Healthy Fish Sticks

IntoFit | July 14th, 2010 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

Just because we’re all grown up, does not mean we can’t enjoy a little battered fish! Here is how I make it healthy and delicious! Who knows, maybe even your kids will like ‘em! Fish Sticks For Grown Ups! Serves 4 16 ounces of white fish like Tilapia or Halibut 1 ounce ground Almond Meal [...]

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Activities to Do with Friends Instead of Eating

IntoFit | May 17th, 2010 | General Health Tips | No Comments »

Girls like to chat and catch up – instead of doing it over dinner and wine, go for a nice long evening walk. Don’t drown your sorrows in ice cream and martinis – instead go see a cheesy chick flick and encourage each other to get a herbal tea instead of buttered popcorn. Take a [...]

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What is Vitamin D ?

IntoFit | May 13th, 2010 | General Health Tips | No Comments »

The Sunny Vitamin! Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which means that the body can not store it. It must be replenished each day. As most of you know, the best place to get your Vitamin D is from Sunlight. What does Vitamin D do? Promotes Calcium Absorption Helps with bone growth * Good for [...]

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Know Your Food Portions

IntoFit | May 3rd, 2010 | General Health Tips, Weight Loss Tips | 1 Comment »

Too much of anything is really to much. Unfortunately you can over eat even the healthiest of things! I think it’s important to know what the correct portion sizes are because sometimes I think people think they are making a healthy choice- and then the foil their efforts without even knowing it just by eating [...]

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How To Train For a 10k

IntoFit | April 27th, 2010 | Workouts - Cardio | No Comments »

If you’ve got the 5k down, it’s time to introduce a new challenge! The thing with working out is that your body gets used to what you are doing pretty quickly and after a few months of doing the same thing over and over again, you will stop seeing results. Signing up for 10k is [...]

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