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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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Tuna Two Ways : Cooked

IntoFit | November 17th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

This is such a crowd pleaser! People will think you’ve been slaving for hours in your kitchen to make this! Little do they know it took you 5 minues Using the exact same marinade from last weeks Tuna Two Ways- Raw post – Here is what’s you’ll need: 1 pound Sashimi Grade Tuna 1 tbsp [...]

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Tuna Two Ways : Raw

IntoFit | November 13th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | 1 Comment »

You don’t have to go for sushi to enjoy raw fish. Almost all grocery stores now carry Sashimi grade fish in their seafood section. I just picked up 1 pound of sashimi grade Ahi Tuna and made my husbands favorite dish. If you’re ever in Los Angeles, Diachan is an amazing sushi restaurant. It’s here [...]

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Low Fat, Low Calorie Chopped Chicken Salad

IntoFit | October 28th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

It’s windy and rainy and everyone I know has the flu. So, today I made Mamie’s homemade Chicken Soup ( the jewish cure for a cold) to help fight off any germs that may find their way on my hands. CLICK HERE for the recipe. But after a batch of chicken soup – I have [...]

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10 Post Workout Snacks

IntoFit | September 1st, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | 1 Comment »

Eating after a workout is just as important as eating before a workout. The best time to get the full benefits of a post workout snack is between 30 minutes to 1 hour after your workout. You want your body to use the snack towards repairing and recovering from the work you just did. As [...]

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Pizza Muffin

IntoFit | August 24th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | 3 Comments »

Who said Pizza couldn’t be healthy. My very favorite thing to have for lunch is a crustless Pizza. CLICK HERE to see the recipe. This is yet another healthy, easy pizza recipe. And just like the real thing, it’s just as good cold as it is hot… maybe even better Feel free to add a [...]

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Healthy Baking Swaps

IntoFit | August 6th, 2009 | General Health Tips, Weight Loss Tips | 1 Comment »

For Oil or Butter: Used ripe mashed banana Dried figs – mashed to a pulp Yogurt ( Look for 0% Greek style – it’s very rich and creamy) Whip up egg whites so that they form almost a meringue and fold them into your recipe. Use natural nut butters like peanut, cashew or almond. You don’t need [...]

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A High Fiber Bar

IntoFit | June 17th, 2009 | Foods and Products | 5 Comments »

Let me preface this post by saying that I always think real food (likea cheese string or an apple) is a better choice then reaching for a bar. But there are times when these things are not available and a bar is the next best option. There is so much crap out there that when I find [...]

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Chicken Wraps – Part Four

IntoFit | May 27th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | 1 Comment »

Here’s another great way to trade up a boring chicken lunch for one that you’ll be excited to eat! Asian Style Wrap 3 – 4 ounces white meat chicken Handful of shredded carrots Handful of sprouts 1 Tbsp light Sesame Ginger salad dressing Tangerine slices Sprinkle of toasted almonds, sliced (1 tbsp) Nutritional Information – Without [...]

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BBQ Season

IntoFit | May 18th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas, Slideshow | 2 Comments »

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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Chicken Wraps – Part One

IntoFit | May 7th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | 5 Comments »

Wraps can be whatever you want them to be!  They are easy, delicious and healthy!   But I love them because they are quick. Before I dive into a few of my favorite ways to make a wrap I want to give you the run down on the essentials. You’ll need chicken for your chicken wrap [...]

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