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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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Me and My Magic Bullet

IntoFit | May 25th, 2010 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

Yes, I am obsessed with my milk / chocolate milk combination. If you follow this blog- you already know this. However, I have found a new obsession! My hubby got me a Magic Bullet and although I know you can make yummy soups, sauces and dips – I have yet to try any of those [...]

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Artichoke Hearts

IntoFit | April 19th, 2010 | Foods and Products, Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

It’s Artichoke heart season and I’m pumped. I love the little buggers. Why? Well honestly – I love dips – hummus, tzatziki, roasted red pepper, garlic sauce .. But in order to eat dips you kinda need a pita or a chip to dip it in ! And these are things I generally don’t eat! [...]

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Grab and Go Healthy Snacks

IntoFit | January 25th, 2010 | Recipes and Meal Ideas, Weight Loss Tips | 1 Comment »

We’re still stocking your cupboards and refrigerator with healthy food. Snack are so important! in the heat of hunger we grab what’s easiest. If you have something healthy right beside you- that’s what your going to eat. Plus you’re less likely to get famished because you have emergency snacks where ever you go. Whether it’s [...]

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Heathy Breakfast Ideas

IntoFit | January 18th, 2010 | Recipes and Meal Ideas, Weight Loss Tips | 1 Comment »

At the end of 2009 we talked about cleaning out your refrigerator, cupboards, car and purse.  If you have not done this already, now is a great time to throw away all the processed, salt ridden, trans-fat hidden foods in your house. CLICK HERE for a list of what to toss. I promised I would [...]

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The Simply Bar

IntoFit | January 12th, 2010 | Foods and Products | 3 Comments »

It’s very hard to find healthy energy/protein bars. Most of them are filled with chemicals, fake food and tons of sugar. They are branded andmarketed as healthy, but for 99% of the bars out there- healthy – they are not. This is why I love the LARA bar so much. It’s simple two ingredence make it top [...]

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Damage Control

IntoFit | November 30th, 2009 | General Health Tips, Weight Loss Tips | 2 Comments »

Every weekend I do the same thing: I go to the grocery store and stock up on snacks (meals too, but this post is about the in-between mini meals) for the week. And every week my grocery cart looks pretty much the same. Here is what my snack list looks like- pretty predictable if you [...]

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Healthy Sweet and Salty Snack

IntoFit | November 6th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

This is an easy, delicious and decadent snack. I love to make this in the afternoon whenever I get that urge to have something salty and sweet. Here is all that you’ll need : 1 ounce of sliced hard Parmesan cheese One green apple Slice cheese thinly and place it on-top of apple slice. Voila! [...]

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Cheese Strings

IntoFit | June 18th, 2009 | Foods and Products | 5 Comments »

I love, love, love the feedback, questions and concerns everyone writes in – so thank you and keep ‘em coming! Sometimes when I receive a comment, I think it’s worthy of it’s very own post. Having said that, this post is kind of a follow up to a previous post. Yesterday I wrote that I would rather grab [...]

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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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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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