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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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New Twist On Salad

IntoFit | September 2nd, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

I love having a granny smith apple with a slice of fresh Parmesan cheese as a snack. I don’t know why but it feels like a delicacy to me. The mix of the salty cheese and the sweet crisp apple makes me my taste buds think that I’m indulging and yet it’s such a healthy [...]

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Easy Quinoa Recipe

IntoFit | May 26th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | 11 Comments »

I really do love Quinoa. It’s technically a  grain, but it forms a complete protein! That means that it contains all eight essential amino acids your body needs in order to use protein properly in your body. No other grain ( that I know of does this!) Making this a great choice for vegetarians. Despite it’s hard to pronounce [...]

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Mango Salad

IntoFit | March 24th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

There were Mango’s on sale at the market today so I bought some. I really enjoy a good mango salad. Here’s how I whip one up! Cashew Mango Salad Serves 6. 1 ounce raw cashew nuts (You can dice ‘em or keep ‘em whole.) 2 mango’s (Not too ripe. The one’s I used were a little too [...]

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A Filling Salad

IntoFit | March 10th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | 6 Comments »

My sister in law is famous for making this salad and I just love it! Jackie’s Famous Everything In It Salad! Serves 4 2- 3  heads romaine lettuce ½  cup baby carrots, chopped 2 eggs, diced Cheery tomatoes, sliced 4 celery ribs, chopped 2 ounces low fat feta cheese, crumbled Feel free to add whatever veggies you [...]

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