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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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The Benefits Of Blueberries

IntoFit | September 3rd, 2009 | Foods and Products | No Comments »

It’s just coming to the end of blueberry season so we better take advantage of the few weeks we have left! Compared with over 20 other fruits including strawberries and cranberries, blueberries have shown to have the highest antioxidant activity. 1 Cup of Blueberries contains 14 mg of Vitamin C and .8 mg of Vitamin E. In addition to the high antioxidant [...]

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Almonds

IntoFit | August 13th, 2009 | Foods and Products | 3 Comments »

I know I sound like every health book out there when I tell you to eat almonds. Yup, they’re good for you and because of the fiber and protein in them, they are supposed to help keep you full. Of all the nuts, almonds have the highest amount of protein, fiber (over 10% of your RDA), Calcium (Just under 10% [...]

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What Does Vitamin E Do?

IntoFit | May 5th, 2009 | General Health Tips | 8 Comments »

Much like the other antioxidants I have talked about ( Vitamin C, A and Selenium) Vitamin E helps protect our bodies from free radicals that can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Vitamin E also: Helps keep your immune system strong. Aids in DNA repair. Important vitamin for your metabolic process. Recent [...]

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What Are Antioxidants ?

IntoFit | March 9th, 2009 | General Health Tips | 5 Comments »

Have you ever eaten something simply because you’ve heard it’s high in antioxidants? When Pomegranate juice became all the rage, I ran to the store and bought a bottle to try. Same with Goji berries. (Wow! Straight from the Himalaias! Highest percentage of antioxidants in a fruit they claimed!) You bet I  bought a bag. [...]

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