How much exercise do you need to burn off calories? A calorie is a unit of heat energy. It is difficult for most people to conceptualize. By definition, it is the energy… Posted by Fitness Generation on Thursday, April 7, 2016
Whenever we are following a weight management program, typically we tend to skimp on the nutrients. When shedding weight, it is even more important to pack in those nutrients with a nutrient dense diet. Toxins are stored in the fat. Therefore as pounds go away, toxins begin to be released. So it’s even more imperative […]
Americans will consume 1.25 Billion Chicken Wings on Super Bowl Sunday according to the National Chicken Council. Traditional Buffalo Chicken Wings are coated with butter and hot sauce, although tasting great, these are loaded with unnecessary calories and fat. Try this recipe provided by our nutritionist Marietta Amatangelo. [edamam-recipe-recipe:7]
Clients that are vegetarian or just trying to reduce the amount of meat they eat, are always asking how can they get enough protein. Proteins form the major structural component of muscle. Proteins serve as the transport mechanism for iron, vitamins, minerals, fats, and oxygen within the body and is a key to acid base […]
Here is the recipe for the Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soup we made at our first cooking demonstration. You can also view the video of the demonstration on Youtube by clicking the link here. [edamam-recipe-recipe:6]
Here is the recipe for the Orange-Rosemary Chicken we made at our first cooking demonstration. You can also view the video of the demonstration on Youtube by clicking the link here. [edamam-recipe-recipe:5]
Watch your portions! Fill your plate with healthy vegetables, fruits and low fat fare. Start with the vegetables and fruits to fill you up. Limit alcohol consumption. After a couple of drinks you are more likely to make poor food choices. 1 oz of Chardonnay has 25 calories, an average 12 oz can of beer […]
This is a different take on the classic Middle Eastern dish Tabbouleh. You will probably want to play around with the amounts of each ingredient as per your own taste. [edamam-recipe-recipe:4]
This Mac and Cheese recipe was adapted from Cooking Light. I added the Parmesan Cheese to give it a bit more flavor/bite. I also used my homemade chicken stock, which is very easy to make in a large batch and freeze. [edamam-recipe-recipe:3]
