Category: Food/Drink
Kashi Go Lean Cereal
If you are like most people you are probably in a huge rush in the morning, from the moment you wake up until you get home from work. One of the worst thing you can do to your body is starve it by skipping breakfast. If you are strapped for time I would highly recommend this great [...]
Losing it Like a Winner Part II: Vegan Edition
In my last article, I emphasized the not-so-revolutionary concept that eating a diet with equal proportions of carbohydrates to protein can allow one to cut excess fat while maintaining muscle mass. This is easily done by anybody who is willing to chow down on steaks and salads, but for those who, for whatever reason, choose [...]
Uh OH!!
This is a friendly holiday reminder. There is so much food and treats placed right under your nose during the holidays, that sometimes you may cave in and have a little. It’s fine to treat yourself once in a while, just keep in mind how much you are treating yourself and how long it’s [...]
Healthier Latte options. Yummy!
If you are looking to enjoy the holidays with a delicious drink, while still watching your waist line you may want to try one of these modified drinks at Starbucks. With only a slight modification to these drinks you are saving 10g of fat and 100 calories per drink. If you are a regular like [...]
Stephen’s Corner – I’m a healthy Vegan
Too many people seem to have the misconception that becoming a vegan or vegetarian means cutting out meat (and other animal products) and replacing it with nothing. No matter if you’re an omnivore or full-fledged vegan, if your diet doesn’t provide you with adequate levels of complete proteins, iron, and B-12 vitamins, you will become anaemic [...]
Oikos Greek Yogurt
The other day I walked into Safeway to pick up something for dinner, when a lady offered a cup of yogurt to try. I was in a rush, so I said no thank you and was about to walk away. She replied, “It’s greek yogurt”. I immediately halted and said ok I will try some. She let [...]
Coffee is good for you!
Since today is national coffee day, here are some reasons to drink some coffee. Did you know that in moderation, caffeine from coffee can be beneficial to your health? Coffee is one of the richest sources of antioxidants. That means by drinking coffee you could be lowering your risk of diseases such as cancer, coronary [...]
Flax Muffins
If you love muffins but are trying to eat healthier I have a great substitute for you. It’s call Flax 4 Life muffins. These are not like your typical muffin loaded with empty calories and loads of fat. They are very tasty and at the same time you are actually getting some nutrition out [...]
Cuisinart portable blending chopping system
Today I bought my new Cuisinart portable blender! It’s amazing! You can make your protein shake in less then a minute including preparation and blending time. You can slap on a lid and bring this with you to the gym, work, school or wherever you need to get to. With this you will not [...]
Your Body is a Bank
Our body is like a bank You may not know it but everything you do or eat works as a transaction. When you eat you are making a deposit to your body bank, and when you move around you are withdrawing from your bank. It’s almost thats simple, transactions = Calories in vs Calories out. [...]
Pre Workout Shake
If you want something quick that will give your workout a boost then try this great tasting pre workout shake. What you will need: Blender Blueberries – 80 grams Strawberries – 45 grams Banana – 55 grams Raspberries – 70 grams Cottage Cheese – 1/4 cup Water – 1/4 cup Put all ingredients into blender [...]
Diet drinks
Diet drinks may not be as healthy as you think they are. I know that the sound of having a sweet drink with zero calories is good. I am sure you heard of the expression “If it’s to good to be true then it probably is”. The artificial sweeteners put into the drinks are so [...]
Lose weight with Water!
What’s in your glass? Hopefully your answer is water! If it wasn’t and your answer is some type of sugary drink or fake sugar then it’s time to dump it down the drain and fill up that cup with a nice refreshing glass of water. To maintain your bodyweight or lose weight your body can [...]
Skinny Cow
A great tasting treat to reward yourself for all your hard work this week at the gym can be good, but make sure you take a look at how many calories it’s packing. Skinny cow offers a tasty ice cream sandwich with only 140 Calories, 1.5 grams fat and 3 grams fibre. That’s great compared to [...]
Peanut butter, good or bad?
Trying to escape processed food? Try Adam’s peanut butter. Adam’s peanut butter is all natural! Yes you will have to stir it up to mix the oil and peanut butter together as the oil will float to the top. Adam’s peanut butter does not contain preservatives so you must store it in the fridge. [...]
Steady Eddie
If you love bread like I do but can’t have it in your diet try Steady Eddie. It’s sweetened with organic whole apples. If you’re trying to eat less refined sugar, eat more apples, or simply enjoy a great tasting bread then Steady Eddie is for you. Nutrition Facts per 1 slice: Calories 100 Total [...]
Starbuck’s Vivanno pre/post workout shake
This would be a perfect pre- or post-workout drink. The Orange Mango Banana is made with a whole banana blended with all natural Naked® Juice,Protein + Fiber Powder and 2% milk and ice. Nutrition Facts Per Serving (16 fl oz) Calories 260 Total Fat 1.5g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol <5mg Sodium 110mg [...]
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