Nutrition

Cycling and Pilates – A Marriage Made in Heaven!

Cycling for Cardio Pure Pilates is not traditionally aimed at providing cardiovascular exercise, so building in a little cardio elsewhere makes for a well rounded approach.  Cycling raises the heart rate, sending blood pumping around your body, and burning calories. This can help with weight loss, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of various …

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Chickpea Shawarma Dip

Chickpea Shawarma Dip Amazing, 30-minute shawarma-inspired dip with baked chickpeas, parsley-tomato salad, and an easy 4-ingredient garlic dill sauce! PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes Servings 6 (~1/3-cup servings) Course Appetizer, Dip, Side Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mediterranean-Inspired, Middle Eastern-Inspired, Vegan Freezer Friendly No Does it keep? 3 Days Ingredients CHICKPEAS …

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SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Boats

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Buffalo Chicken Boats A lightened up, mouthwatering recipe!  It’s low-calorie, low-carb, full of nutrition, loaded with lean protein and it tastes insanely delicious! PREP TIME 5 minutes COOK TIME 26 minutes PRESSURIZING THE IP 10 minutes TOTAL TIME 41 minutes   Ingredients 1 cup low sodium chicken stock ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot original sauce …

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lemon turkey meatballs and zucchini

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs and Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles – This easy and nourishing skillet meal is absolutely fabulous in every way imaginable! Cheesy turkey and pork meatballs just melt in your mouth and zesty zucchini help keep carbs low. Gluten-free, paleo, low-carb, keto-friendly and ready in 30 minutes or less  – These easy and healthy turkey …

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fun things to do while social distancing

Fun things to do while social distancing

Stream a movie early Movie studios who were banking on playing their films on the big screen are now releasing them early to streaming devices.   Disney announced that it made the decision to release the latest Pixar film “Onward” starting Friday at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT. Friday’s release is for purchase through services …

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pilates is 100 years old

Pilates is Nearly 100 Years Old and STILL One of THE Best Total Body Workouts

Ever walk past a Pilates studio and wonder if the equipment inside is some kind of medieval torture device? You’re not alone. Despite being nearly 100 years old, the workout method still remains a mystery to most people who don’t already practice it.  If you’ve never tried Pilates, the appeal and experience of taking a …

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butternut portobello lasagna

Butternut Portobello Lasagna

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen cubed butternut squash, thawed 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper MUSHROOMS: 4 large portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper SAUCE: 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes, undrained 2 …

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