Mediterranean Vegetable Gruel will surely make you love veggies even though you aren’t a vegetarian. This Mediterranean Vegetable Gruel would be an awesome side dish or main dish! They can be served with Parmesan cheese or anything you like, but these are also great by themselves! Mediterranean Vegetable Polenta Recipe by Tori Avey This simple…
Looking for a healthy and nutritious patty that will create a colorful flavor for your burger? This Vegan Cauliflower Chickpea Patties recipe is just the one for you! These chickpea patties are so good. Vegan Cauliflower Chickpea Patties consists of cauliflower, bell pepper, and bread crumbs, giving them a wonderful light flavor and texture. Cauliflower…
Love pizza and want to make it work on a low carb diet? This pizza crust is for you. This High Protein Pizza Crust recipe will definitely blow your mind if you heavily consider the Taste: Nutrition ratio. High Protein Pizza Crust will make your taste buds happy while cutting a few calories, that is…
Enjoy this mouth watering Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Squares this fall! These Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Squares are the perfect go to breakfast. You know what’s amazing? It only takes an hour for you to enjoy this dish. Easy to make, and so healthy! Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars Recipe by Emilie Eats Celebrate fall with these protein…
These Cookie Dough Protein Balls will definitely rock your world! Behold, Cookie Dough Protein Balls recipe is here that’s actually good for you and loaded with protein. These protein balls are perfect if you do not have time to bake, it’s egg-free and safe. Definitely the best on either snacks, desserts, and workout recovery, name…
Today marks the first day of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 26-March 5) held by the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA). This year’s theme is “It’s Time to Talk About It”. There are so many myths and assumptions about eating disorders and not enough facts. In order to spread awareness, educate about the disease,…
Leg day! The workout that I love and do it two to three times a week (depending on my training program). From playing soccer to being a bikini competitor, legs have always been my strong point. I have many clients and others in fitness asking how to develop their quads, hamstrings and glutes. I find that…
HOW TO FIGHT THROUGH A FITNESS FUNK We’ve all been there. It’s time to workout but you just have no motivation to do it. When you feel stuck, burnt out, depressed or just discouraged, it can be frustrating and put you in a fitness funk. Here are some ways that will help you get back…
8 TIPS FOR EATING HEALTHY AT SOCIAL GATHERINGS April is here, and even though it is not summer yet, the party season is beginning. The warmer weather and longer days are perfect for social gatherings-weddings, graduations, cookouts, family parties and gatherings with friends. However, eating healthy or sticking to a diet can be challenging in…
Let’s talk about the importance of non-scale victories. It is so easy to get caught up in the numbers on the scale. It can become an obsession when we weigh ourselves every day (or even multiple times per day) and it’s disheartening if the numbers aren’t going the way we want. I’ll have clients come…
Metabolic Leg Circuit! It is very effective as it gives you a metabolic workout to help build your legs and booty while allowing you to burn body fat! The circuit will only takes about 30 minutes to complete and still makes you work up a sweat! You can use this as your whole workout or…
Inflammation is a function that occurs in your body. It alerts your body when it is wounded, injured, or ill so your immune system can fix it. However, other things such as lack of sleep, excessive stress, genetics, and-the most common of all- a poor diet, can also cause inflammation. When the immune system is…
TEN EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGETABLES Fruits and vegetables are essential for your health. They contain nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber that keeps your body moving and fighting against diseases. Yet, the majority of Americans are not consuming the amount they need. If you’re having trouble eating all the fruits and vegetables…
Strength training is one of the best things you can do for your body. It is about making your body strong, pushing past your mental barriers and becoming the best version of yourself. As a major component of fitness, it is important that you learn to train the correct way and make the most of…
I had the privilage to share my story with students of a health class through a series of questions. Sunnie Tobia, a health and physical education teacher in Rochester, NY, asked me to speak about how I turned my eating disorder into my passion. Part of their nutrition unit covered eating disorders, but the only…
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS TIPS Here is how to eat healthy during the holidays. Healthy Holidays It’s the holiday season! Which means parties, food, shopping, and busy schedules. It is a fun time of the year, but also a difficult time for people’s fitness goals. Throughout the year, many of you make such great progress but then…
EAT HEALTHY ON THE GO In today’s world, most people live busy lives and go nonstop from place to place. Having a busy schedule is one of the top reasons that I hear from clients of why they have a hard time eating healthy. Well, good news! Being away from home doesn’t mean poor food…
WAYS TO CELEBRATE WITHOUT FOOD Today we live in a culture that uses food to feel good, to celebrate, and to reward ourselves. This can be a challenge for us when we are trying to reach a healthy body weight, achieve a fitness goal, and/or learn how to control eating. Instead of going straight to…