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Friday Foodspiration: Almond Chicken Noodle Bowl
What do you do with leftover chicken on a busy weekend? I toss it with a yummy sauce, some veggies, and noodles for a one pot meal. I think in the future I am going to make this sauce and keep some in my fridge because my kids loved it! They asked for seconds and...
A Happy Gut Through the Holidays
The holidays often bring an extra dose of sugary treats and added stress – the perfect storm for gut health imbalances (otherwise known as tummy trouble). Of course, digestive issues are not just seasonal. Throughout the year, nearly 3/4 of Americans are living...
Friday Foodspiration: Cauliflower Risotto
Risotto is a winter comfort food usually loaded with cheese, carbs, and calories. This creamy dish has the flavor and the feel of your favorite savory dish without the heavy bloated feeling afterward. Plus – by replacing the rice with cauliflower you are adding a...
Friday Foodspiration: Banana Protein Blondies
These blondies are the BEST post workout snack EVER! Fueling after a workout often has to be quick and on the go. Unfortunately, most of the bars that claim to be used for that purpose are filled with sugar and artificial ingredients that are counterproductive to...
10 Best Foods For Rapid Muscle Recovery
A little soreness with a workout is bearable. . . maybe even pleasant if it’s a reminder of how hard you worked the day before. However, some aches and pains are more intense or don’t seem to go away quickly enough. This can limit both your ability and motivation...
Friday Foodspiration: Butternut Squash Biscuits
Biscuits are the perfect pairing to any comfort food . . . chili, roasted chicken, pot roast. But, can we really rationalize white flour and shortening as a suitable side dish on a regular basis? Let’s revamp this flaky feel good food to make it a healthier...
7 Reasons Why You Are Struggling With Your Workout And What To Do About It
Many of us are getting off the treadmill and elliptical machines and finding the value in strength training and more functional exercises. Hence the boom of Boog Camp and Cross fit communities. But logging time in the gym doesn’t always give us the results we are...
10 Tips for a Healthy Happy Family this Holiday Season
The season of joy and gratitude is upon us and we all desire to have a healthy, happy family this holiday. However, more often than not I hear more about the fatigue, stress, weight gain, bloating, anxiety, and trips to urgent care. If any of the above has...
Friday Foodspiration: BBQ Pulled Chicken
Bottled sauces can sneak in loads of sugar, sodium, and artificial colors and flavors. Check the labels in your pantry . . . the ingredients might surprise you. There are some brands doing a great job, but you will definitely pay for the higher quality ingredients....
5 Stretches to Prevent Nagging Shoulder Pain
Are you feeling a pinch in your shoulder when you reach overhead? Did you stop doing pull ups because it hurt your shoulders? Do you have difficulty throwing a ball with your kids? If you answered you, then most likely you have tightness in your shoulder muscles...