Category: Diet
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Recovery Meal
My favorite recovery meal after any workout even before I started running? Homemade Smoothie Frozen mixed berries (heavy on the blueberries): 140 grams Frozen mango chunks: 140 grams Ground flax seeds (24 grams) Unsweetened or vanilla flavored almond (1 cup or 240ml) Water to submerge ingredients (amount will vary Combine all ingredients in a blender…
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Let My Running Journey Finally Begin.
After a few bumps, hiccups and small tantrums, my running journey can commence. Thank you runner’s havenin Randolph, New Jersey for helping me out with the right shoe. Pictured is the Brooks’ Women’s Adrenaline GTS 12. Wish me luck and helpful advice greatly appreciated!
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Elliptical Machine About to Kick the Bucket
So my 6 year old elliptical machine has now decided to remain permanently stuck on the highest incline. Are the workout Gods telling me I wasn’t working out to my fullest potential? I think it may be time to purchase a new machine.
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When the Food Scale Dies.
A digital food scale is the best tool in your kitchen for portion control. A friend of mine recently told me his story of his predicament when his scale died while measuring his meal. I should not have laughed, because that following week my 10 year old scale kicked the bucket. Now you may be…
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Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Do you know the best way to protect the planet? Eat more plants! Today is a cold and rainy day in New Jersey, however yesterday we spent the bulk of the afternoon clearing the yard of leaves for the compost pile. This will be the year my garden is bountiful! How are…
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Not doing any exercise you say? Get it done!
It really doesn’t matter where you exercise. What matters is that you get it done. It really doesnt matter what you do for exercise. What matters is that you get it done. It doesn’t matter how much money you have. What matters is that you get it done. It doesn’t matter what your gym looks…
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Pico de Gallo
Not only do I get paid (most of the time) to talk about food all day, but thanks to food models, I get to play with it too. When I am really lucky, patients bring me some awesome treasures from their gardens or from their favorite restaurants. Last night a patient brought me pico de…
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Is Sugar Toxic?
Excellent and short video report on 60 Minutes (CBS) on what studies are showing regarding the effects of sugar on the body. Still not convinced that you need to make some changes? Click on Is Sugar Toxic? Link Below to view the video. Is Sugar Toxic?
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Real Simple’s Roasted Tomato Spaghetti Sauce
Real Simple’s Roasted Tomato Sauce. I make this sauce (minus the red pepper flakes and anchovy fillets) over and over again. It is wonderful!
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