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Fit Tip: Best Exercises for Total Body Strength
When I started working out, I had no idea what I was doing in the gym. I made some progress simply by showing up consistently, but my results would have been much greater if I had a better plan. Back then there was no internet. You Read more
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Kid Approved Turkey Chili
Imagine the terror, you are having a sleep over with multiple children who are picky eaters including a few who have a list of dietary restrictions! Cooking for children, especially not your own is more terrifying than cooking for a president! Not an exaggeration. Read more
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Fit Tip: How to Mix Strength Training with Cardio
I was preparing to run my first 5k. Being a competitive person I wouldn't be happy with just finishing the run. I had to do my best. I knew I wasn't going to win, as the winners of these local races had sub 5 minute miles and the Read more
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Fit Tip: Shaping Summer Abs
Summer abs… two words that give many of us anxiety. The idea of putting on a swimsuit or baring our midsection after hiding behind winter clothes can be daunting. This has been on my mind a lot lately after having Read more
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Chia Seeds vs. Flax Seeds: What's the Difference?
At the top of the superfoods craze list sit two seeds – chia and flax. While these nutrient-dense seeds left their mark on the health food industry in the form of chia pudding Read more
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Healthy Butter Chicken
Butter chicken is an Indian dish of chicken in a mildly spicy tomato-based sauce. You may not have heard of this type of recipe, and to be fair it’s traditionally called Chicken Makhan. My kids Read more
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Cucumber and Black Bean Salad
Salads have always been a favorite food of mine. With the start of Covid and quarantine I really got into the idea of planning meals around what I could find in my pantry, vs shopping for specific things. Combining canned Read more
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Herb Crusted Salmon
When I first began cooking, I was really intimated by seafood, specifically salmon. I found through practice, that salmon is surprisingly one of the easiest pieces of fish to cook. It has a very subtle yet rich taste, so you can season Read more
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Product Spotlight: The BowFlex Max Trainer
Looking for an efficient and effective way to squeeze a workout into your busy day? The BowFlex Max Trainer is a unique piece of cardio equipment for your home gym that will get your heart pumping in minutes. Read more
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Cinco De Mayo Celebration: Chicken Tortilla Soup
First off, Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone! With the holiday coming, I was inspired to test some things out in my own kitchen and this was the result! This my healthy spin on a well-known recipe Read more
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Shrimp Summer Rolls with Zucchini Noodles
This recipe is the best kind of salad because it’s one you can hold in your hand. I love summer rolls but find them to be carb-heavy. Subbing in zucchini noodles eliminates Read more
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Fourth of July Firecracker Ribs
Happy Fourth of July and cheers to the biggest grilling day of the season! I’m bringing my own twist on this delicious holiday food for you though. I have another traditional Read more