Finally: a recipe that makes it easy to follow our Momma’s advice about vegetables. These chargrilled French beans with chili & garlic take plain ol’ green beans to a whole notha’ level. She is right, you know… about veggies. The more the better!! Veggies are low in calories, high in fiber, filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, …
As my aunt recently commented, “I don’t see how you have time to do anything but train… and EAT!” And after seeing everything I eat in a day, you’ll probably agree!! I’ve always had a ridiculously easy time gaining weight… until I started trying to gain muscle. (Let’s be clear… no one tries to gain fat, …
Peanut butter is a staple in many households, and ours is no exception. In fact, we love it so much that we go to great lengths to keep our pantry stocked—even if it means lugging giant 2-lb jars from overseas! But with store-bought options often loaded with sugar and hydrogenated oils (not to mention their …
The only thing Sara loves more than marshmallows is this vegan broccoli cheez soup. Kidding!! She doesn’t love it that much! But to even put it in the same category as marshmallows is saying a lot, if you know how much Sara loves those sticky white puff-balls. But check out Sara’s list of “Dinner Ideas”… at …
This vegan banana bread was a long time coming, folks. Starting from a recipe that called for a cup of white sugar, a cup of vegetable oil, and 3 cups of white flour, I have to admit I swung a little far to the extreme of healthy on my first few tries to “healthify” it. …
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So what’s all the hype about “HIIT” (high intensity interval training)? Is it really better than say, going for a 45-minute steady-pace run, or stepping it out at Level 5 on the StairMaster? And if so, then why? High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has taken the fitness world by storm, and for good reason. Whether you’re …
One of the beautiful things about writing an international blog is being able to post this refreshing Strawberry Papaya Smoothie in the dead of January, and no one will bat an eye. Because it’s not winter everywhere! While North American bloggers are wrapped in fleece blankets, posting warming lentil soups, hearty potato stews, & filling lasagnas, here …
I’m always looking for ideas to help make meal planning easier… anyone relate?? If you say NO, I’m packing up my family and coming to your house for dinner every night next week! I mean, really… We normal folk who’re responsible for putting meals on the table day in, day out need a little inspiration now …
Hello folks… welcome back to “What I Ate Wednesday!” I haven’t posted this feature regularly for awhile, but I figured I’d start up again, not only to keep you informed about my training progress, but also to reiterate how much I DON’T do detox (it being January, the month for detox and all…) because I …
Happy New Year, friends!! It’s January, which means we’re all on diets, or at least doing some sort of “detox” for the next 7 days, right?? Like a juice fast, liver cleanse, or the “cayenne pepper drink”?? Aren’t we?? I mean, isn’t that the thing to do in January??? Weelll, as my Pa would say… …
