Are you ready for the Green Activity Challenge!?! Great!! To enter the challenge you must form teams of 4 – no more, no less. Everyone has to work together to earn points :). Points: – All 4 participants must do 30min of activity (strength training, cardio, yoga, pilates…) 5 days weekly to receive 1 point for the week. – All 4 participants must eat 2 servings of green veggies 6 days weekly to receive 1 point for the week….
Ok everyone!! Are you ready?! The JDRF walk is quickly approaching and we have a lot to get excited about!! For those of you who might not know, McKinley is a Presenting Sponsor for the JDRF Ann Arbor ONE Walk this year. We have many, many reasons why we support JDRF – however, our main goal is to raise money and FUND a CURE! Your support allows us to contribute in a big way to fund life-changing T1D research—research that…
Fresh Raspberry-Mousse Almond Crumb Cake Makes: 8 servings Serving size: 1 piece Ingredients 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 4 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature 1/3 cup raspberry jam or preserves (preferably seedless) 3/4 cup fresh raspberries (optional) 3 tablespoons …
http://healthylivinghowto.com/1/post/2011/08/better-than-fries.html These were all the rage on a low carb message board I frequent, many moons ago. They were coined “a great but ugly snack”. I’ve perfected my technique in making them and go through periods of time where I eat them everyday! I have no shame in eating a whole pound of beans…..no shame I say! 1. Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper or a Silpat. 2. Fill pan with 1 lb. frozen whole green beans. I…
Shrimp & Plum Kebabs http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/shrimp_plum_kebabs.html From EatingWell: August/September 2006, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008) Toss quick-cooking shrimp, juicy summertime plums and zesty jalapeños with a simple cilantro-lime marinade for a deluxe meal in minutes. If you like, use peaches or nectarines in place of the plums and red or green bell peppers for the jalapeños. 4 servings | Active Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil, or toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons…
By Clean Simple Foodie, Erika Peterson Serves 24 What you’ll need: ¼ cup coconut oil 4 extra ripe bananas 4 cups grated zucchini 1-1/3 cup liquid egg whites 1 cup coconut milk ¼ cup pure maple syrup 3-1/2 cups rolled oats 3 servings vanilla protein powder 1 Tbs cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda What you’ll do: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Mash together bananas and coconut oil together. Add zucchini. Set aside. 3. In…