Good Morning McKinley! Exercise reduces stress. This isn’t the first time you’ve heard that, nor will it be the last. Through this email I want you to understand why exercise does such a good job reducing our stress and learn successful ways for you to manage your stress Stress that is not managed can lead to sleepless nights, headaches, a weakened immune system, high blood pressure and the list goes on. How does exercise help us relieve stress? Simply put,…
How nutritious are blueberries? Very! They’re packed with fiber, vitamin C and phytonutrients. Click the link to learn more about the health benefits of blueberries: http://www.blueberrycouncil.org/healthy-living/blueberry-nutrition/ Oatmeal and Wheat Flour Blueberry Pancakes http://allrecipes.com/recipe/oatmeal-and-wheat-flour-blueberry-pancakes/ Ingredients: 1/2 cupwhole wheat flour 1/2 cupall-purpose flour 2 tablespoonsbrown sugar 2 tablespoonsbaking powder 3/4 teaspoonsalt 1 1/2 cupsquick cooking oats 2 cupssoy milk 3eggs, beaten 1/4 cupolive oil 1/2 cupfrozen blueberries Directions: Preheat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat. In a large bowl, mix…
Sleeping isn’t something we necessarily put a lot of thought into because it’s something we automatically do at the end of every day. Did you know that a good night’s sleep directly affects your ability to lose weight/fat? If you’ve ever had a sleepless night, you know some the obvious things you will experience are low energy levels, foggy brain, irritability and sometimes anxiety over not getting the sleep you needed. Sleepless nights can also affect your hormones which will…
Good Morning Everyone! Metabolic Training. It’s the most effective way to burn fat, gain lean muscle and increase your sensitivity to some very important hormones. If you didn’t get the chance to read about the hormones I’m referring to, you can find them in the first 3 emails of the Fat Loss series on the Grapevine under “Weight Loss 101”. Metabolic Training, also known as High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) is a workout where you perform 20sec – 1min of…
Grilled Vegetable Salad Servings: 8 side servings, 4 entree servings Kosher Key: Pareve Total Time: 40 Minutes Salad Ingredients 1 lb zucchini (2 medium), halved lengthwise, ends removed 1 lb yellow squash (2 medium), halved lengthwise, ends removed 1 lb large asparagus spears 2 ears sweet yellow corn, shucked and cleaned 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 2 cups green lettuce, shredded 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Dressing Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped…
Asparagus with Curry Butter http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/asparagus_with_curry_butter.html From EatingWell: March/April 2009 A touch of curry-infused butter dresses sauteed asparagus. This quick and delicious side dish would be just as welcome with a grilled cheese sandwich as it would with broiled salmon. 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon curry powder, (see Tip) 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive…