I'm not big on having three huge meals, I like eating...all day 🙂 I usually have 5 mini meals of 200-300 calories each, but sometimes I  enjoy indulging in a yummy dinner. So, if you can't tell, I love snacks and finding new healthy items to incorporate in my diet! This week I found a… Continue reading A New Found Love
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Calcium reduces fat cells!
Did you know that a diet including a good amount of calcium protects women from gaining "visceral fat"?- visceral fat is a dangerous fat that is deep in the abdominal cavity that collects against your organs. Studies in Journal of Nutrition note that people who consume less than 600 mg of calcium a day weigh more,… Continue reading Calcium reduces fat cells!
Just veggin’ out
Did you make your veggie tray for the week? I know I finished mine earlier this morning after a trip to the grocery store. I've been looking for something new to dip my veggies in and I found Otria's Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip! The taste is pretty good, the consistency is really thin for a… Continue reading Just veggin’ out
Salad, anyone?
Looking for a healthy lunch? I love making salads for lunch because there are so many different things to add to them and you can make them different each time! Today I made my salad with apple pieces and walnuts with a ginger dressing. Typically I like to add craisins and feta cheese with this… Continue reading Salad, anyone?
got milk?
I didn’t really like milk when I was little. As a gymnast, calcium was necessary for my body so I could have strong bones and perform well. So my dad decided that the only way he could get me to drink milk was bribe me by putting m&m’s at the bottom of the cup. I… Continue reading got milk?