Archive for the 'Healthy Recipes' Category

Here’s a tasty and healthy recipe I came across on the World’s Healthiest Foods website.
The halibut in this recipe is high protein and low in calories. Its mild flavor is complemented by the spicy taste of the salsa. You also get the added boost of vitamin A from the tomatoes and heart-healthy monounsatured fats from [...]


Chunks of tender potato are tossed with scallions, capers, olives, feta cheese and fresh dill, then coated in a yogurt and lemon dressing to create a mouthwatering potato salad with the classic flavors of Greece.
Directions:  Cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces and boil in a large pot of boiling water until just tender. DRAIN the [...]


One of my favorite things about an intense workout is when I’m done.  Either to relax in the sauna or drink a great post-workout smoothie.  Here’s one to try when you have a chance.  It’s super good for you and tastes great.  Enjoy!
Serves 1
3 tablespoons water
1 green tea bag
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
1/2 [...]


 
Here’s a great smoothie recipe before an intense workout (at least 2 hours before) and it tastes super great!  Serves 2

1 cup of soy milk
1⁄2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1 banana
2 teaspoons whey-protein powder or soy-protein powder
6 ice cubes

Nutrition Information:

Calories
241

Carbs
48g

Protein
10g

Fat
2g

Saturated Fat
1g

Fiber
2g

Enjoy!


Saturdays are my favorite day of the week. It’s the day of the week I usually don’t have anything pressing to do and I can take my time with my own workouts. I try not to schedule workout appointments with my clients also.
I usually start my day off by going to Lifetime Fitness Center and [...]


I’m not a big fan of food bars or “protein bars.” Most of them on the market today have a high sugar content, trans fats and other junk and simply don’t taste good. And one more thing, they are way over-priced.
So, I decided to take things in my own hands and create my own food [...]


This mushroom sandwich comes topped with a luscious Greek-style salad. Make it a meal: Serve with cucumber spears and a glass of Firestone Gewürztraminer. It’s very tasty and good for you too.
Nutritional Information:1 serving: Calories 301; Carbohydrates 40g; Cholesterol 3mg; Dietary Fiber 4g; Fat 11g; (Monounsaturated Fat 7gCalcium 7g; Potassium 691mg; Sodium 795mg.
Ingredients:
1 clove garlic
1/2 [...]