Research shows that eating high-fat, high-sugar foods such as ice cream have a similar effect on the brain that drugs do! Wow! What happens is the pleasure you feel diminishes over time so you always need more to get that…
Pomegranate Champagne
Ingredients 2 cups Champagne 1 cup Pomegranate juice 1 cup Club Soda or Sparkling Water ½ cup Citrus Vodka (I used Skinny Girl Tangerine Vodka) Pomegranate seeds for garnish Directions Combine champagne, pomegranate juice, soda/water and vodka in a…
Herb Roasted Turkey
[caption id="attachment_8169" align="aligncenter" width="444"] We all know that the turkey is the focal point of the Thanksgiving feast (unless you're doing tofurky that is) so check out this flavorful and nutrient-rich recipe! [yumprint-recipe id='5'] Like this post? Click here to…
How to Get your Body Back after Pregnancy
Guest Blogger, Angelena Riggs My name is Angelena Riggs, I am the mother of a beautiful little girl. Before I became a stay at home mom I was a full time personal trainer and nutrition coach at Life Time Fitness. …
Sweet Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 pound Green Beans, trimmed 1 Tbsp. Maple or Yacon Syrup 1 Tbsp. 100% pure Mangosteen (optional) 1 Tsp. Coconut Oil ½ Tsp. Sea Salt ¼ Tsp. Black Pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 4000F. Line a baking sheet with…
Whole Grain Stuffing
Trying to minimize eating processed foods during the holidays can be tough, but since we spend so much time in the kitchen prepping for Thanksgiving, I encourage you to make as much of the meal as possible! [yumprint-recipe id='4'] Like…
Think ahead this Thanksgiving
By Raime Spence, Guest Blogger This is absolutely my favorite time of the year! There are cold fronts blowing in, festive gatherings with loved ones and pumpkin patches galore. I have just what you need to keep you and your…
FitKim on Daytime Tampa: Energy & Sleep Tips
With fall and back-to-school being such a busy time, followed by the frantic holiday rush, people are more stressed than ever this time of year – and exhausted! On top of this, millions suffer from sleep trouble to begin with…
Healthy Meatballs
Opt for meats that are 90% lean or leaner such as ground chicken and turkey. Typical meatballs call for breadcrumbs or rice but I recommend you try Quinoa or Oats. • Prep Time 10 min • Total Time 35 min…
Mushroom Caps with Smoky Roasted Romesco Sauce
Baked mushroom caps are delicious stuffed with a summery sauce of roasted red peppers. The sauce is a zesty embellishment for grilled meats, too. Ingredients • 3 medium red bell peppers • 2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise • 1/2 cup…
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