5 Great Benefits Of Cardiovascular Exercise!
Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is any movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation. Learn 5 key benefits of performing cardio right here! Cardio. For some it’s a dreaded word and for others it’s a […]
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5 Tasty Inflammation-Fighters
Inflammation has gotten a bad rap recently — it has been identified as a contributor to a variety of diseases, from heart disease to Alzheimer’s to cancer. But it’s important to note that there are two different types of inflammation: […]
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7 Foods to Ease an Upset Stomach
BananasThere’s a reason bananas remain a recommended energy booster for marathon runners: bananas are easily digestible and generally do not upset the stomach. The fruit is actually known for helping with stomach issues since they contain pectin, which helps to […]
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Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4th of nuggets • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories: 164.9 • Fat: 4.6 g • Protein: 22.1 g • Carb: 7.7 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Sugar: 0.1 g Ingredients: 16 oz (2 large) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bit sized pieces salt and pepper to taste […]
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Tuna Lettuce Wrap with Avocado Yogurt Dressing
Skinnytaste.com Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 wraps/2 tbsp dressing • Weight Watchers Points+: 4 Calories: 162 • Fat: 5 g • Protein: 20 g • Carbs: 10 g • Fiber: 2.5 g • Sugar: 1 g Sodium: 37 mg • Cholesterol: 3 mg Ingredients: 4 large leaves Butter or Bibb Lettuce 4 oz good quality tuna in olive oil, drained* (I used Tonino) 1 heart of palm, […]
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Broiled Tilapia with Garlic
Ingredients 6 tilapia fillets (6oz) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp parsley salt and pepper 1 lemon Directions Wash fish and pat dry. Line broiler pan with tin foil. Place fish […]
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Citrus Berry Smoothie
Makes: 1 smoothie, about 2 cups Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups fresh berries 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk 1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 […]
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6 Full-Body Stretching Exercises
By Sharon Liao No flexibility in your schedule? Rest assured, this stretching routine is quick—and its benefits are many. The Routine When you can barely squeeze a workout into your day, taking time to focus on flexibility may feel like, […]
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Seared Salmon with Pesto Fettuccine
The brightness of basil pesto is a nice match for the buttery flavor of salmon in this quick and healthy dinner recipe. Refrigerated pesto, found near fresh sauces and salsas at most stores, is prettier and has a better taste than jarred. […]
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Foam Rolling
The question: “I keep hearing about foam rollers. Why are they so great?” The expert: Josh Feldman, a certified personal trainer and fitness manager at Crunch Fitness in New York City The answer: It’s not so much the foam rollers themselves that are so great. It’s […]
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