Breakfast Anytime

By Carla Schuit- MPH, RD, LDN Having the correct balance of macronutrients is key to ensuring proper, healthy and balanced nutrition. I, like many, have a crazy busy schedule so I need to plan my meals ahead. I usually pick one or two days a week to cook for the next few days. I need recipes that are easy, nutritious, …

Vitamix Recipes

By Shannon Flanagan – CPT I recently splurged and bought a Vitamix.  I never thought I could love a kitchen appliance so much.  This machine makes all my shakes, soups, apple sauce, sauces, salsas, and also nut butters (if I have the time to make them) I have made my healthy version of ice cream and pancakes in them as …

Seared-Sirloin With Red-Wine Mushrooms

Adapted from Men’s Health Magazine, December 2012 By Bill Waltzek – CPT   This month’s “what’s on my plate?” meal comes from Men’s Health magazine, December 2012.  Not only is this recipe easy, but also it fits perfectly with a nutritional program of staying lean. It can be used as an anytime meal or a post workout meal depending on …

It’s Pumpkin Time!

By Bill Waltzek – CPT It’s the most famous fall accessory – the pumpkin. Yes, it’s finally that time of year when families travel to pumpkin patches to pick the perfect future jack-o-lanterns for their Halloween decor. But, what many people many not realize is that that these pumpkins aren’t just good for for scaring trick-or-treaters. Pumpkins can also be …

Super Food, Super Benefits

Image via: Could I have that? Dry eyes? Try adding kale to your diet. Kale has been shown to prevent dry eyes and cataracts. High blood sugar? Kale can help with that too. With 20% RDA of dietary fiber, kale helps lower blood sugar, promotes regular digestion and curbs overeating. Kale is a super food containing more calcium than dairy …