 Ingredients - Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces haricots verts, trimmed
- 2 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed
- 1 15-oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 roasted red pepper (jarred), chopped
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Directions - Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Working in batches, blanch haricot verts and yellow wax beans until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes for each. Transfer to an ice bath. Drain. Cut beans into 1/2-inch pieces; transfer to a bowl.
- Add white beans, red pepper, and arugula.
- In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving
Source: Whole Living
Tropical Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients:
8-ounce glass of almond milk
1 scoop hemp protein
1/2 mango, papaya, or orange
1/2 ripe banana
1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
1 tbsp rolled oats
Berry Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients:
8-ounce glass of almond milk
1 scoop hemp protein
1/2 seasonal berries (use frozen organic if not in season)
1 tbsp flaxseed oil
1 tbsp rolled oats
Gorgeously Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
8-ounce glass of almond milk
1 scoop hemp protein
1/2 seasonal berries (use frozen organic if not in season)
1 scoop superfoods powder
1 tsp agave syrup
B-Vitamin Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/4 cup almond milk or soy milk
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
1 banana, peeled
2 tsp flaxseeds
1 tbsp wheat germ
1 tsp hemp oil
We suggest that you add a scoop of your choice of a greens superfood to all your smoothies to boost your nutrient intake.
During the summer barbeques are a part of the American culture, especially during Holiday weekends such as Labor Day! Unfortunately what comes along with these BBQ's is a lot of bad eating and heavy drinking. Here are 8 healthy tips to keep you on track to a healthy lifestyle. Healthy Tip #1:Workout on the day of your BBQ. Try to get at least 30 minutes of cardio in before the event. This will boost your metabolism for the day and burn some extra calories.Healthy Tip #2:Avoid eating meat. I know this one will be hard for most but by avoiding meat you will decrease your unhealthy fat in take by a LOT. Great substitutes are portobello mushrooms in your burger instead of a beef patty or use a garden veggie patty (look at the ingredients on these). Healthy Tip #3:Use whole wheat buns and load your mushroom burger with veggies such as tomatoes, lettuce and any veggie you like.Healthy Tip #4:Avoid using a ton of condiments.Healthy Tip #5:Skip the heavy sides. By heavy I mean the potato, macaroni salads, baked beans, guacamole and sour cream. Instead fill your plate with fruits, veggies and green salad. Use salsa instead of guacamole.Healthy Tip #6:For snacking foods instead of regular chips, get baked chips or pita chips. An even better choice is trail mix and nuts.Healthy Tip #7:Try to avoid dessert altogether if you can, however, I know this can be hard after all it is a party! So if you are feeling you need a little treat, keep it small don't over do it, moderation is the key. If you plan ahead make or buy a healthy dessert option. You can also opt for a nice fruit dessert, this would be your best option. Healthy Tip #8:Obviously the healthy option is to not drink alcohol at all, but again this is a party and we need to be realistic. Stick to low sugar drinks and low calorie light beers. Drink plenty of water before, during and after the party. This will help with your hang overs as well as keep your system hydrated and able to flush out toxins.We hope everyone enjoys their Holiday weekend, stay safe and be healthy!ferrum fitness
 This warm spinach-and-beet salad is inspired by a dish from Penny Cluse Café in Burlington, Vermont. If you have cooked beets on hand, you can have it ready in just a few minutes. - 8 cup(s) baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup(s) thinly sliced red onion
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoon(s) sliced Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 2 cup(s) steamed beet wedges or slices, 1/2-1 inch thick (see Tip)
- 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
Directions: - Place spinach in a large bowl.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, parsley and garlic and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Add beets, vinegar, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the beets are heated through, about 1 minute more. Add the beet mixture to the spinach and toss to combine. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information (per serving) Calories 122 | Total Fat 5g Saturated Fat 1g | Sodium 351mg | Total Carbohydrate 17g | Dietary Fiber 4g | Protein 4g
Now that the Holidays are upon us and the amount of traveling increases it becomes challenging to stick to any sort of healthy living habits. Here are the top 10 traveling tips to help keep you healthy during the Holiday Season: 1. Stay hydratedIt is important to drink plenty of water. Airplane air is very drying as well as changing climates can have an effect on your body making it challenging to stay hydrated. Always plan on buying a bottle water at the airport or bring an empty BPA free water bottle to fill up when you get to the airport. 2. Pack Sacks before you leaveAlways leave room to pack healthy snacks. Easy health snacks would include several pieces of fruit, nuts or trail mix, healthy bars, packs of oatmeal (it is easy to find hot water at the airport), whole grain cracks, veggies and hummus dip. A couple of these healthy treats can help you stay satisfied during your travels.3. Eat a healthy meal before you leaveWhen you are packing and getting ready for your trip make sure to plan time to eat a healthy meal before you leave. 4. Keep your body nourishedEat nourishing foods the days prior to your trip and when you return from your trip. By eating healthy foods before you leave you will keep your immune system strong and ready for any sort of exposure you may encounter. 5. Sleep well Try to get a good night sleep the night before you leave. This is a hard tip to follow because of all the anticipation of traveling but if you can sleep well you will be able to handle the stress of traveling better as well as keeping your immune system strong. 6. Make healthy choicesIf you absolutely have to eat food at the airport make healthy choices. It is hard with all the temptations but remember how those yucky foods will make you feel. Most places offer fruit and nuts. Oatmeal is easy to find. If you choose a restaurant pick vegetarian options (this is usually a healthier option).7. Be ready for a workoutPack workout clothes so you can be ready to stay active on your trip. Take advantage of any walks or hiking you can do. Easy workout equipment to pack are resistance bands, jump ropes and a stretching strap. 8. Plan aheadBefore you leave take a look at the places you are going and look at different options for eating. If you are staying with friends or family plan a trip to the market to stock up on healthy foods. Cooking a healthy meal is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. By implementing some of these healthy tips you will be able to keep your immune system strong, stay alert, have energy and have fun on you trips rather then feeling sluggish and run down. Eat well, be well!
From Sunset Magazine comes a delicious and versitile reciepe, that is easily customizable. I tried this "Cowboy Salsa" at a party years ago, and it's still my number one go-to. As this receipie is so easliy customized, possibilities are endless! Add cucumbers for a refreshing crunch, or add to lettuce as a salad topper.
From the Clean Eating magazine comes an easy and delicious spread that can be used on crostini for an appetizer or snack, or as a spread on sandwiches.
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