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Jun29
The only word I could think of as I was indulging in my dinner this evening was the adjective, “BEAUTIFUL!”
One of my special personal training clients uses this word all the time, so Jeanie, I think you’re rubbing off on me! This healthy eating dish certainly fit the bill!
Marinated Tomato/Basil Salad
Fresh, organic cherry tomatoes
President’s Non-Fat Feta Cheese
15 leaves of FRESH, whole Sweet Basil, chopped fine. (Thanks Kellie)
1 T Flax Oil or Olive Oil
Dash of Celtic Sea or Himalayan Salt,
A Grind or two of fresh pepper.
Mix together and enjoy!
If you don’t have any, fresh Basil, don’t use the dried version. Plant your own or buy a plant already started at the farmer’s market or Publix and keep it in your window sill. It will last for weeks (if you water it )
Bon Appetite!
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Jun21
I was laughing with my husband on the way to church this morning, wondering what the sermon topic would be for Father’s Day.
It seems that on Mother’s Day, we moms are highly esteemed and congratulated on being so self-sacrificing, stable,loving and long suffering. (I wonder how many other mothers join me in sitting there and remembering all of the times that we weren’t so much that way)
Fathers, on the other hand. on their special day, are generally are issued some sort of a challenge on how to do a better job at being a Dad; How to be more involved. How to take their leadership role in the home more seriously. How to love their wife more and therefore be a better dad. etc.
The teaching was on peace (We’re in the middle of a sermon series on the Fruit of the Spirit. ) Consequently, we came away from church with the message that peace doesn’t rely on our outward circumstances. It can be had in the midst of strife. As all you parents know, parenthood can be tumultuous at times!
Afterwards, my husband decided he didn’t want to go out to a restaurant to celebrate (we hate lines), but instead he opted to grill! The kids were so excited as this is the first time the grill has been out this summer! So, on Father’s Day, my husband worked and sweat over a hot grill while our children swam, anticipating the fabulous meal he was preparing.
The food was fantastic! It was beautiful! It was healthy! So, I decided to take a few pictures and send you all the “recipes” on how to create a Healthy Cookout!
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Tags: Father's Day, Florida, Healthy Grilling, Lakeland, recipe, Recipes, RN, Strategic Boot Camp, Whitney Cabrera BSN
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Jun17
I’ve been getting more and more requests for Healthy Recipes! Try this one on for size.
Greek Salad
2-4 oz. of baked/broiled chicken breast (2 oz. for women, 4 for men.)
2 Tbsp of Kalamata olives
1/2 Tbsp. President’s Fat Free Feta cheese crumbles
1-2 sliced tomato
¼ cup sliced red onions
1/2 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp of water
½ tsp vinegar
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sea salt
½ of a green bell pepper, sliced
Directions:
Grill or broil a chicken breast. Mix all the veggies together. Once the chicken is done,
slice and place on salad. Mix the oil, vinegar, water and spices and pour onto the
salad and toss. Top with the feta and enjoy.
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May26
With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, the time is now to start prepping for the smorgasbord of goodies for your football party. It’s easy enough to tweak some of these favorite foods to be come healthier and more figure friendly come kickoff!
The following is a comprehensive list of both approved food choices and/or healthier substitutes for traditional party foods. These foods can satisfy your taste buds and save you thousands of potential calories in the process. Don’t use these ideas just for the super bowl. If you use these ideas consistently for all of your parties and social gatherings over the course of the year, you could prevent 5-10 pounds of fat gain…..easily!
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May10
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you BUSY Moms!
Is there any other kind?
“Who has time to work out?
I think I need a catheter!
Mother’s are by definition, selfless. Everyone needs us. The husband, the children, the school, the car pool. It never ends. I say it’s time to become a little more selfish (in the most positive way) so that we will actually have more to give to those who are so dependent on us. We all need to learn a little self-care. I wish all moms would give their personal physical, mental and spiritual health a little more thought. Moms are great with managing impossible schedules, we just need to remember to pencil ourselves in as well. It’s difficult, at best, to care for others when our own needs are not being met. Who takes care of the mom?
There are some fantastic moms out there who miss the boat when it comes to their own fitness and health. For some reason, they tend to think it’s okay to put all of their personal goals and ambitions aside as soon as they become wives and mothers. The truth is, we are much more effective as wives, mothers, friends, daughters and co-workers (not to mention more interesting) if we take good care of ourselves. Did the attractive, interesting, pleasant, fit, positive woman your husband married disappear with your first child? I’ll bet you’re both ready to get her back.
It is imperative that moms work out and eat the right foods, at the right times, in order to run on all available cylinders. (more…)
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