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HARVEST CUPCAKES (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

HARVEST CUPCAKES GLUTEN FREE - DAIRY FREE Cupcakes 3 C Almond Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1/4 C Coconut Oil 1/4 cup Honey 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (alcohol free) 3 Eggs 1 C Carrot (chopped in food processor) 1 C Zucchini (chopped in food processor) 1 C Apple (chopped in food processor) Combine wet ingredients. Combine dry ingredients. Bake at 350° degrees for about 20-25 minute Vanilla Cream “Frosting” 1 C raw cashews, soaked for three hours, water discarded 1/2 C Apple juice 4 Medjool Dates, pitted 1 TBS Agave (you can also use Honey) 2 Vanilla Beans, seeds scraped and pod discarded (I also added Coconut butter to the frosting, but that is optional) Combine in a food processor (or blender) until smooth. Top off with a fresh local Blackberry READ MORE

2022-09-16T21:32:14-05:00News, Nutrition, Recipes|

Trick-or-Treat

Trick or Treat! The famous words we all think about during the Halloween season. But how do Imanage the balance between enjoying the TREATS of Halloween season and maintaining our healthy eating habits? We all know we can’t totally avoid sweets during the Halloween season so here are some helpful tips and tricks I have come up with to help you pick your Halloween treat! Of course, candy is candy and I’m not advising a diet of all Snickers and Skittles, but we are all human; gummy treats and chocolate nougat call to us all. Gummies and Goodies In general gummy candy is hard on your teeth, so if you need a gummy, fruity candy make sure to brush your teeth after. Fruit candy is lower in fat (or fat free) than the chocolate or caramel options so if fat content is what you are watching go for READ MORE

2022-09-16T21:05:57-05:00News, Nutrition|

Women and Weights

Women and Weights Do They Go Together? The age-old problem of women wanting to work out, but not get ‘bulky’ is one we all know well…and the majority of you are still worried about. It is argued back and forth, many arguments are not validated and quite frankly are uneducated. Now I understand that everyone has their own idea as to what they want to look, and feel like, and I completely respect that. The truth is yes, lifting weights can cause you to gain muscle mass; but what is also true is that weight training is one of the most effective and efficient ways to burn fat, and also can lead to improving an extensive list of physiological attributes in the process. This article is intended to remove false information related to the topic and open your mind to reaching your training goals through the use READ MORE

Healthy Fall Recipes

Fall Warm Squash Salad This nutrient dense salad is a perfect Thanksgiving side dish or satisfying fall meal. The greens and the homemade dressing keep it light and the touch of warmth from the butternut squash and caramelized onions satisfy and nourish you the way comfort food always does…but without the heavy calories. Served alongside your favorite protein, this makes for the ideal balanced meal of healthy carbs, protein and fat. Salad: Greens of choice (lettuce, spinach, etc.) Squash of choice (butternut squash acorn or sweet potato) Nuts of choice (pine nuts, pecans or pumpkin seeds) *optional: chopped bacon goes great in this dish! ½ red onion pad of butter a small squeeze of honey Dressing: Olive Oil Apple Cider Vinegar Coconut Sugar Fresh ground Black Pepper Directions Bake Your Squash - Preheat the oven to 350°. Cut off each end. Use a strong peeler READ MORE

2022-09-19T16:55:17-05:00News, Nutrition, Recipes|

Strength Training for Women

 WEIGHT LIFTING FOR WOMEN What do most of us think of when we think of strength training? For most women, the term bulky typically comes to mind. However, if there is one fitness goal that should be at the top of most of women’s to do lists; it should be to change our opinion of strength training.Strength training for women does not typically result in bulkiness. The hormonal composition of a woman’s body is not able to support the bodily changes necessary to create such a look. However, the value of this type of training is that it can increase muscular definition, strength, and endurance rather than size.Strength training allows for immense improvements in well-being and the predominant benefits include:Burning More Calories - Cardio exercises allow for the greatest caloric expenditure while you are performing them; however, strength training gives us a greater overall caloric burn. Strength training not READ MORE