Protein Powders: Whey vs Soy The difference between protein powders Whey Protein Powder- protein part of milk products, absorbs well, fast digesting, mixes well, less expensive, has amino acids good for growth of muscle tissue, not usually good for the lactose intolerant. Soy Protein Powder-high quality plant source protein, contains isoflavones, ideal for those with … [Read more...]
List of healthy snacks
There have been a few questions about what type of snacks I eat throughout the day and I thought I would share a sample list of healthy snacks with you. I'm quite amazed looking at this list because 4 years ago healthy snacks was not in my vocabulary. Today's Tip: Recommended list of healthy snacks 1) String Cheese 2) Veggies & hummus 3) Yogurt (my favorite … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday: April 27
Happy Menu Plan Monday! Monday- Stew (slow cooked on Sunday since it's a late spin class night) Tuesday- Tuna & Soup Wednesday- Pasta with hot turkey sausage and homemade veggie sauce (pre-cook on Tues. due to late spin class) Thursday- Chicken with Near East Tomato Lentil Couscous Friday- Salmon with veggie and potato What is on your menu plan … [Read more...]
Is Fruit Healthy
Friday is your Fit and Healthy Lifestyle tip day. Photo courtesy of Wandering Angel Today's Tip: Is Fruit Healthy? Fruits ARE healthy and important to your diet. A variety of fruits is beneficial to you because they help fight and reduce the risk of diseases. Benefits of fruit: Rich in vitamins & minerals, are natural sources, give you energy, full of … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy Desserts
It's time for Friday's Fit and Healthy Lifestyle Tip Today's Tip: Eating Healthy Desserts It's important to be eating healthy desserts if you want to meet your weight loss and fitness goals. When most people think of dessert they don't think it's possible to do it in a healthy way because dessert is usually looked at as being cookies, ice cream, brownies, etc. Not so … [Read more...]
