Carbs

There’s a lot of confusion about carbs.  Are they good?  Are they bad?  Are we supposed to avoid them like the plague?!  Well the truth is, our body needs carbs to function properly.  And there are different types of carbs.  Some carbs (like fruits, veggies and whole grains) are great for you!  But other carbs (donuts, candy and refined or processed breads and pastas) are lower in fiber and nutrients and don’t have the same effect as the good carbs!  Check it out!!!  

So don’t think about carbs as being “bad.”  Just remember to eat the right kind of carb!  Your body will thank you!  Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

No Excuses

Just in case you were thinking up a reason NOT to exercise this weekend……..

here are 101 reasons to do it!!! 

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

 

Salads

Summer is a GREAT time to make the most of all the fresh produce out there!  If you don’t have a garden or go to the Farmer’s Market, there are still lots of options to purchase fresh fruits and veggies.  Most stores have TONS of varieties and options for a delicious salad!  And I’m not talking about your boring ole salad with iceberg lettuce and carrots.  There are so many different types of salads!  You can change the taste and flavor of your salad just by changing up a few ingredients.  So get crazy!  Try some new options!  Experiment!  Think outside the box.  You can change up the whole style and flavor of your meal.  Add a sprinkle of cumin to make a “taco” salad.  Add some low sodium soy sauce and salmon for a salad that mimics sushi.  Add strawberries and walnuts and you’ve got a dessert salad!  The possibilities are endless!  Here’s a list of all kinds of salad ingredients that you can throw together!

Greens

Spring Mix

Kale

Spinach

Bok Choy

Iceberg Lettuce

Leaf Lettuce

 

Vegetables

Broccoli

Carrots

Cauliflower

Tomatoes

Onions

Cucumbers

Peppers

 

Fruits

Strawberries

Watermelon

Peaches

Dried Cranberries

Blueberries

Avocadoes

 

Protein/Meats

Hard Boiled Eggs

Ground Turkey/Beef

Chicken

Smoked Salmon

Walnuts

Pecans

Almonds

Quinoa

Edamame

Black Beans

 

Toppings/Extras

Feta Cheese

Mushrooms

Low Sodium Soy Sauce

Cumin

Olive Oil

Corn

Olives

Fresh Parmesan

Fresh Mozzarella

Chickpeas

Garlic

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!

Skin Cancer

It’s summertime and that means lots of FUN IN THE SUN!!!  But with that fun comes danger!  Skin cancer effects about one out of every five people.  So it helps so know some simple information!  

So know your risk and do your best to protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun!  Have a GREAT weekend!