Recently on a flight, I sat by a middle-aged woman with a dreamy smile on her face. She was traveling alone — heading somewhere exciting, I imagined. I was reading nutrition literature like I always do when I fly to conventions to present. The article I was studying caught her eye and she told me […]
Love-Lessons from Mom
When asked, “What have you learned in the kitchen from Mommy?” my kids respond: “Don’t forget to have protein at breakfast.” (12 y.o. Thomas) “To ask ‘How can I help?’ before being excused.” (9 y.o. Austin) “Is it ‘ice-cream day’ today, Mommy?” (6 y.o. Elita) Take a moment this Mother’s Day to ask your family what they’ve […]
Green beer vs. Green smoothies
Hmmm…that’s a tough one, right? I won’t take your time trying to convince you the nutritional value of veggies + fruit is superior to that of dye + alcohol. I think you know which is best for you this St. Patty’s Day, so let’s skip straight to some recipes so you can get your green on! Check out these […]
Less is more? Or is it just less?
“It’s not fair, my gym-buddy gets to eat twice as much as I do, and I never see her struggle with her weight!” “How does my husband lose 5 pounds in one week while I work out more and barely lose a pound in the same week!?!” I hear these sentiments often and certainly understand that […]
Love, Running and Chocolate
Interesting trio, right? What do these 3 have to do with one another, on Valentine’s Day especially? Love is like a good run: I went for a run in our hilly neighborhood with my 9 year old this week (he was on his bike) and at about the 2 mile point, he’d had enough and […]
What do Polaroid and the 52-day Best Body Countdown have in common?
4 things: 1) You have to shake it/move it while you actively wait to see what you’ve been wanting to see! Everyone knows you won’t see your Best Body without some ‘Move it! Move it!’ time! (But everyone also knows the packed gym parking lots wont stay that way…you need accountability from the members-only Best Body […]
a New Meal favorite to start the New Year
This is a special meal to start the New Year off with a bang, and only takes about 30 minutes to prepare! Invite others over to start off your 2016 Countdown to Your Best Body with these recipes! You can find other recipes and tips, and many meals that are even more simple in the Best […]
Edamame Pasta Salad
Print Edamame Pasta Salad Author: Kim Beavers Recipe type: Side Serves: 10 Ingredients 2 cups (6 ounces) penne pasta (whole wheat preferred) 16 ounces (3 cups) shelled edamame ⅔ cup red onion, chopped 1 medium zucchini, chopped ½ medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered Dressing: 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar […]
“Strong Snacks”
What is a “Strong Snack,” you ask? And how is it different from a plain ole snack? Though a handful of grapes or a bag of chips from a vending machine is considered a snack by most, I suggest snacks that have more holding power so that you can focus on the tasks of your […]
Sunflower Seed Spread
Print Sunflower Seed Spread Author: Kim Beavers, MS, RDN, LD, CDE Recipe type: Strong Snack Serves: 32 Ingredients 3 cups sunflower seeds (unsalted if available) ¾ cup lemon juice ¼ cup almond butter 3 garlic cloves 1-2 tsp. fresh ginger grated 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. dried cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 […]
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