Cheesy Baked Grouper
November 30This wonderful dish makes 4 nice healthy servings. I like to serve it with rice and broccoli or asparagus. Potatoes are a great complement too. Toast some whole grain bread and serve.
Posted In: Healthy Cooking
Fitness Blog / Archives for November, 2010
Yeast Infection – Causes And Cures
November 29Candidiasis, commonly known as yeast infection is caused by a group of microscopic fungi or yeast. Present on all surfaces of the body, the problem with candida occurs when they multiply in numbers and cause an infection. This is particularly problematic in warm, moist areas such as the vagina, mouth, underarms, and nail bed and in small children, the diaper area.
Posted In: Women's Health
Make Snacking Healthy With Delicious Hummus Spread
November 26If you are having a party or just sitting around watching television and want a quick snack, prepare your own hummus for a healthy treat that’s low in calories. Great as a dip or a spread, you can serve it with a variety of different vegetables, breads or crackers.
Posted In: Nutrition
Donnas Cottage Cheese Salad
November 25This recipe serves one and makes a great snack or lunch. My friend, Donna has made this salad a number of times and I always enjoy it. I asked her if I could add this dish to my recipes, and she was quite honored.
Posted In: Healthy Cooking
Stretching Exercises Are Fundamental To Your Overall Flexibility
November 24We all know that exercise is important to our overall health. Many times in an effort to get the most exercise in a short period of time, we overlook the importance of stretching before a workout. This includes resistance training and aerobics. Instead of warming up the muscles and giving them the opportunity to stretch before exercising, we compromise our overall fitness program by neglecting the importance of overall flexibility.
Posted In: Women's Fitness
Italian Black Beans and Rice with Mango
November 23This is a delicious meal that can satisfy your hunger at a very low cost. I like to make this meal a couple of times each month. I combine everything into the skillet, so the cleanup doesn’t take me long at all. From start to finish this recipe is a great way to serve nutritious food without spending hours in the kitchen.
Posted In: Healthy Cooking
Learn The Five Big Secrets Of Motivation
November 221. Don’t be a victim of your own past or proposed destiny. Don’t just assume that bad things always happen to you. When people get fixated on all of their problems, they neglect to notice all of the wonderful things that they have to be thankful for. You do have the power to change your life. That is the wonderful thing about circumstances that occur, although you rarely have a choice on what challenges come your way, you can make a difference in how they affect your life.
Posted In: Motivation
Exercise and Your Fitness Journal
November 19Exercise is an important part of any fitness routine, but is all exercise effective for reaching your fitness goals? Interestingly, the answer is no. Some exercises help build muscles, like weightlifting, while others are more effective at fat burning, such as jogging. So which form of exercise is best for you?
Posted In: Journaling
Dantes Strawberry Delight
November 18A healthy way to cool off when it’s hot and steamy outside. My youngest son loves this dessert for a snack or after a great meal. It’s easy to make and doesn’t require many ingredients. Fairly inexpensive to make too.
Posted In: Healthy Cooking
Find Inspiration In Every Day Miracles
November 17When you are looking for inspiration, sometimes you need only look around you. Women, in particular, can find the inspiration to exercise by looking at their children and realizing how important their life is. As mothers, we have a responsibility to protect our own health so that we can care for our children.
Posted In: Inspiration
Mediterranean-Style Chicken Stir Fry
November 16A real family favorite, this chicken stir fry will please the most discerning tastes. Plenty of veggies round out this meal, serve over pasta and you’ve got a complete meal. There’s enough here to serve 4 people.
Posted In: Healthy Cooking
Lower Body Workout Illustrated
November 15If you have ever squatted down to pick up a child or something off the floor and had a hard time standing back up, you need to practice this exercise and work those muscles
Posted In: Exercise
Craving Something Sweet, Salty and Creamy
November 11Everyone gets a craving for dessert every now and then, but when you are working out, you don’t want to blow all your hard work on some worthless calories. Many snacks are prepackaged to make calorie counting easier. You can indulge in any Jello® sugar-free 60-calorie pudding snack for a reduced-calorie but tasty treat.
Posted In: Healthy Cooking
Positive Affirmations To Take Off The Pounds
November 11If you are interested in the power of affirmations, then you’ve come to the right place. I sincerely believe in the positive force that is created through repeated affirmations. I like to say mine first thing in the morning, before I start my day. These declarations provide the boost that I need to get out there and make something wonderful happen.
Posted In: Affirmations
Sex and the Seafood Connection
November 10You’ve probably heard before that seafood is good for your sex life. But does that apply to all seafood? I went on a discovery mission to find out the truth. I wanted to know whether it was about what the seafood contained or the way that it looked? You know oysters and other mollusks have a very sexual appearance when you crack them open.
Posted In: Diet
Turkey Sausage Stew with Polenta
November 9Talk about some comfort food! If old Tom Turkey knew what joy my family gets from this stew, he would run for the woods. It’s great to eat when it’s cold, rainy or even sunny outside.
Posted In: Healthy Cooking
Do You Have A Problem With Bloating?
November 5Do you dread mealtime because of that overly full feeling you have every time you eat? It sounds like you suffer from bloating. You know that gassy feeling in your gut that makes you feel like you are going to explode. It’s terribly uncomfortable and relief from it can be embarrassing to say the least. The good news is there are ways that you can prevent bloating from occurring in the first place.
Posted In: Women's Health
Merry Marys Mushroom Salad
November 4This salad will make you feel very merry, each and every time you serve it. It’s easy to make and it tastes delicious. Not sure who Mary is, but I’m glad I found this recipe. Eat all by itself or serve it alongside a sandwich, or a small portion of chicken or your favorite fish.
Posted In: Healthy Cooking
Healthy Home Cooking With Proper Cookware
November 3Although it’s nice to dine out, especially for special occasions, most of us cook at least some of our meals at home. It’s truly the best way to control what goes into your food and avoid adding extra salt, fat or sugar that in the end can add unwanted pounds and inches. If you are interested in women’s fitness, then you are concerned about the food that you eat.
Posted In: Nutrition
Bold and Beautiful, Beet Salad
November 2Try this recipe for a healthy salad that is pretty to look at and even healthier to eat. If you believe the old saying, “You are what you eat.” Then you’ll want to eat a heaping helping of this salad for the bold and beautiful.
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Get Out Of The Office And Go Golfing For Better Health
November 1Men have been doing it for ages, so it’s about time that women began leaving the office for a productive round of golf with other like-minded colleagues. There’s no reason why women should limit their talents to the inside of boardrooms, conference rooms, office or cubicles. Many a major deal has been settled on the glorious greens of the golf course.
Posted In: Women's Fitness
