Cut the Fat!

Next time you make tuna salad use Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard instead of mayo. Adding some relish can also enhance the flavor.

Green Tea

Next time you are in the mood for something warm, choose green tea!! This little drink packs a powerful punch of health benefits and is reputed to be helpful with-

•cancer


•rheumatoid arthritis

•high cholesterol levels

•cariovascular disease

•infection

•impaired immune function


Research is also showing that this drink can help dieters burn more calories and help prevent tooth decay.
Just add a few drops of liquid stevia and you have a delicious drink!!

Soy Sauce Alternative

Have you ever heard of Bragg Liquid Aminos? Its a great healthy alternative for soy sauce. Its is actually a liquid protein concentrate, derived from healthy soybeans, that contains the 16 Essential and Non-essential Amino Acids in naturally occurring amounts.




Health Benefits:

•A source of delicious, nutritious, life-renewing protein.
•Taste you'll love - Nutrition you need.
•Great on salads, veggies, dressings, soups, rice, beans, Wok foods, tofu, gravies, jerky, poultry, fish, popcorn, meats, casseroles, potatoes, etc
•Contains 16 important healthy amino acids

Bragg Liquid Aminos contains:
•no chemicals
•no artificial coloring
•no alcohol
•no preservatives
•no Gluten
•Certified NON-GMO

You can find this product at any health food store.

Source- braggs.com

Liquid Stevia

 As I have been reading more and more about the dangers of Splenda I can say I was fooled by the advertising that this was a "healthy" option. Here are a few shocking facts about Splenda that may open your eyes to the potential toxic substance.

1. Splenda was “discovered” accidentally in a lab while trying to create a new insecticide.
2. Sucralose, the made-up name by the manufacturer of Splenda, contains chlorine.

So I have been on the hunt for a new sweetner and have tried agave, raw honey, wildflower honey, pure maple syrup and evaporated cane juice (it comes in a sugar like format) But I am happy to say Liquid Stevia is my new go to sweetner!! At 300 times sweeter than sugar its easily sweetens tea, lemonade, coffee, smoothies, fresh juice etc, with only a few drops. Also since does not impact blood sugar levels so this could be an added bonus for many people.

SAY YES TO.....

SAY YES TO.......

Say Yes to Carrots, Say Yes Tomatoes, Say Yes to Blueberries and Say Yes to Cucumbers are some of my absolute favorite hair and skin products. They combine the nourishment of organic fruits and vegetables with minerals from the Dead Sea. The best part is they are extremely affordable and can be found at Target among many other stores. They even have a product line for babies.

Here are a few products that I used daily....

Say Yes to Tomatoes- is a gentle exfoliating facial scrub

Say Yes to Carrots- is a great hydrating bath gel

Say Yes to Carrots - is a great body lotion



Great workout at home!

You don't need a gym to stay in shape. Here are some great workout classes you can do right from your living room.

Yogis Anonymous Log in at scheduled times for live, expert lead 90-100 minutes classes
Live Exercise  Registar for a gratis membership and you'll get access to weekly kickboxing, sculpting and cardio classes. Plus you can create a personal profile which allows you to connect with other members so you can swap ideas and workout tips.
Pilates Anytime Only $18 per month lets you watch unlimited HD sessions, and new classes are added weekly
TRX TV  This is a site for the unbiquitous suspension -training device. For only $10 per month you can download 12 TRX moves and follow 30 minute instructor lead workouts.

So you no longer can use the excuse of bad weather not to work out :) Happy monday!

Shape Magazine April 2011

Green Tea Lemonade

Happy April Fool's Day everyone!!! Here is a great drink to "fool" yourself into thinking your enjoying a sweet treat but at only 14 calories per serving drink up! Plus its loaded with antioxidants.

Just pour 1 cup of brewed green tea over a glass of ice, add a splash of fresh lemonade and garnish with a mint sprig.

Skinny Girl- Bethenny Frankel