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Curried Pork over Basmati RiceMadras curry powder lends a little spice without being overpowering. Coconut milk stirred in at the end of the cooking time counters the burn with sweet creaminess. Reminiscent of many Indian-inspired dishes, this recipe relies on slow cooking to develop its richness.Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin,…
Read More‘Be grateful for what you have, while in pursuit of what you want.’ ~ Jim Rohn
Read MoreThe Screaming Monkey 1 Scoop Chocolate Champion Protein Powder 4 oz. Medium Banana 1 cups cold coffee 1 heaping tsp. espresso powder (optional) Nutritional Info: Calories: 221 Protein: 23g Carbs: 28.4 g Fat: 2.3g
Read MorePossible Health Benefits of Bananas This week’s IFD has Banana and here are some great benefits of the delicious yellow fruit!! 1) Blood Pressure Maintaining a low sodium intake is essential to lowering blood pressure, however increasing potassium intake may be just as important because of its vasodilation effects. 2) Asthma A study conducted by…
Read MoreChicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto This yummy, Italian-flavored soup takes advantage of quick-cooking ingredients—boneless, skinless chicken breast, bagged baby spinach and canned beans. It features a simple homemade basil pesto swirled in at the end to add a fresh herb flavor. If you want to save on time you can substitute 3 to…
Read More‘The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not of fighting the old, but on building the new.’ ~Socrates
Read MorePumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie ¼ cup frozen pumpkin puree 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 scoop Vanilla Whey Champion Protein 1 teaspoon vanilla Nutrition: 202 cal / 10.9g fat / 11.46g carbs / 24.5g protein
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Pumpkin 1. Feel Fuller Pumpkin seeds pack about 1.7 grams of dietary fiber per ounce, while mashed pumpkin has only 50 calories per cup and 3 grams of fiber. “Fiber helps keep you fuller longer, which keeps your appetite at bay so you eat less overall,” says nutrition and fitness expert JJ…
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5 Tips for a Healthy Halloween Wondering if it’s possible to have a healthy Halloween? Here are some tips from dentists and nutritionists Halloween is that sweet time of year when children can collect and eat as much candy as they want. But with the obesity rate triple what it was a generation ago, and…
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