Mini PB&F: One fig Newton with 1 teaspoon peanut butter. Chocolate Banana: Half a frozen banana [this size] dipped in two squares of melted dark chocolate. Frozen grapes (any color): 1 cup (about 28 grapes), stuck in the freezer for 2+ hours. Honeyed Yogurt: ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey. Spiced Orange: One orange— about the size of a tennis ball— sprinkled with cinnamon. Grilled Pineapple: 2 ¼-inch thick pineapple rounds (about 1 cup), grilled (or sautéed) for two minutes or until golden. Berries n’ Cream: 1 cup blueberries with 2 tablespoons whipped topping. Stuffed Figs: Two small dried figs with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat ricotta stuffed inside. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Oats n’ Berries: ⅓ cup rolled oats (cooked with water), topped with cinnamon and ¼ cup freshberries. Dark Chocolate: One block, or three squares. Nut-Stuffed Date: One Medjool Date filled with one teaspoon natural unsalted almond butter. Chocolate Milk: 6 ounces skim milk mixed with 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup. Cinnamon Applesauce: 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (like Motts). Or, try this homemade version! Citrus-Berry Salad: 1 cup mixed berry salad (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) tossed with one tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice. Maple-Pumpkin Yogurt: ½ cup non-fat regular yogurt (go Greek for extra protein!) with 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon maple syrup… like this! Chocolate Pudding: One 4oz package. Try a fat/sugar free…
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25 Flat Belly Foods
1. EVOO – (extra virgin olive oil) A-monounsaturated fat that burns calories and fat. This oil also helps with cholesterol levels. A great belly slimmer. 2. Nonfat Greek Yogurt – Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt which keeps you fuller longer. It also contains good bacteria (probiotics) that works to reduce the bad bacteria in the intestines that is responsible for belly bloating. 3. Mushrooms – With the lack of vitamin D, it has been linked to higher levels of belly fat. Mushrooms are the only natural plant source of Vitamin D. Mushrooms are a fabulous way to cut carbs too. 4. Skim Milk – Milk is the perfect combination of protein and carbs to keep you feeling full, especially after a workout. It also helps to build muscle and lose fat. Check out our Strawberry Banana smoothie with skim milk. 5. Beans – Beans are a great food for belly slimming. They are high in fiber and low in calories. Beans are great because they fire off at, build muscle and regulate digestion. They also help you feel full faster and longer which helps with over-eating. 6. Almonds – A super convenient snack, almonds (with the skin)…
Tips for a Healthier Fourth of July
Holidays are for celebrating and are meant to be enjoyed, but you don’t have to sacrifice your health or beach body every time you attend a BBQ. These 6 BBQ survival tips can help keep your health and fitness goals on track. 6 Healthy Eating Tips For Your 4th of July BBQ 1. Use small plates Research clearly shows that people who choose smaller plates and utensils eat less without even noticing it. Try borrowing a plate from the kids table or the dessert tray. 2. Eat slowly and mindfully People who eat more slowly eat fewer calories over the course of a meal. BBQs are a perfect opportunity to pace yourself as you mix and mingle with friends and family. 3. Eat healthiest foods first If you are eating slowly and off small plates, you may as well fill up on the healthiest stuff first. Salads are a great place to start. 4. Skip the chips, crackers and bread Refined carbohydrates are the worst things you can eat because they offer little satisfaction, loads of calories and dangerous insulin spikes. BBQs are filled with wonderful food, so do yourself a favor and save your calories for the really good stuff. 5. Keep…
Beach Life: Food
One thing that almost every beach activity has in common is great food! Food and beaches go hand-in-hand; hardly any of us venture out to the shore without something to snack on, and barbecues or picnics are the order of the day whenever friends gather at the beach. However, this leads to several pitfalls to be avoided. Most beach snack food is not exactly low-cal or healthy, and the vendors along the shore do not help with their hot dogs, pizza and cotton candy. Depending on where you visit the beach, you may be surrounded by fattening temptation. However, you want to look great in your new LoveSurf swimsuit, so what’s a beachgoer to do? Here are some tips to help you eat healthy at the beach and stay in shape so that you can enjoy your new LoveSurf swimwear! 1) Bring healthy snacks. You know the old dieting rule that says, “You won’t eat it if you don’t have it”? Well, the same thing can be said for healthy snacks—you will not eat them if they are not available. Instead, you will get hungry and turn to fattening treats to try to fill up! The best way to ensure…
Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
1. Use a Smaller Plate At big meals, like Thanksgiving, it’s very difficult to avoid the temptation to fill your plate to capacity with delectable goodies! Instead of trying to make your portions smaller, just make your plate smaller! Simply filling up a smaller plate instead of the average sized dinner plate can cut up to 500 calories out of your meal! 2. Drink Water As you enjoy the your crisp green beans and succulent sweet potatoes, be conscious of what you’re drinking. Limit yourself to one beverage of your choice, and then switch to water. Making sure that you stay hydrated throughout the day can help your brain to differentiate between actual hunger and dehydration. Often, many people confuse dehydration with hunger, and eat more without understanding why the feeling they are experiencing won’t go away! 3. Put Down the Fork! I know that I personally struggle with this one. I have a nasty habit of preparing my next bite while I’m still chewing my last one! If you have your mouth full of tangy-sweet cranberry sauce covered turkey, put your knife and fork down. Wait to prepare your next bite until you’ve finished the last one. This will…
