Thursday, April 7, 2011

Banana Split with Muscles!


Do you think there is ice cream in there? NO... but it tastes damn good, is cold and does much more for the body than ice cream ever will: )

Whats in it?
-1 Fuji Apple
-1 Banana
-1/3cup 2% Low Fat Greek Yogurt
-1tbsp Peanut Butter w Flaxseed
-1tbsp Almonds
-1tbsp Sunflower Seeds
-Dash of Cinnamon

400 calories, 30g Protein, 55g Carbohydrates, 10g Fiber, 12g Healthy Fats
*Try half the recipe if you are cutting calories.

This bowl of fun supplies a good amount of energy to get you out of that afternoon slump. The vitamin C is a great antioxidant, potassium will keep your muscles loose, and fiber will keep you regular. The healthy fats will give you sustaining energy and the protein will repair your muscles.

Try it the next time you have a craving or get tired in the mid-afternoon.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Good Dr Oz episode: Health Risks by Looking in the Mirror

Can you detect health risks by looking at your smile?

Dr Oz says you can detect high cholesterol, allergies, Vitamin B deficiencies, or heart disease if you look closer in the mirror. If you have a red/white ring around your pupil you may have high cholesterol. Remember, keep your LDL below 100 and total cholesterol below 200. You may have undiagnosed allergies if you have bumps under your eyelid. You may have a B-Vitamin deficiency if the corners of your mouth/lips are dry and cracking. B-Vitamins help to reproduce cells and will keep your metabolism up. Lastly, you may have a high risk of heart disease if you have a vertical crease in your ear-lobe! Remember to do 30 minutes of activity daily to prevent and reduce the risks of heart disease: )