pilates

Pizza Muffins

These low-fuss, mini muffins are a fun family food, great for any gathering, so quick and easy. How can you go wrong with “pizza?” Add in as many veggies to ramp up the  health factor.  Serves: 5 Ingredients 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil 2 cups chopped crimini mushrooms (or any you have) 1 small red onion, chopped 1 …

Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bites

These pomegranate dark chocolate bites are ridiculously simple… three very basic ingredients (chocolate, pomegranates, and sea salt), minimal prep time but maximum flavor. Boom! Total Time: 8 minutes Ingredients 2 ½ cups pomegranate seeds 5.25 ounces (150 grams) high-quality dark chocolate 1 tablespoon sea salt Instructions Divided across 12 muffin cups, sprinkle a single layer of pomegranate seeds. Melt the dark chocolate in …

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3 Tips to Stay Healthy this Season

Every year, the average American gains 7-10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Yikes. It’s hard enough to maintain your current weight, or lose weight, so let’s not gain more that we’ll have to deal with in 2023! Here are three simple ways to stay healthy and maintain your weight this busy season!   Apply the 80/20 rule. Eighty percent …

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse

This treat is so simple and delicious – you’ll forget how healthy it is. Ingredients   1 ripe avocado 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup raw agave nectar (maple syrup is ok) 1/4 almond or coconut milk (full fat) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   Puree until smooth. Chill for 1 hour or more until thickened and cold.

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Salmon Cakes

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 7 cakes INGREDIENTS 1 14.75 ounce can wild caught salmon 1 cup cooked sweet potato (canned with no syrup is ok to use) 1 whole egg 1⁄2 cup almond flour 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 scallions sliced thin, tops and booms, roots removed 2 teaspoons dried dill 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) 1⁄2 …

Revealing the Mystery of Pilates: Pilates FAQs and Common Pilates Questions

Although Pilates has been around for 60+ years, many people still don’t really know what it is, or how it’s different from yoga. Most don’t know there is sophisticated equipment for Pilates, and if they do know this, they’re possibly a little terrified of it. So, I’m here to reveal the mystery of Pilates with some common FAQs. Keep reading …

Cucumber Gazpacho

A refreshing recipe for Cucumber Gazpacho (aka Chilled Cucumber Soup) with yogurt, lime and cilantro. Keep it vegetarian or serve with shrimp for a light lunch. Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 3-4 Main Ingredients: 1/3 of a jalapeño, sliced (optional) 1 tablespoon shallot, plus more for garnish ( or sub 1 green onion) 1 small garlic clove 1 large English cucumber (12 ounces) sliced (or …