Friday, February 18, 2011

NEW BLOG INFO

Please check my website for my new BLOG
www.dianafitcoach.com
I will no longer be using this site.

Have a great day!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Blueberries are heart healthy!

7 Reasons to add Blueberries to your diet:

* They are a great source of Vitamin C
* They are high in fiber
* They protect against muscular (eye) degeneration
* They protect against colon and ovarian cancer
* They are rich in vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, and folate
* They are great for the digestive tract (they keep things moving)
* They help protect your body from free radical damage (the aging process)

They taste great!

Try this yummy Blueberry and Yogurt Smoothie Recipe

1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries
1/2 a Banana
1/2 Cup of yogurt (Plain Greek) or (low fat Vanilla)
1/2 Cup of Apple or Orange Juice (water if you want less calories)
Enjoy!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Eat Snacks That Fuel Your Body and Give You Energy!

Great Snacks are ones that include healthy nutrient dense foods. Unprocessed whole foods make incredible snacks to fuel your body throughout the day and provide the energy you need to perform at optimal levels.
Enjoy some of these mid morning or late afternoon:

* Apple with cinnamon
* Raw Almonds
* Carrots dipped in Hummus
* Banana
* Celery with Natural Peanut Butter
* Fruit Smoothie
* Raw Walnuts
* Low-fat Yogurt
* String Cheese
* Frozen Grapes
Have a Fit and Fabulous Day!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Healthy Living Tips!

5 Healthy Living Tips for a Better Life


Eat more nutritious high fiber foods~ Healthy eating means getting plenty of colorful fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and lean protein.

Reduce and balance your fat intake~ Research shows it’s best to keep fat calories around 30% of total calories.

Drink plenty of water~ 8 glasses of water a day.

Exercise regularly ~ Physical activity keeps you fit and heart healthy.

Eliminate negative habits~ Gradually replace bad habits with healthy new habits.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Clean Eating Book~ 200 Mouthwatering Recipes!

Yummy Heart Healthy Breakfast Bars!

Ingredients:
2 cups bran flakes, crushed
2 cups oatmeal
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup honey
1 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup skim milk powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup raisins
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Crush cereal, and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add oatmeal, wheat germ, and cinnamon; set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine yogurt, applesauce, vanilla, honey, beaten egg, and skim milk powder: mix well to combine.
Add baking soda and baking powder to the yogurt mixture. Mix well.
Gradually add the cereal and oatmeal mixture to the yogurt mixture and stir well.
Add raisins and mix to combine.
Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the batter and roll it into a ball. Place onto a
non-stick cookie sheet, or lined with baking parchment, and lightly flatten.
Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes. Makes 24 bars.

Enjoy!