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Tag: American Heart Association

  • Motivation Monday

    With the gym closures nationwide, are you experiencing “Spin withdrawals”? Do you miss snapping your SPD clips into the pedals of a Spin bike? Are you seeking other ways to maintain your cardiovascular endurance? As a Certified Spin Instructor, I answered a definite YES to all questions! I hate running… I am not a runner… …

  • Go RED Friday!

  • Up Your ZZZs to Up Your Performance

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Black-Eyed Pea, Corn, and Rice Salad Spring into April with some Fresh Leafy Greens! Ingredients 31 ounce can Black-Eyed Peas (drained, rinsed, no-salt added) 25 ounce can Whole Kernel Corn (no-salt added) 8 ounce Cooked Brown Rice (may substitute with Quinoa) 2 stalk Celery (chopped) 1 Bell Pepper (seeded, chopped)…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Do you have time to watch a 1-hour episode of Dancing with the Stars? Do you have time to browse your Facebook or Twitter News Feeds during a 30-minute lunch break? Do you have 10-minutes to play a silly, brainless mobile app game? You have time to exercise. Prioritize your health. Exercise: It does not take much. The National Guidelines for Physical…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Bread Pudding A Guilt-Free Dessert to Fill Our Spirits with Autumn!  Ingredients Coconut Oil Spray (amount as desired) 1 Whole Egg 1 Egg White or 1/3 cup Liquid Egg Whites 1 cup Skim Milk (may be substituted for Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk) 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Cinnamon…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sweet Potato Nachos Guilt-Free Nachos to Serve at Your Next Football Game Watch! Ingredients 3 medium Sweet Potatoes (about 2lbs.) 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 ½ teaspoon Paprika 1/3 cup Black Beans (drained and rinsed) 1/3 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (may substitute…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Grilled Chicken with Strawberry and Pineapple Salsa A Sweet and Summery Grilled Chicken Entrée! Ingredients 2 ½-inch slices Pineapple (thick and patted dry) 1 cup Whole Strawberries (chopped) 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil or Olive Oil 3 tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves (finely chopped) 1/8 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (crushed) 1 medium…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Grilled Avocado with Strawberry and Honey A fresh summer dessert: sweet, simple, and super delicious! Ingredients Cooking Spray (Trainer Robin recommends coconut oil!) 2 cups Strawberries (hulled and quartered) 1 tablespoon Honey 2 small Avocados (halved and pitted) 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint (chopped) Directions In a small bowl, gently stir…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Vietnamese-Style Lettuce Wraps with Grilled Shrimp, Avocados, and Mango A Healthy, Summer Bite to Toss on the Grill! Ingredients for the Vietnamese-style Sauce ¼ cup Lime Juice (2 – 3 limes) 1 tablespoon Honey 1 tablespoon Water 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce (low sodium) 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce Ingredients for the…