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Tag: Lemon Juice

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The Ultimate Chickpea Salad Quick to prep and you’ll savor every last bite! Toss a batch for your next summer cookout! *Special thank you to Wellness Expert and Peloton Instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe! Ingredients (2) 15-ounce cans of Chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 2 cups Cucumbers (diced) (*Persian cucumbers recommended.)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Fennel Salad with Maple Vinaigrette  A crisp, refreshing spring salad! Ingredients  1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Salt (to taste) Black Pepper (to taste) 6 ounces Baby Arugula 1 large Fennel Bulb with Fronds 1 large Honey…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sesame Baked Salmon Simple Salmon in 20 minutes! Ingredients 1 tablespoon Tahini 1 1/2 Soy Sauce (reduced sodium) 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (*substitute with orange zest for sweeter version) 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (*substitute with organic juice for sweeter version) 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated) 1/2 teaspoon Coriander (grounded) (4) 6-ounce Salmon Fillets…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Holiday Fennel and Pomegranate Salad A festive, refreshing, and healthful salad to balance your holiday indulgences! Ingredients 3 small Fennel Bulbs (thinly sliced) 6 celery Stalks, leaves included (thinly sliced, diagonally) 1 medium shallot (thinly sliced into a half-moon shape) ½ cup Parsley Leaves (chopped) ½ cup Pomegranate Seeds (*may…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Warm Spice Sweet Potato Salad Swap your rich mayonnaise Potato salad for a healthier summertime classic! Beta carotene and vitamin C rich sweet potatoes improve joint health while ginger and turmeric boast anti-inflammatory benefits and cinnamon helps manage blood sugar. This salad is a triple win! Ingredients 1/3 cup Red…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    How did you feel after your last intense workout? Did you experience muscle cramps, dehydration, or increased fatigue? After your next hard workout try NASM Sports Performance Specialist, Geoff Lecovin’s refreshing homemade electrolyte recovery drink. Ingredients 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice 2 cups Raw Coconut Water 2 tablespoons Organic Raw Honey 1/8…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Health Recipe of the Week Salmon and White Bean Salad Ingredients 1 6-ounce can Salmon (drained) 1 15-ounce can White Beans (drained and rinsed) 3 cups Kale (destemmed and chopped) (May substitute for another leafy green) 3 tablespoons Sesame Seeds 3 tablespoons Capers (rinsed) 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Salt and…

  • Meatless Monday Snack

    Spinach Avocado Hummus Ingredients 1 medium-sized Avocado 1-2 cups Spinach 1 can Garbanzo Beans (strained) 3-4 Garlic Cloves (or amount as desired) 1-2 teaspoons Black Pepper (or amount as desired) 1/8 cup Onion (chopped) (optional) Juice from 1-2 Lemons Directions Strain garbanzo beans, pat dry, and add to food processor. Loosely chop spinach, removing stems,…