These aren’t just any old green beans. These are amazing! The garlic really makes these green beans stand out.
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“Repurposing leftovers for lunches, using scraps for recipe ingredients and freezing food are good ways to reduce waste, said registered dietitian nutritionist Kaleigh McMordie. Store foods so that items are not out of view and forgotten and try buying only the foods needed for a few days to reduce the likelihood of waste, McMordie said.”- Food & Nutrition Magazine (5/31/19)
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Pretty much everyone loves muffins. Want to enjoy a blueberry muffin without feeling terrible about it? This recipe is for you!
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I frequently get asked what supplements I take, and my answer is very brief: I drink protein shakes. That’s it. 😊 Say whaaattt? Yep. The biggest shock is that I do not take pre-workout. Food is my fuel, and that’s enough! My favorite pre-workout fuel is fruit. Fruit contains the “easily digestible carbohydrates”
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Stir fry recipes always look fairly easy. Just cook a bunch of ingredients, mix it all together and then enjoy. However, if you’re like me, you realize it’s not always as easy as it looks. It’s OK, though. This simple stir fry is just that - simple!
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If I told you there were ways to prevent your mid-afternoon slump, would you listen? I hope so, because I’m about to spit the truth on how to give this slump a bump, buh-bye! Let’s start with an explanation of why each of the habits suggested above can help reduce that daily desire for an afternoon siesta.
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“All of my life I have been active and always looked for things to do to keep me moving and to satisfy my competitive spirit. I joined my second home and family at AYM CrossFit in Laurinburg. It didn’t take long until I was attending classes almost every day and joined in as one of the coaches.”
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These cookies are AMAZING and a perfect way to fuel up for your day if you’re on the go!
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Y’all already know how I like to break it down…let’s detail these highlights!
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Looking for a way to add some flavor to your grilled chicken this summer? Check out this recipe for a chicken teriyaki kabob!
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Fruit is a food group on which I hear a wideee variety of opinions, misconceptions, fears, etc. With so many of our favorite fruits being in-season this time of year, I figured it was the perfect time to clear the air! It’s important that we begin by distinguishing between natural sugar and added sugar:
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These turkey bacon fritatas are soooooo good! More importantly, they’re so easy to make! Give them a shot and let me know how it goes!
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“Interviews with a dozen people on how they went about losing significant amounts of weight show they found a reason to begin losing weight, made major lifestyle changes, and focused on diet and exercise. The dieters also found a support mechanism, which registered dietitian Samantha Cassetty said is a critical component of weight loss.”- NBC News (1/19)
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I feel so much better- not just in the gym, but everywhere! I am making intentional, purposeful, delicious nutrition choices to fuel my body with what it deserves. I am not on a diet. I have changed the way I eat…forever! Thank you, Madison!."- Heidi
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Who doesn’t love a good steak?! This is one of my favorite family recipes. I hope you enjoy it too!
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“Planned indulgences or treats are important in a diet because they give people something to look forward to and help avoid bingeing on favorite foods that are off-limits, dietitians said. Registered dietitian Mascha Davis recommends dieters have a portion-controlled treat every day, because if people love what they eat, they do not need to cheat.”- CNN (11/30/18)
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Carrots are sooooo good for you… and delicious! This recipe has a few added ingredients to make your carrots taste even better!
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“Sedentary individuals who climbed three flights of stairs three times daily for six weeks, with up to four hours between sessions, showed higher cardiorespiratory fitness, performed better in a maximal cycling test and were stronger after the intervention, compared with those who did not exercise. The findings in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism were based on a study of 24 sedentary young individuals, and they underscore the idea that "exercise snacks" can improve health, according the study authors.”- Medical News Today (1/21)
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"I’ve always had trouble sticking to any workout program or “diet”, and have always had a weight issue. I’ve done Jenny Craig, beach body, Kayla’s Sweat workouts, and just counting calories. Nothing has ever stuck and the weight always came back. I finally decided to try Muscles by Madz after my SIL recommended her MONTHS prior to doing it. My brothers wedding was 12 weeks away and I was Maid of Honor so I needed to be happy in the dress standing next to the bride and groom.
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This salad is exactly how it sounds. Full of greens and full off goodness! Give it a try!
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