Crunch Beat This move targets abs and legs. Lie faceup on mat with knees bent 90 degrees, legs lifted, calves parallel to floor. Place hands behind head, elbows out, and crunch up, living shoulders off mat. Extend legs diagonally up, cross … [Continue reading]
Makes: 24 servings Prep: 30 mins Bake: 10 mins 325°F Chill: 6 hrs Pumpkin Icebox Pie with Pistachio-Gingersnap Crust Ingredients 1 Recipe Pistachio-Gingersnap Crust 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons … [Continue reading]
It’s October, which — if my Instagram feed is any indication — means pumpkin pumpkin everywhere. Seriously. From pies and doughnuts, to cheesecakes and empanadas (?), there are literally hundreds of recipes floating around this month featuring “that … [Continue reading]
The first time I ate homemade buttermilk syrup was at an Easter brunch and I was immediately smitten. I am a pure maple syrup kind of girl, but this buttermilk syrup was something different and wonderful and I couldn’t get enough! Today’s recipe fo … [Continue reading]
Beet juice for stamina Recent research shows that this ruby red root veggie may be more effective at boosting energy than caffeine, or nearly anything you'll find in the supplement aisle. When UK researchers asked male athletes to down either 16 … [Continue reading]
When it comes to weight loss and dieting, there is often a mind boggling difference between what we are told will work and what actually works. A quick Google search for ‘weight loss tips’ or ‘weight loss strategy’ throws up endless quick fix, faddy, … [Continue reading]
Serves: 4 Time to make: 35 mins (Hands-on time: 30, Cooking time: 5) Total cost: $14.52 / $3.63 per serve Instructions Step 1 Cook pasta in a medium-sized pan following packet directions. Add broccoli to pan in the last … [Continue reading]
Wouldn’t it be great if business leaders and employers recognised the connection between the food eaten by their employees and company profits? Nutrition = profit. At first it seems to be a huge jump. In fact, it is one of those things that somehow f … [Continue reading]
The studio and class timetable has become an integral of gyms and health clubs across the world. We’ve graduated significantly from the stereotypical ‘feel the burn’ Jane Fonda aerobics (though this old school concept has made a bit of a comeback!) to … [Continue reading]
Fats When we mention fats, we are referring to lipids, which includes a number of different compounds from fatty acids to triacylglycerols. Lipids play many roles in the body and should be included in our diet as an energy source and a source of … [Continue reading]
At Fresh Fitness Food, we emphasise the importance of protein, especially in conjunction with a fitness regime. It plays a critical part in the diet and we focus on quality sources of protein/amino acid. What is protein? Proteins are polymer … [Continue reading]
I don’t think I’ve had a dessert that wasn’t frozen in ages. Wait, that’s not true. I inhaled most things in the Tartine window. But I don’t think I’ve made a non-frozen dessert in my own kitchen in quite a long time. Glass jars of local heavy cre … [Continue reading]
I’ve always wanted to be one of those ladies who lunch. I’m pretty sure that there are only two requirements to join the club: be a lady and have time for lunch. I think my eyebrows are too big to be considered ‘ladylike’, but with a great hat or si … [Continue reading]
Let’s pretend you and I are at the spa, and they just handed us icy cold cucumber pops studded with fresh raspberries. Well, if you and I are friends enough to go to a spa together, you probably would assume that I snuck vodka in my purse to dunk the … [Continue reading]
If you don’t have at least a few friends with unusual dietary restrictions, I say you need more friends. Every time I have people over for a meal, I take a running tally of their food preferences and intolerances. I think it’s fun! I love cooking f … [Continue reading]
It’s been a pretty zucchini-light year. Between the squirrels, chipmunks, and heavy summer rains, I’ve barely had more than 5 from the garden. I suppose it’s better than having excess and pawning them off on complete strangers. I have this friend name … [Continue reading]
Have you ever seen these vintage mini metal pie pans? They’re about 4″ wide and only 3/4″ inch deep or so. I think I’ve seen them at almost every estate sale and thrift store I’ve ever been to. At some point, back in the day, mini desserts were … [Continue reading]
If I’m counting correctly, we have but a few more weeks of bikini season. If I don’t get my bikini time in now, I’ll be blinded by my pale legs all winter log. So, bikinis it is! Yard work in bikinis! Dog walks in bikinis! Grilling in bikinis! Ok … [Continue reading]
M&M’s make people happy. Have you ever seen anyone in a bad mood eating M&M’s? Didn’t think so. There’s something about popping a handful in your mouth and having this infectious feel-good vibe take over. Whether you’re serving them to gues … [Continue reading]
Wanna make the tastiest pumpkin dessert EVER for the kids this fall? Make pumpkin pie monkey bread! This deliciousness is easy for anyone to devour, and it’s super simple to make, even with younger kids. To give the monkey bread its awesome fall flavo … [Continue reading]
Ever roasted white chocolate? Me neither. Ever even thought about it? Same. However, when I saw recipes and tutorials floating across my screen touting the magical alchemy that takes place when white chocolate is slow-baked in a low-temp … [Continue reading]
Now that fall is here, the kids and I decided to make a classic autumn treat together – caramel apples. We wanted to make them a little different somehow, so we decided to turn the apples inside out! I must admit that this was an idea I saw on P … [Continue reading]
At long last, apple season is in full swing! It’s been a wonderful excuse to start up my fall baking and on the top of my list were these delicious apple pound cake muffins inspired by Starbucks’ Apple Pound Cakes. With a wonderfully flavorful crumb a … [Continue reading]
My teenage son walked inside from school the other day, threw his backpack on the kitchen table, and said, “Mom! we need to talk!” In chemistry class, he’d learned about food dyes and how some countries have banned dyes we’re still us … [Continue reading]
Do you have an adventurous eater on your hands, or does your child turn his or her nose up at anything but mac ‘n’ cheese? My kids fall somewhere in the middle, willing to try a few things but not especially adventurous. I’ve always tried to expose ou … [Continue reading]
For the longest time, I thought homemade nut butters were the exclusive domain of only the most ardent DIYers. But as it happens, if you have a food processor, you can totally make your own. Why go the homemade route? First off, if you or … [Continue reading]
My 6-year-old Anna is obsessed with Starbucks, more than any caffeine-addicted adult I know. She is always asking to go because of that devilishly-delicious double chocolaty chip frappuccino! Anna asks for this drink all the time, whether … [Continue reading]
You know what my problem is? I make absolutely no sense sometimes. Seriously, it’s becoming problematic—or maybe it has been and I’ve been unaware. Just what am I talking about? Take a look at the pictures. I finally start to become proficient with … [Continue reading]
Friends, I have been eagerly awaiting the day that I could share this recipe with you. It is hands down the recipe I am most excited about this month! No really! Even more than all the desserts (even the cheesecakes) I’ve shared, I am absolutely sm … [Continue reading]
I’m pretty sure you worked super hard this week. You deserve me. I’m cold and icy and refreshing and filled with tequila. It’s probably like… 160 degrees where you live right? See… now you really need me. I’m nothing like those sugary sweet … [Continue reading]