Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Why You Should Not Eat Breakfast Cereal

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Sally Fallon is the author of Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. This well-researched, though-provoking guide to traditional foods contains a startling message: Animal fats and cholesterol are not villains but vital factors … Continue reading →

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Foods To Cut Out If You Want To Get Rid Of A Muffin Top

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Muffin top is a slang word to describe the overhanging flesh over waistbands. The biggest part to losing the muffin top look and reducing the size of your love handles is the diet. If you make the right changes to … Continue reading →

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Myths & Truths About Soy

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Myth: Use of soy as a food dates back many thousands of years. Truth: Soy was first used as a food during the late Chou dynasty (1134-246 BC), only after the Chinese learned to ferment soy beans to make foods … Continue reading →

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Homemade Salad Dressings

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Balsamic Salad Dressing Makes about 2 cups Balsamic Salad Dressing. Ingredients: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar 1 Clove crushed and finely minced garlic 1/2 tsp Dried Italian herb blend, optional 1 1/2 Cups olive oil Salt and … Continue reading →

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A New Way To Diet

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

The pressure to look our best never has been greater. Committing to a diet can be hard work. Diet clubs are time-consuming and too impersonal for most of us. Diet fads are usually unhealthy and can leave us disappointed with … Continue reading →

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Simple Instructions on Sprouting 
and Soaking Nuts and Seeds

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

The main reason soaking nuts and seeds is so important is because they contain enzyme inhibitors. The purpose of these enzyme inhibitors is to protect the nut or seed until it has what it needs for growing. Nature allowed the … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Protein Parfait

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

INGREDIENTS: 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, 6 oz. yogurt, ½ cup blueberries. DIRECTIONS: Mix protein powder and yogurt together in a glass. Add blueberries into the mix. Enjoy. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/556857-20-delicious-protein-powder-recipes-that-are-not-shakes/#ixzz1vVjL4EZo

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Apple “Muesli” (grain free)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

1 generous serving 1 apple, any variety, washed and cut unto chunks 1/8 cup almonds 1/8 cup walnuts 1/8 cup shredded coconut 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) In a food processor, place the nuts and whiz until … Continue reading →

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Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Bacon-wrapped dates make a quick and healthy appetizer recipe. Everyone loves bacon-wrapped dates. They also make a great snack — and they’ll keep in the fridge for days. (But I doubt you’ll end up with any left.) This is an … Continue reading →

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Why You Should NEVER Eat Vegetable Oil or Margarine!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Vegetable oils (and margarine, made from these oils) are supposed to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, increase weight loss and somehow improve overall health. Only one problem…. science doesn’t back these claims up! Read the full article at: http://wellnessmama.com/2193/why-you-should-never-eat-vegetable-oil-or-margarine/

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