Category Archives: Nutrition

Yummy & Easy trail mix!

Are you looking or  few healthy choices in the snack department?  Not only have I found a few snacks that I enjoy, but my whole family LOVES them!  These are from the Hungry Girl 200 under 200 book. Here is my favorite – PB&J Cocoa-nana Trail Mix PB&J Cocoa-nana Trail Mix PER SERVING (3/4 cup): [...]

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Summer BBQ: make more good choices!

Summer is 3 months long and you will probably attend many BBQs with friends and family. I want to help you make a few good choices so you do NOT over indulge. 1.  Do not go hungry. If you go to the  BBQ starving you will head right to the bowl of chips with french onion [...]

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Fiber PLUS?

Here is a new product on the grocery store shelves from Kellogg Kellogg’s FiberPlusTM bars deliver 35% of your daily fiber, plus antioxidants vitamin E and zinc. Kellogg’s FiberPlus is the high fiber snack that provides so much more. The words “fiber” and “dark chocolate” don’t usually occur in the same sentence, let alone the [...]

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MORE info on www.TrainingwithTricia.com

TrainingwithTricia.com has been updated with more information.. In the Personal Training section, on the Fitness Studio page there is now a list of some of the equipment that I use.  Many of the pieces of equipment have links to see them up close, or to buy your own. The Resources section now has a Fitness [...]

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Vitamuffins, Vitabrownies, Vitatops?

What are they?  Vitalicious is the company that sells Vitamuffins, Vitabrownies, Vitatops, Vitamix, and VitaCake Get More for Your 100 Calories More Energy-The right balance of nutrients, protein and B vitamins helps keep your energy levels high throughout the day. More Satisfaction- All Vitalicious products contain high fiber & wholesome natural ingredients to satisfy your [...]

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CSA Fresh Veggies – Week 1

This morning I took my first of many trips out to the Windy Meadows Farm to pick up my share of the crops for the week. I was able to pick from Bunch Spinach, Bunch Arugula, Bunch Cilantro, Bunch Radish, Potatoes, and Onions.  I choose not to take the Bunch Cilantro ( I just did [...]

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Avocados – YUMMY & GOOD FOR YOU!

Most People consider the avocado a vegetable because it is taste more like a vegetable and is often used more like a vegetable. The truth is, an avocado is actually a fruit. This fruit may  be used in countless ways, spread it on a sandwich, dice into a salad, add it to your tortilla or [...]

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Never Say Diet

There is a new website on the scene from iVillage – www.NeverSayDiet.com Tip of the day: Never say diet. A diet denotes a beginning and an end. There should be no end to taking care of yourself. -Amy Check the site out there are lots of great tips, videos, stories to inspire you and a [...]

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“Muffin Top”

Do you struggle with the “muffin top” problem? One simple thing to help you when you EDIT your DIET is to add fiber! Yes, I want you to focus on adding food to your diet – eat more high fiber foods! “How can adding more food to my diet help me lose weight?” Eating enough [...]

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How do you make a grocery list?

I am not sure how you keep track of what groceries you have on hand and what you need to buy the next time you head to the store, but here is one idea, The Ultimatest Grocery List a downloadable PDF grocery list — and it’s FREE! Hang this in the kitchen and when you [...]

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