November 2010

Easy Guacamole

November 30, 2010

Great to have with eggs, veggies, a mexican meal, etc! Excellent with crackers or baked chips for holiday entertaining too. Makes 16 servings 2 avocados 1 small onion, finely chopped 1-2 clove garlic, minced 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 lime, juiced 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped salt and pepper to taste Peel and mash avocados in [...]

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Q&A: Is being fit a realistic goal for a busy mom?

November 29, 2010

Busy But Healthy show host Kristine Fretwell answers your health & fitness questions. This weeks question is, “Being a busy mom of 3, is being fit a realistic goal?”

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News, Facts & Fitness Monday: Gymboss Workouts & Bonus Recipe!

November 28, 2010

Happy Monday!  Hope you enjoyed your weekend!  If you STILL haven’t quickly entered to WIN the Gymboss, go do that. (CONTEST ENDED) Contest ends Tuesday November 30th 2010 at midnight! Ok, so as I have mentioned, I LOVE my Gymboss.  It totally helps keep me motivated at the gym.  It keeps you on track as you’re trying [...]

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Low Carb Pumpkin Scones from Jill Coleman

November 27, 2010

This recipe is from my fitness friend Jill Coleman.  She posted the recipe on her blog (www.jillfit.com).  I made them and they turned out great!  Worth a try! Makes 24 scones Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 1 15 oz can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 4 scoops whey protein powder (preferably unflavored, plain vanilla or [...]

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Flashback Friday: X-Mas Prep, Crockpot & Thanks

November 27, 2010

If you’ve noticed, I didn’t get out a Flashback Friday last week.  Just when I thought the site issues were over, they came back!  Don’t you hate when that happens? I guess they uploaded a new commenting software and it created some glitches.  They are still working through them.  So hopefully this posts ok.  These [...]

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Slow Cooker Low Carb Cabbage Roll Stew

November 26, 2010

I came up with this recipe because I LOVE cabbage rolls! Tastes like a cabbage roll in every bite! I also love that its low carb! Makes 6 servings 1 pound extra lean ground beef (I actually used ground moose)1 medium onion, chopped1 14oz can stewed tomatoes1 14oz can lower sodium tomato sauce1 Tbsp minced [...]

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Healthier Sweet Potato Casseroles

November 25, 2010

If your looking for a healthier versions of Sweet Potato Casseroles (for Thanksgiving & Christmas), here are a few I found!   Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole   http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000385230 Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001673131   Sweet Potato Casserole http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/sweet_potato_casserole.html

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Favorite Find Wednesday: I take this for less stress!

November 24, 2010

Maca!!!! If you’ve never heard of Maca before, your probably not alone.  I happen to LOVE it!  I take it daily and really notice a decrease in my stress levels.  Seriously!!! (This is the one I buy.  Its called MacaSure by Sequel Naturals. http://macasure.com/)  Here is some more info… A turnip-like cruciferous root vegetable native to [...]

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Turkey Sausage, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing – Episode 8

November 24, 2010

Busy But Healthy show host Kristine Fretwell showcases another favorite holiday side dish, Turkey Sausage, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing!  Get the written out recipe HERE.

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Turkey Sausage, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing

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See the video to this recipe HERE.  This is my favorite holiday stuffing recipe!  Try it, and let me know how you like it! Ingredients: 1/2 loaf whole grain bread, cut into cubes, left out to dry out overnight 1/2 loaf russian rye bread, cut into cubes, left out to dry out overnight 4 Tbsp [...]

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