Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Wellness Wednesday

Here is a great guide to decoding what some of the terminology on our expiration dates mean!



A handy guide to shelf-life terms.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great Spring/Summer dish that will help you get in those healthy Omega 3 fats!

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
(serves 4)

Grilled salmon with avocado salsa
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Avocado salsa
  • 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 3 mild or hot peppers, seeded and deveined, diced or sliced
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tbs finely chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Mix the salt, coriander, cumin, paprika, onion and black pepper together, rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and this seasoning mix, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Pre-heat the grill.
  3. Combine the avocado, onion, hot peppers, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt in a bowl and mix well, chill until ready to use.
  4. Grill the salmon to desired doneness.
  5. Serve the salmon topped with the avocado salsa
Source:  Here

Monday, April 27, 2015

Friday, April 24, 2015

Fit Friday

Had a busy day?  No problem, it's never too late to make time for a quick workout!

Easy at home workout for those nights you just need to get some activity in!

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Tournament Thursday


 Try something new this summer with a large lawn tic tac toe board.  Play a fun game with the family while being active and off the couch!  For a full description on how to make this game click on the link below!

Giant DIY Tic Tac Toe Board Vertical 1

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Wellness Wednesday

Feeling a little stiff after work?  Find some time to incorporate these stretches either before work, after work, or right before bed.  They will bring you some much needed relief!

4 Stretches You Need to Do if You Sit at a Desk All Day - Your body will thank you after you try these tips from Hilaria Baldwin.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great throw-in-the-blender breakfast or snack!
Ingredients:
-  1 cup quartered strawberries
-  1 sliced banana
-  1/4 cup raw almonds
-  1/2 cup raw oats
-  1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
-  1 tsp. honey

Directions:
1.  Blend almonds and oats in a blender until finely chopped.
2.  Add strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, and honey to the blender and blend until smooth.
3.  If you like a thinner smoothie add some almond milk until your desired consistency is reached.  Enjoy on the go or in your home!