5 Excuses Why Women Don’t Strength Train When Iris Krasnow reached out and asked me to write an article for The Ethel from AARP’s newsletter, I jumped at the opportunity. Here’s why… The Ethel from AARP is designed to celebrate and champion the...
Oatmeal Raisin Protein Cookies Today’s Banana Oat Protein Cookie recipe is a mixture of some of my favorite flavors combined with protein. Plus, they’re super simple to prepare and made of pantry ingredients you probably have on hand. With rolled oats,...
A PRODUCTIVE MORNING STARTS IN THE EVENING A productive morning begins with what you do before you go to sleep. Here are simple techniques I add into my evening routine to make the next day productive. FLUSH THE TOILET…Excuse my potty-mouthed metaphor, but...
Cha Cha HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO Happy Cinco de Mayo! Put on your cha cha shoes and get ready to dance with me, because research shows that dancing enhances aging brains, specifically parts of the brain that are critical for memory and thinking. Dance, dance, baby! Let...
Antioxidant Smoothie BY DR. KRISTI FUNK Antioxidant Smoothie Recipe By Dr. Kristi Funk INGREDIENTS Liquids 1.5 cups of soy or favorite plant-based milk 1 fl oz of liquid and purified Aloe Tonic Seeds 1 tbsp of flaxseeds (omega-3 fatty acids) Spices 1 scoop of Amla...
Joy Bowl SPRING RECIPE While warmer weather is always welcome, the world slowly opening up makes this upcoming summer feel like it deserves a little more of a “hoorah!” Celebrate the warmer weather with a dinner that makes the most of the seasons’s...
The 5-5-5 Plan FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY Think about something you want to accomplish in your life that tugs at your heart. Something that gives you the motivation to get out of bed every morning. Whatever goal is in your mind right now, think even bigger than that....
Chocolate Protein Mousse Snacking… think of all the possibilities…it could be an opportunity to enjoy a mini meal and fill up on nutrients! Today’s smart mini meal is Chocolate Protein Mousse. It’s a well-balanced option, because it includes a...
Fudgy Brownie Bites Created by Personal Chef Michele Leao I’m a bit of an energy ball aficionado… I love that they’re filled with good-for-you ingredients and make for portable snacks. Not only are they easy grab-and-go treats, but an excuse to eat...
To Snack… OR NOT TO SNACK? Stop. Breathe. What are you feeling? Are you hungry or do you need a break from a monotonous chore, a stressful project or a way-too-long television commercial break? Hey, maybe it’s the commercial making you want a snack. It’s time...
