-
Kayaking and gloves
Any regular kayakers out there? I used to kayak only during camping trips. Now I do it once a week (weather permitting) for calorie burn and also sort of a meditation. I go alone. No talking. No music. Just me on the water. I have one issue. I’ve got spots on my hands where the skin gets rubbed off by the paddles. I’ve…
-
Metabolic confusion
Who has tried eating in a manner that is supposed to result in “metabolic confusion”? How did it work for you? Thanks
-
Goat milk vs cow - congestion and snoring
I’ve discovered that eating dairy has been causing the sometimes horrendous snoring my poor husband has to tolerate from my side of the bed. When I cut out dairy entirely, the snoring stops. I read that for some people, dairy increases mucus production, causing this problem. I also read that products made from goat milk…
-
Exercises for knee pain
Does anyone know any good exercises to strengthen the knees? I keep hurting mine and sometimes I don’t even know how I’ve done it. I need to strengthen them.
-
Smoothies (my recipe - also looking for suggestions for items to add)
I started making my own smoothies to boost my produce intake. This is my recipe, which uses coconut milk because I don't eat dairy and I don't like soy or almond. I include the vinegar and ginger for the health benefits I've read that they each provide. This recipe makes a pretty big and thick smoothie. Since you can't…
-
What eating plan is best?
There seem to be so many different theories out there about what kind of diet to follow: low-carb, plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, the list just keeps going. It's hard to know what will work, and what's really healthy. And I know that the answer may vary by person depending on their gender and other individual…
-
Plantar fasciitis
Does anyone have any suggestions on workout videos or exercise plans that do not involve impact to the feet? I have plantar fasciitis in both feet and can't run or do aerobics anymore :( . I know I can walk, swim, bike, do yoga, but I'm looking for something that really gets my heart rate going. I need to be able to do…
-
Egg/salmon casserole for breakfast
I got this from the 5-Factor recipe book. Delicious!! 3/4 cup egg whites 1 TBSP chopped onion (the recipe calls for leeks, but I don't want to buy them just for this recipe) 1 oz. smoked salmon 1 TBSP fat free cream cheese (I find it best to let it sit out for a while and get to room temp) Mix onion in egg whites in…
-
Easy homemade veggie soup
Use whatever vegetables you like, but these are the ones I like. I do all fresh veggies except for the tomatoes. I'll make a pot of this on a Sunday and then I have easy meals for the whole week: - zucchini - yellow squash - bell peppers (whatever color you like, I like any but green) - turnips - these are a great…
-
Fruit with peanut butter cream
I got this recipe from the 5-Factor recipe book. Delicious! And a lower calorie way to enjoy some good ol' PB: 1 tablespoon fat free cream cheese 1 tablespoon reduced fat peanut butter 1 apple or pear cut into slices Let the cream cheese get to room temp. Mix it with the peanut butter until smooth. Dip the fruit slices in…
-
Delicious avocado dressing/dip
Put all these things in a food processor and blend til smooth and creamy. Found this on my Spark Recipes app: • 1 avocado, pit and skin removed • 4 oz (1/2 cup) nonfat Greek yogurt • 2 tbsp chopped onion • 2 garlic cloves, chopped • 4 tbsp lemon juice (this is a bit too tangy - I would reduce by half) • 1 tbsp parsley (or…
-
Low-cal cupcakes
I got this idea from a friend. She made me some of these for my birthday with strawberry flavored cake mix. Take any box of cake mix and mix in a 12 oz can of any kind of diet soda. Use something like Sprite or diet coke if you don't want the flavor of the cupcakes to be affected by the soda. Or you could add something…
