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vegetarian chiliThe days are getting shorter ... and colder! You don't have to resort to canned cream of mushroom soup to prepare a hearty meal in your slow cooker. There are healthy recipes to be had and precious time to be saved.

You can't go wrong with Crock Pot Black Bean Chili -- beans for protein and fiber, peppers for vitamin C, and herbs and spices for all of their numerous health benefits.

Crockpot Chicken Curry is loaded with zesty flavors, from fresh gingerroot and mango chutney to crushed red pepper and cilantro. This one could be -- dare I say it? -- company food. Serve it over brown rice.

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]]>beansblack-beanscassouletchick-peaschilicrock-potcurryhealthylegumesrecipessave-timeslow-cookertime-saverDebra McDuffeeWed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST10 balanced breakfasts for kids -- and adultshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/24/10-balanced-breakfasts-for-kids-and-adults/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/24/10-balanced-breakfasts-for-kids-and-adults/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/24/10-balanced-breakfasts-for-kids-and-adults/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

egg, cereal and bread for breakfastAs adults living in a fast-paced world, we may be a little lax in assuring we eat a balanced breakfast every morning. Sure, a granola bar or a banana on-the-run may not be the end of the world, but even though those things may have some nutrition to them, they are not balanced breakfasts.

One thing we don't want to do is pass this tradition on to our kids. Today's lifestyle demands a lot from these little people too, and a balanced breakfast will give them a good start to tackle the world, one day at a time.

Dr. Sears, one of the most down-to-earth famous pediatricians out there, has some ideas about balanced breakfasts for kids. Complex carbohydrates and protein should both be present, so he suggests to think whole grains plus dairy plus fruit.

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]]>balancedbreakfastcerealdairyeggsfruithealthytoastwhole-grainsDebra McDuffeeWed, 24 Sep 2008 11:00:00 ESTTofu: Not a healthy health foodhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/17/tofu-not-a-healthy-health-food/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/17/tofu-not-a-healthy-health-food/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/17/tofu-not-a-healthy-health-food/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

caprese salad with tofu instead of cheese

Many vegetarians champion tofu for its meatless protein and versatility. They also eat quite a lot of it, and some sources are saying -- and have been saying for a while actually -- that no good can come of this.

Basically, because tofu is an unfermented soy product, there are chemicals left in the soy that are not only indigestible, but also rob your body of other nutrients. Phytates block mineral absorption and trypsin inhibitors block protein digestion.

In this video interview, Dr. Kaayla Daniel says she isn't so much worried about the people who eat a couple of chunks of tofu in miso soup and the like, but more the vegetarians who eat slabs of tofu daily as their main source of protein. She also says that eating tofu is still safer than ingesting soy protein isolate or hydrolyzed soy protein, ingredients found in many processed foods like veggie burgers.

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]]>absorptiondigestibilitydigestionhealthymineralphytatesproteinsoytofutrypsinunfermentedunhealthyveganvegetarianDebra McDuffeeWed, 17 Sep 2008 11:00:00 ESTHow to never get sick againhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/16/how-to-never-get-sick-again/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/16/how-to-never-get-sick-again/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/16/how-to-never-get-sick-again/#commentsFiled under: ,

There's no denying it -- some people seem to be prone to every kind of illness out there, while some are healthy as a horse. I tend to fall into the latter category -- besides one doozy of a cold I had last January, I haven't been sick in ages. But trust me, I'm exposed to just as many germs as anyone else, be it at the office, at the gym, at school and just about any public place I frequent.

AOL Health recently listed the healthy habits of women who never get sick, including these:

  • Get regular massages (I really like this one!)
  • Wash your hands
  • Sip ginger and honey for stomach and bowel issues
  • Take cold showers
  • Get your fill of garlic, vitamin c and zinc

As for me, I find that the old adage an apple a day keeps the doctor away really works! How do you stay healthy?

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]]>bacteriacoldcold showersColdShowersflugarlicgermsgingerillmassagesicksicknessvirusvitamin cVitaminCvitaminszincMartha EdwardsTue, 16 Sep 2008 21:04:00 ESTWant protection against ALL diseases? Go Mediterraneanhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/16/want-protection-against-all-diseases-go-mediterranean/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/16/want-protection-against-all-diseases-go-mediterranean/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/16/want-protection-against-all-diseases-go-mediterranean/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Love the rich, flavourful, fresh cuisine of Greece and Italy? Eat up! Not only is the Mediterranean diet effective and recommended by medical professionals, but a recent study shows that it protects against all major chronic diseases, according to this article from the Daily Mail.

That's a pretty bold claim, but it seems to be legit. Researchers in the UK analyzed data from 12 different studies worldwide that took place over time periods of up to 18 years and found that those who followed a Mediterranean diet closely had a significantly longer lifespan and a lower risk of diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and heart disease.

The Mediterranean diet is high in nuts, fish, whole grains, healthy fats, fresh fruits and veggies and even red wine in moderation. To find out how you can incorporate it into your diet, click here.

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]]>chronicdiseasefatsfruitgrainsgreecegreekitalianitalymediterranean dietmediterranean foodMediterraneanDietMediterraneanFoodmoderationnutsolive oilOliveOilomega 3Omega3pastavegetablesveggieswineMartha EdwardsTue, 16 Sep 2008 11:29:00 EST7 time-saving ideas for cooking healthyhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/13/7-time-saving-ideas-for-cooking-healthy/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/13/7-time-saving-ideas-for-cooking-healthy/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/13/7-time-saving-ideas-for-cooking-healthy/#commentsFiled under: , ,

salad with artichoke hearts, chick peas and olives

Cooking healthy is hard, right? We know that whole foods are the answer, but preparing meals from scratch can be a total drag -- especially during the witching hour when the kids are tired and clingy.

It doesn't have to be another ill-timed chore to put a healthy dinner on the table. Try these time-saving ideas for getting that whole food meal prepared -- fast.

  • Cook grains, pastas and legumes ahead of time and freeze in appropriate serving sizes. You'll always have them recipe ready.

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]]>cookingcrock-potcrockpoteasyfasthealthyslow-cookerwhole-foodsDebra McDuffeeSat, 13 Sep 2008 13:00:00 ESTBake with garbanzo beans?http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/12/bake-with-garbanzo-beans/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/12/bake-with-garbanzo-beans/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/12/bake-with-garbanzo-beans/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

chick peas soaking in waterWhen you think of stocking your pantry with baking needs, usually garbanzo beans don't come to mind. It's time to change that thinking, for a number of reasons. Baking with garbanzo beans:
  • instead of flour adds protein and fiber to your baked goods
  • allows people on gluten-free diets to enjoy sweet treats
  • creates treats for people on low-carb diets
  • adds more nutrition to your baked goods; they really do become a viable food
OK, but how is that going to taste? I've been baking with garbanzo beans for years, namely this recipe for Lemony garbanzo bean cake. I've only gotten rave reviews, and I've even served it for Easter dessert. It is a rich cake bursting with lemon flavor.

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]]>bakebakingchick-peascookgarbanzo-beansgluten-freehealthylow-carbreciperecipesDebra McDuffeeFri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST3 running myths debunkedhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/09/3-running-myths-debunked/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/09/3-running-myths-debunked/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/09/3-running-myths-debunked/#commentsFiled under: , ,

man running through city streetsI'm trying to like running, really I am. Most of the time I do, and always, when I am done with my interval walk / run workout, I'm very glad I did it.

But sometimes, when I just don't feel like moving even an eyelash, let alone my whole body, I look for excuses -- any will do -- to skip my cardio workout.

Well, here's three less excuses I can use when I can't motivate my legs to move the rest of me into fitness. Apparently:

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]]>benefitscardiodebunkdebunkedexcusesexerciseheart attackHeartAttackheartdiseasejoggingmythsosteoporosisrunningwalkingworkoutDebra McDuffeeTue, 09 Sep 2008 12:30:00 ESTHealthy snacks for healthy teethhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/05/healthy-snacks-for-healthy-teeth/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/05/healthy-snacks-for-healthy-teeth/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/05/healthy-snacks-for-healthy-teeth/#commentsFiled under: , ,

I tell my kids we eat nutritious snacks to keep our bodies healthy. I often neglect to tell them that good-for-you-foods are also key for healthy teeth. We're all about keeping our teeth in tip-top shape here in our house -- we brush lots, floss, and visit our dentist several times per year -- so it seems we need to remember which healthy foods will keep our mouths in fighting shape.

Sticky snacks and sugary drinks are definite no-nos. Fortunately, we steer clear of all juices and try to limit the sticky stuff as much as possible. Tara Gidus, a dentist in Orlando, Florida suggests a snack like a small turkey roll-up with a slice of cheese and a piece of lettuce. The cheese is key -- some studies suggest cheeses like aged cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, and processed American (yes, processed), may protect against cavities. It's the calcium, phosphorus, and casein (a protein found in dairy products) that give cheese the power of prevention.

Other great snacks and drinks:

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]]>cavitiesdecaydentistdrinksJacki DonaldsonJackiDonaldsonpreventionsnacksteethJacki DonaldsonFri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:00 ESTSecondhand smoke damages blood vessels quicklyhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/04/secondhand-smoke-works-quickly-to-damage-blood-vessels/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/04/secondhand-smoke-works-quickly-to-damage-blood-vessels/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/04/secondhand-smoke-works-quickly-to-damage-blood-vessels/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

About a month and a half ago, while I was out in Wisconsin, I was surprised to find that smoking is still allowed in restaurants. Being a native New Englander who has also lived in California -- where smoking in restaurants and bars has been banned for quite some time -- my personal knowledge of smoking bans caused me to be somewhat presumptive in thinking this was a nationwide trend. No offense to Wisconsin (or any other states that don't have a restaurant/bar smoking ban) ... but shouldn't it be?

If you take a recent Women's Health article on the topic of secondhand smoke into consideration, it's hard to argue against such a suggestion. According to said article, it takes thirty minutes or less for secondhand smoke to damage blood vessels and increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Even such brief exposure disrupts normal expansion and contraction of blood vessels -- and it destroys EPCs, cells that help repair the arterial lining.

Look, I'm all in favor of people having the right to live their life without too much government interference. But, people eating at a restaurant also have the right to not have secondhand smoke destroy their blood vessels. While it's true that these folks could always eat somewhere else if the smoke bothers them, frankly, shouldn't it be the smokers who should go somewhere else?

Your thoughts?

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]]>chris sparlingChrisSparlingexercisefitnesshealthsecondhand smokeSecondhandSmokesmokingwisconsinChris SparlingThu, 04 Sep 2008 21:30:00 ESTAsk Fitz! Your Fitness Questions Answered -- Quickie Traininghttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/03/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-quickie-training/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/03/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-quickie-training/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/03/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-quickie-training/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answer. Our ThatsFit.com fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Hi Fitz, I'm 26 years old and have never been happy with my upper body. My arms are lanky and my chest is soft. I have a demanding job as an attorney, and simply don't have the time nor the know how to get involved in a complicated training regiment. I know I have to "earn" a good body, so I was hoping you could dumb things down for me. A simple routine I can do in a hurry. P.S. I love your fit tip videos! Thanks. Tim

A. Hello Mr. Tim! Training for a guy with "no time" huh? That' my specialty! Glad you asked. Look pal, I wish I could pull off the persona as a rocket scientist, because I'm on top of this stuff ... but I can't. Fitness is painfully simple, and you can achieve your goals without much complexity.

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]]>absask-fitzattorneybackbicepchestdeltoidexerciseexpertfastfitzfitznesslatmusclepulluppushupqaqiuckshouldersimpletrainingtricepvideoworkoutFitz K.Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:00:00 ESTDon't cha knoooow? Chocolate covered bacon is nasty!http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/dont-cha-knoooow-chocolate-covered-bacon-is-nasty/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/dont-cha-knoooow-chocolate-covered-bacon-is-nasty/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/dont-cha-knoooow-chocolate-covered-bacon-is-nasty/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Yuck! I just watched a little news bit about Minnesota on Fox News. They were featuring the state as it is hosting the Republican Convention in St. Paul. (That title is meant to be read with an adorable accent.)

Apparently all the folks in Minnesota aren't in "the know" about health. On display in this feature was an obnoxious amount of fried food being carried around on sticks. Mmmmm. Heart disease. Corn dogs, fried chips, fried meat and to top it off, chocolate covered bacon!

Would you ever even consider eating this? It looked pretty fowl to me, though I am fairly particular about what I put in my mouth. I can only imagine some guy sitting in a diner one day thinking, "how could I improve on this strip of pig fat? I know! Let's dip it in chocolate!"

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]]>baconbadchocolateconventioncoveredfatfitzfitznessfoodfriedmeatminnesotaobeserepublicanst. paulSt.PaulstickunhealthyFitz K.Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:00:00 ESTFitz's Low Calorie Power Packed Potato Skin Recipehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/fitzs-low-calorie-power-packed-potato-skin-recipe/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/fitzs-low-calorie-power-packed-potato-skin-recipe/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/fitzs-low-calorie-power-packed-potato-skin-recipe/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

I'm so excited to share with you the recipe for my Protein Power Potato. It's something I've been eating several times a week, and it really has served me well. I insist that my food be: low cal, low fat, high fiber, often high in protein and overall nutritious. This Protein Power Potato fills me up, and gives me the energy to get through tough workouts or wild days with my kids. (It keeps me really trim too.)

I've included an option for making this a vegetarian or carnivorous option as well. Since I understand food, and know what I want out of it ... sometimes I just look in my fridge and concoct something that's going to give me what I need. That's how we got this meal. Did I mention this thing is delicious too? Mmmmm. I could eat it every day!

To give it a try, visit the Recipe section available at Fitzness.com, page 42.

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]]>beefbocaburgercaloriecheeseenergyfatfitzfitznessgroundloselowmusclepotatopowerproteinrecipeskinnythintrimturkeyvegetarianweightFitz K.Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:00:00 ESTHealthy recipe: Mexican chopped saladhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/30/healthy-recipe-mexican-chopped-salad/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/30/healthy-recipe-mexican-chopped-salad/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/30/healthy-recipe-mexican-chopped-salad/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

chopped saladThis weekend, our family went to a Mexican Fiesta party. I gotta say, not only were the food offerings delicious -- and plentiful! -- they were also healthy. From guacamole and veggies to slow-cooked beans with cilantro, there was something to satisfy every taste, and every nutritional need.

My favorite had to be the Mexican chopped salad with honey lime dressing. This salad had greens, chunks and color, color, color. Everything is fresh and the balanced ingredients are oozing nutrition.

Talk about a masterpiece: romaine, black beans, corn, tomato, avocado, jicama, radishes, red pepper, and a delectable dressing, complete with fresh garlic.

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]]>avocadochopped-saladcookingdressingfiberhealthyhoney-limemakemexicanomega-3prepareproteinradishesrecipevitamin-cDebra McDuffeeSat, 30 Aug 2008 10:00:00 ESTHealthy sandwiches: an easy realityhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/healthy-sandwiches-an-easy-reality/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/healthy-sandwiches-an-easy-reality/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/healthy-sandwiches-an-easy-reality/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

tempeh sandwich on grainy breadWe've been told that sandwiches may not be the best meal choice. Often slathered in fatty condiments like mayonnaise, or piled with enough servings of salty deli meat, laden with nitrites, to feed your entire family, they just don't seem to make much sense in a health-conscious world.

You don't have to give up eating sandwiches if you want to eat healthily -- really! You can make your sandwich and eat it, too... with a few alterations.
  • Try sprouted grain bread, like Food for Life's Ezekiel Bread. The live grains make it a better source of protein and more digestible than most breads.
  • Choose your portions wisely. Your sandwich doesn't have to look like something Joey from Friends would eat; start by using 80% of the fillings you would normally use, and cut down from there depending on your hunger.
  • Use whole foods inside your sandwich: fresh veggies, naturally raised meats without preservatives (try Applegate Farms) and condiments like guacamole, salsa, mustard, even plain yogurt, in lieu of the mayonnaise.

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]]>breadfood-for-lifehealthylunchnaturalsandwichsandwichessprouted-grainvegetarianveggieswhole-foodsDebra McDuffeeFri, 29 Aug 2008 10:15:00 ESTFitz's Cool Tools: LesserEvil Snacks - Kettle Corn and Potato Stickshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/fitzs-cool-tools-lesserevil-snacks/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/fitzs-cool-tools-lesserevil-snacks/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/fitzs-cool-tools-lesserevil-snacks/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Remember how happy we all felt when Lay's introduced Baked Potato Chips? I do. It was a feeling of relief for me. I had given up chips in lieu of a hard fit body. Fair exchange I thought! But then, there was this company telling me that they weren't going to fry all of their chips anymore, and yes ... there would be a healthier version for people like me. Yahoo!

Once again, snack lovers get to rejoice. The LesserEvil brand snack company has created an amazing variety of popcorns and krinkle potato sticks to make just about everyone drool. Most single servings contain about 110 calories of which about 20 come from fat. Not bad!

The Classic Kettle Corn is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and thank goodness my bag was a single serving. If it weren't, I could have devoured nine! It was better than any of the junky stuff they sell at carnivals for sure! The Black and White Kettle Corn made my children's "movie night" here at home an even more special event. Good news for me ... I didn't feel the slightest bit bad about giving it to them. The Zesty Pizza Krinkle Sticks were odd to my husband and I though. Why? Because we could not figure out how they made them taste exactly like pizza! It was both weird and wonderful at the same time.

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]]>bakedblack and whiteBlackAndWhitecaloriechipschocolateevilfatfitzfitznessgluten freeGlutenFreehealthykettlecornkidskrinklekyserlesserlesserevillowlunchnaturalpizzapopcornpotatosmart choiceSmartChoicesnacksnack packSnackPacksnacktasticsour cream onionSourCreamOnionsticksvarietyzestyFitz K.Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:00:00 ESTNow THAT'S fithttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/now-thats-fit/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/now-thats-fit/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/now-thats-fit/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

There are some fitness maxims you just can't argue with, one of which is that in order to reach your goals, you have to be willing to work for them.

That being said, if you want next summer (or even next winter) to be your fittest yet, prepare to put the time in at the gym. But, the last thing you want to do is waste your effort. Instead, you want to make sure that every pound you lift, every second you run, and every step you take provides you with the maximum return on your fitness investment.

The first way to help ensure max ROI is to incorporate interval training into your workout. Research from Laval University in Canada found that 15 weeks of high-intensity interval training shed nine times more fat than 20 weeks of steady, moderate-intensity exercise.

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]]>chris sparlingChrisSparlingdietexercisefitnessgoalshealthROIChris SparlingThu, 28 Aug 2008 19:00:00 ESTDiary your fitness progresshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/diary-your-fitness-progress/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/diary-your-fitness-progress/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/diary-your-fitness-progress/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

One of the best ways to keep your fitness training on track is to use a journal. It doesn't have to be anything fancy; a basic Mead notebook you can buy from the grocery store will do just fine. In this trusty handbook, you'll list your workout for the next few weeks, including goal reps and sets you hope to complete, based on your current fitness standard.


While working out, be sure to list the exercises you performed; the amount of weight you used (or the amount of time spent on a machine if you are chronicling your cardiovascular progress); the settings on a seat or bar, if applicable; how many reps you completed; how many sets, etc. The more detailed your journal is, and the more methodical you are in keeping it updated, the more you'll benefit from it.

Keeping this training log will not only provide you with a blueprint for building the body you desire, but it will also help provide you with inspiration to keep forging ahead.

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]]>chris sparlingChrisSparlingexercisefitnessweight lossWeightLossChris SparlingThu, 28 Aug 2008 16:00:00 ESTFour fitness moves to start your day off righthttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/four-fitness-moves-to-start-your-day-off-right/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/four-fitness-moves-to-start-your-day-off-right/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/four-fitness-moves-to-start-your-day-off-right/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Women's Health magazine just sent me a release with some fun tips entailed, and I thought I'd share this one with you. Four fabulous moves useful for those of you guilty of missing morning workouts to sleep in late, and then missing the gym after work due to fatigue. As your online trainer I want to make this clear to you: skipping your workouts on a regular basis is detrimental to your health!

Of course, early morning workouts can be tough. They're also what keeps you full of the energy you need to get through each day with vigor! Check out this gallery, and next time you go to hit the snooze button ... get your fanny up and do the Cat Cow pose instead. (No moo-ing necessary!) These four easy moves will give you the energy to get to the gym and start your day off right!

Gallery: Morning Moves

Cat Cow PoseSplit SquatSquat ThrustsLeaning Side PlankWomen's Health Magazine

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]]>cat cowCatCowenergyfatiguefitfitzfitznessgymleanmagazinemorningmovesmuscleplankposesnoozesquatstressstretchthrustwomens healthWomensHealthFitz K.Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:54:00 EST16 ways to make blueberry muffins healthierhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/16-ways-to-make-blueberry-muffins-healthier/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/16-ways-to-make-blueberry-muffins-healthier/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/16-ways-to-make-blueberry-muffins-healthier/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

close up of blueberry muffinThe blueberry muffin: an eternal favorite, bursting with moist flavor, sabotaging diets everywhere. Your love of blueberry muffins doesn't have to translate to bigger hips; you can have your muffin and your slim figure.

The trick is this: adding more nutritious ingredients while cutting out the excess bad fats and calories. In a past post, Jessica has rehabbed blueberry muffins into a pretty decent healthy breakfast treat. Let's take it several steps further.

Add more nutrition
Blueberries are one of the top antioxidants, but you can add more goodies to your muffins to make them even more nutritious:
  • sunflower seeds, which also add a nice crunch, about 1/4 cup
  • lemon peel and/or juice, zest and juice of one lemon
  • whole oats, about 1/2 cup
  • chunks of other fruits, like apple, pear or other berries
  • nuts of your choice, 1/2 cup
  • ground flax seeds, about 1/4 cup

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]]>acaiberryblueberryblueberry-muffinshealthymuffinsnutritiousoatspomegranatespelt-floursucanatyogurtDebra McDuffeeThu, 28 Aug 2008 09:30:00 EST