Nutrition & Exercise

Today, I have an awesome (EASY!) recipe for homemade Honey Peanut butter for you to enjoy. It’s a little salty, a little sweet and quite delicious. If you have a peanut allergy then feel free to sub in any other nut or seed for the peanuts. Making...

Certain foods are powerful. They cast a spell over the most well-meaning dieter, and cause logical people to overeat until their sides hurt. They occupy your thoughts to the point of obsession as you try to ignore a plate of cookies. And when it's...

The story is oh so familiar... it may be your story. “I am too busy to work out!” We all justify why we don’t work out, but the reality is if we don’t make time for ourselves and our health, we fall apart and then cannot support our family,...

Brining is a wonderful method for fast, flavorful salmon fillets. The cool thing about this quick brine is that it only takes 15 minutes. Let the fillets brine while you heat up the grill, set the table, and prepare a salad. Then the fillets cook...

Here’s a recipe to use those little decorative pumpkins that fill the market this time of year. It’s possible to turn these pumpkins into a quick and yummy dessert. Here’s the sweet and creamy dessert recipe for baking small pumpkins with...

Protein Power Bites I’m always on the lookout for quick, on-the-go, protein snacks to enjoy after my workouts, and today I have a new one for you to try. It’s important to fuel tired muscles and refill energy stores after exercise, and while...

Let's face it, some days you just don't feel like exercising. You get too busy, too stressed and quite simply too tired. Here's a list of 13 of the top reasons to exercise. Pull out this list and read it when you're having one of those days. 1. To...

What Is Pilates Reformer? One of the best things about the reformer is its versatility. Exercises can be done lying down, sitting, standing, pulling the straps, pushing the footbar, perched on the footbar, perched on the shoulder blocks, with...

Oh yah! These dark chocolate coconut cups are about to become your new sweet tooth obsession! These sweet treats are filled with only wholesome, low-sugar ingredients to keep you on track with your fitness goals. Store these tasty treats in your...

It’s an annual tradition here in Valparaiso, and now, registration is open for the 15th annual Turkey Trot! The race, which happens on Thanksgiving each year, is vital to Porter Starke Services and their ongoing efforts in the community. The event...