Wasabi Almond-Crusted Salmon

4 – 4 oz. salmon filets, thawed 2-3 tsp Kikkoman Soy Sauce (no carbs) 1 tsp hot chili oil 1 tsp sesame oil ½ tsp ground ginger Salt and Pepper, to taste ½ cup Blue Diamond® Wasabi & Soy Sauce almonds, ground Preheat oven to 425°.  Line a shallow baking dish with foil and place […]

Summer Fun and Weight Loss Can Coexist

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“Oh come on, just have one bite…you don’t need to lose weight…you already look great!” You hear these sabotaging comments from your closest inner circle. While these comments are delivered with good intentions, they could be the comments that derail your weight loss efforts.  Even with strong motivation to eat healthy, the summer months can […]

Iced Coffee Protein Shake

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8 oz. chilled coffee 1 scoop Weightloss Cinnabun Protein Powder 1 tbsp. Half & Half 5 to 6 ice cubes For best results, brew coffee ahead and time and chill. Blend coffee with protein powder, Half & Half, and ice. Blend until mixture is smooth and ice is crushed. Nutrition Facts: Total Calories:  140 Fat: […]

Obesity, a costly issue for business

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Let’s face it – healthy weight isn’t all about looking great in those skinny jeans. People who are at their ideal weight feel better. They have more confidence, energy and an overall sense of well-being. In the workplace, employees who put priority on their health and nutrition are generally more productive and have a positive […]

Pizzacchini Recipe

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Ingredients 4 large zucchini 1 lb lean ground turkey ¼ cup chopped onion(s) 2 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp , chopped basil 2 tsp ground oregano 1 cup Ragu® Homemade Style pizza sauce 2 Tbsp reduced-fat Parmesan ½ cup shredded nonfat mozzarella Directions Slice zucchini in half lengthwise […]

Drink up! The power of hydration.

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Quick!  Before you read this, grab a bottle, fill a glass, or take a shot.  Of water, that is. You are not just what you eat; you are what you drink.  Literally.  Water composes more than half of your total body weight.  For a woman at or near her ideal body weight weighing 135 pounds, […]

Treating hormonal imbalance

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In the prime of your life, your hormones work in perfect harmony with one another and all of the body’s systems to keep you healthy, vibrant and performing at your peak. When hormones become imbalanced, as they do in perimenopause and menopause in women and andropause in men, you will experience unpleasant symptoms and are […]

The Health Benefits of Vitamin D

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Why is Vitamin D Important? Adequate vitamin D levels are vital for optimal functioning of almost every organ system! It is responsible for the proper control of calcium and phosphate regulation in the body which contributes to muscle and bone health, and prevents osteoporosis. It also plays an important role in the normal functioning of […]

Egg Muffins

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12 large eggs (you can also substitute Egg Beaters®) 1 cup Jimmy Dean® Hearty Turkey Sausage Crumbles (pre-cooked) 1 cup chopped bell pepper (green, yellow or red) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup Kraft® 2% Milk Natural Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese   Directions: In a large bowl, […]

How Testosterone Protects A Man’s Health

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There’s no age at which a man does not need testosterone. And there’s no reason to be afraid of testosterone. This hormone has been central to his well-being his entire life. It sustains many body functions beyond sexual and reproductive health. Normal, physiologic levels of testosterone support proper bone density, muscle mass, fat distribution, cognitive […]