1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed) 2 to 4 tbsp water 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 to 4 cloves garlic (depending on how spicy you like it) ¾ tsp ground cumin ¼ to ½ tsp salt Add all ingredients into a food processor and process until
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Do you ever get confused by all the guidelines and recommendations that come with exercise? With the constantly changing fitness industry and the latest and greatest workouts, it can be tough to know what you should or shouldn’t be doing and what to expect when you are exercising or deciding what “eating healthy” is. First
Sugar intake is one of the leading causes of obesity in our country. Too much of it causes Type 2 diabetes. I have a sweet tooth, so I like having healthy treats, but it’s the processed sugars that are killing us. There are so many hidden sugars in our foods that most people don’t even
This is a delicious recipe that is fast and easy to make for those nights you don’t have much time to make dinner. I love burritos, but I am gluten free and I haven’t found a gluten free tortilla that I really love, so burrito in a bowl is perfect! This is not only healthy,
As a mother and personal trainer, I strive to be a good role model for both my clients and my daughter. In order to do that, I do everything I can to portray my authentic self. However, I wasn’t always like that. There was a time when I hid who I was, mostly because of
I prep my food for the week on Sundays, so I like meals that make multiple servings and are easy to make. I utilize my Crock-Pot or slow cooker almost every week. It is easy to use and the preparation does not take long. Here is a delicious recipe I found on Pinterest that I
How do we balance exercise and raising our children? It is a very tricky task, but it can be done! Motherhood is one of the hardest jobs anyone can take on. We find ourselves sacrificing a lot to make sure our children are taken care of and cared for in the best way possible. The
How often have you been hurt or wronged in some way and hold onto that anger and resentment? It happens all the time and it can be detrimental to your health physically and mentally. A lot of times we don’t even realize a situation has affected us in an adverse way, but it the effects
What are superfoods? This term is a bit overused these days, because if you look them up on the Internet its basically describes every fruit and vegetable. They are labeled superfoods, because they are rich in particular nutrients. Over all, I believe all foods from the earth are superfoods, but there are certain foods that
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