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Quick Low-Calorie Snacks - Dr. Oz's Snack Picks. 75 Calorie Snacks 7 Dole Nutrition Plus Chia & Fruit Clusters (any flavor) 1 mini whole wheat pita with 1½ tsp.

Quick Low-Calorie Snacks - Dr. Oz's Snack Picks

PB and 1 strawberry, sliced 20 frozen grapes Turkey wrap Spread 2 tsp. honey mustard on 3 thin slices turkey (no nitrites or nitrates added); top with ¼ c. sliced apple; wrap in lettuce 1 tsp. goat cheese and a sun-dried tomato on each of 2 Triscuits ½ oz. dark chocolate — covered ginger ½ c. each fresh raspberries and fresh blueberries 2 Tbsp. red pepper hummus with veggie dippers Hard cooked egg with a dusting of paprika or fresh ground pepper 1 4 c. cubed honeydew or cantaloupe melon 1 mini whole wheat pita stuffed with 1 very thin slice (1/4 oz.) 1 mini whole wheat pita stuffed with 1 very thin slice (1/2 oz) deli roast beef and 1 Tbsp grated cheese (any type — cheddar, swiss, jack) and 2 dill pickle slices or slice of tomato) 14 cherries (fresh or frozen, unsweetened) 8 large strawberries drizzled with 1 teaspoon each, honey and a good quality balsamic vinegar. 100 Calorie Snacks.

JNL On The Go, Episode 2 — Fuel Up For Success. As a busy mom and a fitness model, people sometimes think that I starve myself to maintain my fit and healthy body.

JNL On The Go, Episode 2 — Fuel Up For Success

Actually, to look like a super fitness model or enjoy the health benefits of looking like one, you've got to spoil your taste buds and bodies with nutrient-rich, super healthy foods that are good for them. Enjoy Healthy Nutrition On The Go-JNL Style! Watch The Video - 6:22 But you're constantly on the go-soccer practice, commuting, being a mom-how can you enjoy healthy nutrition? Let me tell you, it's all about highly portable snacks, what you bring into your home, and managing your time with quick and easy nutrition ideas. These are the tools, tips and techniques that I've learned along the way that have not only helped me lose 80 pounds but maintain my weight loss while running my business and spending time with my family. Remember, thoughts become things.

My Ten Favourite Ways To Eat Protein. As someone who wants to stay healthy and fit (and enjoy optimum performance and energy during my workouts) I always make sure I get adequate protein in my diet.

My Ten Favourite Ways To Eat Protein

Today, just for a change of pace I thought I’d share some of my favourite protein-rich foods, and let you in on how I prepare them to make them the yummiest meals or snacks possible. So, without further ado, here is my: Top 10 Favourite Ways To Eat Protein 10) Nuts and seeds are a staple in my diet. I love a handful of raw almonds with my pre-workout apple (no prep needed, just chew ‘em down), or a handful of sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds in my yogurt or tossed onto a salad. 9) A yummy baked salmon sprinkled with Mrs. 8) This might be a throwback from my childhood cuz my family had this for dinner a lot when I was a kid so I was thrilled to discover organic pork at my local supermarket. 7) One of my favourite ways to jazz up an otherwise ‘ho hum’ green salad is to toss some grilled organic skinless chicken breast on it. 50 healthiest snacks: Food & Diet. 10 Healthy Choices You Should Make [healthy living]

In my opinion, staying fit and healthy shouldn’t be about holding back and making sacrifices.

10 Healthy Choices You Should Make [healthy living]

It should be a conscious decision to eat what you love by incorporating delicious foods that help your body perform better and keep the extra pounds off. Choosing healthier, more nutritious options will come naturally to you once you learn when and how to incorporate them…and when eating better comes naturally, it’s called a lifestyle =) Detox Defined. Here’s a simple 7-day detox plan that most people in good health can follow.

Detox Defined

This is an effective but not too aggressive detox: 1) On days one and two, stick with liquids. My Favorites. I get lots of questions on my favorite things in the food and fitness word.

My Favorites

I thought I would create a post on my favorite things. I promise none of these sources endorse me. Some are my friends... but most are just tried an true! Feel free to share yours, too. Fitness Clothes: - Lululemon - I admit I am biased since I am Canadian Fitness Shoes: - Skechers Pantry: - Raw Elements - this is a great site for natural products run by my friend, Dawn - Hemp: Manitoba Harvest - Protein Powder: Sun Warrior - Honey: Sweet Pure Honey - read more about it from my friend, Stella - Coconut Butter.

Sugar! There has never been a food substance so addictive as this powdery white stuff!

Sugar!

It's like an illegal drug - but it's actually legal. As most of you know I call it the "white poison" or the "legal cocaine" as mentioned in the above video and in Just the Rules. I've written pages and pages, spoken word upon word, and read book after book and study after study on sugar.