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18 Oct 2017

Easiest Zoodles and Meat Sauce

For someone who is always hungry, loves to eat food out of giant bowls and goes for massive portions - zoodles are your best friend. The carb-friendly version of noodles is so so so easy to make and the meat sauce is even easier. Okay fine I may have cheated a little by using a jar of sauce but I really liked the Rao's brand as the sugar content is low and the ingredients are on point. I just simply dressed it up with some meat, onions and mushrooms.For the zucchini noodles, my preference is using a hand s[...]

Holiday Dinner Hacks

Holiday dinners can be a huge source of anxiety for a lot of us. Whether you are trying to lose, gain or maintain your weight we tend to face the same struggles at large celebratory dinners. From the endless amount of menu options on the buffet to the pressure faced when eating with family and friends, it can be a struggle to not overeat, or in some cases, undereat at a holiday meal. Since I celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, I want to share my five strategies to navigating a holiday m[...]

5 Ways the Right Water Can Improve Your Workout

We all know that drinking water is an integral part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. After all, almost two-thirds of the human body is made up of water and water helps ensure every system in our bodies is working properly. For most of us, however, keeping up with our daily water intake can be a struggle. It is said we need approximately 8 glasses per day yet if we are active or work up a sweat, it is important for us to drink more. As a personal trainer and holistic health coach, I am always advising[...]