The Basics of Macros
In order to build a healthy, balanced plate, you need to understand the basics of macros. Once you understand the basics of macros, not only will you be able to build a balanced plate for every meal and snack, you’ll be able to manipulate any meals you eat out of your home to be as…
Read MoreHow to Build a Balanced Plate
If you’re like most American, you constantly find yourself following very restrictive diets for short amounts of time hoping for a miracle… and like most Americans, you fall into the cycle of dieting and losing weight to binge eating and gaining it all back. Unfortunately, this is not a healthy process, but luckily we know…
Read MoreShakshuka
Shakshuka is a popular Arabic breakfast dish comprised of poached eggs in a sauce made from tomatoes, peppers, and onions that is often spiced with cumin–similar to Purgatory Eggs. Shakshuka means “a mixture” in Arabic. This dish is thought to have originated in Tunisia. Our friends from The Spice Way worked with us to create…
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Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Hello there, beautiful vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly delicious mashed potato substitute! While we love a good mashed potato (including the fibrous skin, of course), having a low-carb option to pair alongside traditionally carb-heavy holiday side-dishes is definitely not a bad option! Plus, it tastes SO GOOD you won’t even miss the potatoes. This 6-ingredient recipe…
Read More3 Easy and Healthy Salad Dressings
With these 3 easy and healthy salad dressings, you’ll never need to sacrifice flavor for health again! Store bought salad dressings may taste good, but the amount of added sugars, unhealthy fats, and chemicals used to elongate shelf life are anything but! Now, eating salad plain or with just a squeeze of lemon might be…
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PFC Grilled Vegetable Salad
In the mood for something light and refreshing? You won’t want to miss this week’s delicious Grilled Vegetable Salad, created in the PFC kitchen. Combined with a flavorful dressing and greens packed with Vitamin D, this is sure to be a dish you’ll want to recreate over and over again! INGREDIENTS Salad: 1 Medium Zucchini,…
Read MoreHow to Crush a Workout Like a PFC Trainer: Wendy’s Workout Tricks
It’s 5:30pm right now. I have worked since 6:00am this morning, picked up my daughter from her track practice, helped her get ready for a school function she needs to go to, and now I am alternating between cooking her dinner and writing this blog. I have a number of PFC campers I need to email, a dresser I…
Read MoreWeight Loss and Protein Bars: The Complete Guide to Choosing a Good Bar
We all love protein bars. Whether it’s for convenience, a sugar craving, or to fuel your workout, protein bars are the snack or meal of choice for a lot of people. However, all bars are NOT created equal. What I try to teach my clients is to NOT live on bars because, to me, they…
Read MoreLemon & Herb Crusted Tri Tip
For all the meat lovers out there, this one’s for you! Try this Lemon & Herb Crusted Tri Tip recipe with a side of roasted veggies. It’s lower in calories and fat but includes various ingredients, making this a dish so flavorful that you’ll be making it over and over again! INGREDIENTS 1 T. Fresh…
Read MoreNavigating Trader Joe’s
I love shopping at Trader Joe’s. It’s small, easy to get around and I know I can find some really healthy food products there. I also love that they have pre-cut, pre-seasoned veggies to make things easy for busy moms; meals to heat up that are healthy, and pre-made salads. But, the key word there…
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