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Berry Protein Pancakes – Grain-Free

Posted in Feature, Recipes on Friday, April 12th, 2013 at 10:47 am 3 Comments

Ingredients (one serving):

- 6 egg whites
- 1/2 cup ground nuts (i used a combo of walnuts & almonds)
- capful of vanilla extract
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Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water & How To Make Lemon Water

Posted in Feature on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 10:50 am 206 Comments

In this post I’m going to cover how to make lemon water and the benefits of drinking lemon water. One of the best daily practices that I follow is drinking a glass of freshly squeezed lemon water first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach).

I want to personally…

Photoshoot Ready in 7 Days

Posted in Feature on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 at 10:27 pm 18 Comments

Okay, getting photoshoot ready in 7 days may be a little bit deceiving if you’re not already in decent shape.

This is mainly speaking to the people who are already in great shape and are just looking to manipulate their body further to “dry out” and look…

How To Increase Testosterone Naturally

Posted in Feature on Friday, October 21st, 2011 at 8:16 pm No Comments

Here’s an important article discussing how to increase testosterone naturally.

Think testosterone is JUST a sex hormone? Think again.

Most people know testosterone is made in the testes and helps with the development of reproductive tissue and prostate health in males. However, it plays so many other important roles in the body.

Why Your Body Loves Testosterone:

Increases energy and stamina
Burns excess body fat
Assists proteins in building lean muscle mass…

Pumpkin Protein Bars

Posted in Recipes on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 at 3:52 pm 6 Comments

—- Recipe courtesy of Jamie Eason —-

Ingredients (makes 24 squares):

- 1/2 cup xylitol
- 4 oz cup apple sauce
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 egg whites
- 15 oz can of raw pumpkin
- 2 cups oat flour
- 2 scoops of protein powder (I like

Quinoa Burritos

Posted in Recipes on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 at 9:56 am No Comments

Ingredients (one serving):

- 1 100% sprouted whole grain tortilla
- 1/8 cup quinoa
- 2 eggs whites
- 1/4 avocado
- 1/2 cup spinach (or lettuce)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/8 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/8 cup fresh cilantro

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Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2. Cook egg whites and scramble and add to cooked quinoa.
3. Add rinsed black beans, spinach, and onion to…

Benefits of Probiotics

Posted in Uncategorized on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 at 5:05 pm 1 Comments

Proper digestion of food is a very important part of your overall health. What good is it if you’re eating all the right foods but your body doesn’t actually absorb the nutrients?

If you suffer from frequent stomach aches, gas, and bloating, you may be experiencing problems with your digestive system.

Fortunately there is a solution to poor digestion.

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Lime Mango Ice Cream

Posted in Recipes on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 at 1:10 pm 1 Comments

Ingredients (two servings):

- 2 cups coconut milk from a carton (not canned)
- juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 scoop of Prograde Orange Whey Protein Powder
- 1/2 scoop of Prograde Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
- 1/4 of ripe mango

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Why You Should Invest In A Slow Cooker

Posted in Uncategorized on Saturday, August 13th, 2011 at 4:27 pm No Comments

I’m going to make this post very quick and too the point. I’m going to reveal a quick and very helpful secret that will let you spend less time cooking but having more food to eat.

If you’re looking to get in shape, I need to tell you this upfront. Food preparation is one of the main keys to losing body fat and awakening the six pack abs within. You need…

Skip This, Eat That – Part 2

Posted in Uncategorized on Saturday, August 13th, 2011 at 9:01 am 1 Comments

In Part 1 of the Skip This, Eat That blog series, I touched on 7 foods that you should skip and 7 alternate foods you should eat. Go check out part 1 here.

The key principle from Skip This, Eat That – Part 1 was when making smart and healthy food choices choose foods that are in their whole state and contain as little added ingredients (especially sugar) as possible….