Recipe of the Week

Hello all!!! Here you go, cookie dough hummus, YES!! I haven't tried this out yet, but I heard from a reliable source that even the sugar free version is DELISH!!

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/09/27/new-recipe-sugar-free-cookie-dough-dip/

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/05/23/want-to-eat-an-entire-bowl-of-cookie-dough/

Quote of the week

"It's the effort of the individual that measures the quality of a workout!"

-Trainer Todd-

Recipe of the Week

Apple and Avocado Salad


Salad
1 head butter lettuce
3 Belgian endives
1 large crisp apple
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced

Clean and shred lettuce, and cut endives crosswise to make small ribbons. Peel and cube the apple. Dice avocado. Mince dill. Toss all in a large bowl.

Dressing
Juice of one large lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper(if desired)

Mix lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad, toss, and enjoy!!
This recipe is great topped with grilled, chopped chicken breast or shrimp!!

From the kitchen of Laura Labelle

Post workout recovery

Here are some great, quick, and easy ideas for your post workout nutrition!
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/training-day/201205/top-6-workout-recovery-foods

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HELLO ALL! If you're living in Texas and exercising in the heat throughout the long grueling summer, click on this link. This is a GREAT article. Trainer Todd

http://lavamagazine.com/training/training-and-racing-in-extreme-heat-9-tips#axzz1V6DUb6f1

Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup

HELLO ALL!!! I wanted to share some of the current research associated with the dangers of high fructose corn syrup. Just a few reminders you might consider when consuming products containing significant amounts of this. It's no secret that high fructose corn syrup is detrimental to your health. Unfortunately, it's no secret that it has replaced other forms of sugar in a disturbingly large number of manufactured foods. Even worse is that most high fructose corn syrup is made from genetically modified corn.

Here are 5 potential dangers from a diet containing high fructose corn syrup:

1. Significant risk of weight gain and obesity.

A recent study conducted at Princeton University found that rats that were fed HFCS gained

300% more quickly than those fed an equal or slightly larger dose of fruit derived sugar.

2. Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Excessive amounts of sodas, energy drinks, and junk food isn't worth losing a foot, going blind, or harming your children.

3. Hypertension and elevated "bad" cholesterol levels

HFCS makes your heart fat! There is a strong link between the irresponsible consumption of

HFCS and elevated triglycerides and HDL or bad cholesterol. Together these can cause

arterial plague build up and lead to hypertension, heart disease, or stroke.

4. Long term liver damage

HFCS is processed by your liver and can be very destructive to it leading to fatty liver and

inability to process toxins.

5. Mercury exposure

HFCS is often loaded with high levels of mercury. A study conducted last year found mercury in50% of the samples tested.

PLEASE READ YOU FOOD LABELS

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HELLO ALL, Are you in need of a few new healthy and fast recipes? Your answer should be YES!!!! The link below is full of GREAT stuff provided by Meredith Terranova, RD. She's GREAT!! You need to try her home made energy bars. They ROCK!! CLICK IT, TRAINER TODD

http://mealsatmyhouse.blogspot.com/