Protein Bars: Are They Really That Good For You?

The other day as I was leaving the gym, my 3-year-old spotted a box of free goodies on the front desk, so he ran straight to it to, somehow knowing the ingredients included chocolate. They were chocolate mint “Builder’s” protein bars. Having never tasted a protein bar before, I was curious to try it and …

Healthy Recipe: Grilled Chicken With Guac & Salsa

Healthy Recipe:  Grilled Chicken With Guacamole and Salsa First, season and grill your chicken breasts. Set aside. Chop up green pepper and tomato. Add fresh lime juice, salt, pepper and cilantro. Set aside. Mash avocado and mix with fat free sour cream and seasoning of choice. Slice the chicken breast. Cover with guacamole. Then top …

Buying and Cooking Fresh, Healthy Meals

Components of a Healthy Meal:A healthy meal includes all of the food groups. Protein, fruits or veggies, healthy starch, dairy (may be optional). When planning your next meal, start with a basic menu of 3-4 items (only 1 of which is a starch). Healthy Meal #1: Chicken, rice, and green beans.At the grocery store, select …