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USANA MySmartStart E-book Edition
USANA EDITION! We are super excited to share with the USANA family our updated E-Book for the MySmartStart program. The tried and true recipes have remained the same for the low-glycemic impact meals and snacks but we have updated our shake recipes and our menu plan to work with the program. This Read Full Post »

USANA EDITION
UPDATED E-BOOK for the MY SMART START PROGRAM from USANA!
We are excited to announce that we have updated our Low-glycemic Meals in Minutes E-Book to work with the new My Smart Start Program, and for the special price of only $10.00!
The tried and true recipes have r Read Full Post »

Cardio Fun Activities!
Cardio can be FUN! I love this quote. If you are in a rut regarding your fitness routine, perhaps it's time to try something new. Just as the seasons change, perhaps you need to shake up your day to day routine. ~~We hope this video will MOTIVATE you to get back on track! Before you kno Read Full Post »

Quinoa Crust Recipe
Our much requested Quinoa Crust Recipe in video format! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEPohC0m6Ds
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Tuscan Pasta Salad
Why not try a something a little different for dinner tonight? Easy to prepare and delicious! Check out additional recipes from our Entertaining E-Book available on our website!
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Christmas Special on bulk Low GI Meals Cookbooks
~~Season's Greetings!
Wishing you peace, joy, and all the best the holiday has to offer. May you and yours have optimal health today and throughout the New Year. With Christmas Gift Giving in mind, and the upcoming New Years Resolutions, we want to extend a special promotion to o Read Full Post »

Seedy Crackers
SEEDY CRACKERS!!
This recipe takes a bit of time but well worth the effort. These crackers are a great for entertaining this Christmas Season!
~~Yield 2 loaves. Each loaf makes 30-35 slices
Calories 67.4, CARBS 8.9g, PROTEIN 2.2g, FA Read Full Post »

Prestigious Award Given to Author
Co-author Laura Kalina has recently received the prestigious award from the Dietitians Of Canada for her work as an innovative Dietitian! Check out the following link for the full story! Congratulations Laura!! Read Full Post »

Be Ready for the Summer Season
As the weather improves, it's time to start thinking about your Summer Shape Up plans. Pull out the Spring and Summer clothes and if you find things are a little more snug, maybe you will want to start our 30 Challenge to get you back on track. The Challenge isn't a diet, it Read Full Post »

Do You Love Shrimp?
Bulgur wheat is a whole wheat grain that has been
cracked and partially pre-cooked. As a whole grain, it
is naturally high-fiber, low-fat, low-calorie and great
for vegan diets. Bulgur wheat is not suitable for
those on a gluten-free diet.
Though bulgur wheat i Read Full Post »

Incorporating Low GI Foods Into your Diet
Incorporating Lower GI foods into your diet
Q. What are some simple ways I can incorporate lower-GI foods into my diet?
• Enjoy plenty of salads and fresh vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli, cucumbers, peppe Read Full Post »
Win a Free Consultation With Laura and Cheryl!
Are you ready to take control of your health - but not sure where to start? You could win a FREE, 1-hour phone consultation with Laura Kalina and Cheryl Christian. As a Registered Dietatition, Laura can answer questions about your specific dietary needs. Cheryl, a Certified Personal Trainer, will Read Full Post »
Reduce Sodium in Your Diet
Whenever health experts refer to salt, what they are really talking about is sodium; sodium is a major component of salt.
We need a certain amount of sodium to help balance fluids and electrolytes in our bodies, but most of us consume two to three times the recommended amount. Why? Read Full Post »

Tzatziki Dip
Tzatziki Sauce (Dip) is a great choice when you use the right ingredients! Make it your own by adding as little (or as MUCH) garlic as you like! Get your veggies ready...you'll love this great low-glycemic snack. This recipe is on page 39 of Meals In Minutes Cookbook. Read Full Post »
How to Make SMART Goals
Unattainable goals only set you up for failure. Below, we'll explain what "SMART goals" are, and how they can lead to long term success in health and fitness.
SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely.
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CLEAN SWEEP YOUR FRIDGE
Pull out that crockpot (or purchase one!) and pull together your own creation using the Clean-Sweep method we have outlined in our Low-glycemic Cookbook! This is such a wonderful way to use up those odds and ends in the fridge and experiment a little. You may have left overs from your Quick Read Full Post »

The Top New Year’s Resolution is Losing WEIGHT
Happy New Year everyone! Need help with your New Years’ Resolutions? If you are like most people the top two resolutions are losing weight and getting in shape.
Say NO to Dieting
Keep in mind that diets do not work. You need to focus on making positive lifes Read Full Post »

Christmas Cranberry Vinaigrette
Makes 1 1/2 cups -
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried blueberries (optional)
1/4 cup dried cherries (optional)
1 tbsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Read Full Post »

Delicious and Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays are fast approaching!
Santa has arrived in the shopping malls and the pressure is on to finish buying holiday gifts. Why not ease the pressure and beat the crowds by giving homemade food as Read Full Post »

The Beauty of Quick Prep!
It's amazing how many people have written to tell us how the Quick Prep method in Low GI Meals In Minutes has helped them to not only eat better, save time in the kitchen, but save BIG on their food budget! How often do we have great intentions to eat better, fill our fridge drawers with coun Read Full Post »