Working for Wellness

  Hello friends!  If you are feeling the heat from this summer AND your grocery bill- then we are on the same page!  I decided the price of my favorite protein bars (that pass my "clean label" test") were getting too expensive and it was time to try my own version.... 2 scoops Isopure Protein powder (plain) 1/4 cup almond butter 1/2 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup raw oats 65 of the 70% cacao chocolate chips- divided evenly 1/3 cup water drops of liquid stevia to taste (Nutrition facts: Makes 11 "big" bites - 156 kcals; 9 g pro, 9 g carb) Blend all of this up in a POWERFUL blender and VOILA...I didn't add the 6-7 chocolate chips per "bite" until I made them into balls. Were they good?  Yes, with notes: Husband thought should be sweeter I'd like them to be higher in protein and a bit less carb Even the blendtec had trouble with this batter, they have a small blender jar made for nut butters that I will try next time. I will keep you updated as I'

  Well, we can't let this scorcher of a summer pass by without talking about staying hydrated! I was going to do a post on skin health in the heat, but really...taking in enough fluids is one of the major basics of OVERALL physical health -  especially in sizzling climates !  They used to say 8 cups a day...but...as I'm sure you have realized... you can't really generalize the requirement when  you consider the following: how hot is it how much do you sweat what is your activity level body type and size....etc Water can significantly impact performance.   It depends on  kind of activity length of activity are you a "salt sweater" and if long endurance workouts, may need to make sure carbohydrates are on board to "hold on" to the water....  How much water do you need? Including the water in food, you need between 91-125 fluid ounces of water   =  11-16 CUPS  of water/day. You CAN get about 20% of you fluid needs from food if you are eating the right foods

Hi everyone! I hope you are enjoying your summer!  There is NO better snack to cool off with than watermelon this time of year!  Our garden group (really a small FARM!) grew them this year.  It was so cool to successfully grow watermelon and enjoy it with friends and family.     Did you know ...? watermelon is 92% water rich in Lycopene- a powerful antioxidant! you can eat the RIND !? rich in Vitamin C, A, B6 + potassium and zinc Pickled Watermelon rind recipe rich in Vitamin C you can roast the SEEDS ! Roasted Seeds recipe 1/4 cup roasted seeds = 7 grams protein, rich in magnesium, folate, copper, & potassium! rich in Vitamin B complex as well! you can grill watermelon Grilled watermelon recipe I've even made a "cake" with a watermelon! fresh Watermelon "cake" recipe Stay cool and enJOY the season!