Did you know you could make hummus WITHOUT chickpeas? Really! I’ve been using a bag of dried yellow peas to experiment with hummus. I think I’ve found the perfect combination. Unfortunately, last night, I also found out how all-powerful my food processor is. While setting up, I accidentally pulsed the blender, and shredded our dough [...]
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A Week of Vegetarianism
What do you think of when you think of vegetarians? Maybe thin, PETA-loving tree-huggers? Perhaps that’s what comes to mind when you think of vegans. To me, vegetarianism has embodied a perfect way of eating…. except for the lack of protein! But the benefits of vegetarian eating are huge, and include maintaining a healthier waist [...]
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Why I Love/Hate Lunges
Have you tried lunges? Lunges should absolutely be a part of any fit gal’s fitness plan. Why? Trying doing 40 front lunges by alternating 10 on each side. By your 20th lunge (or 30 if you’re in good shape) you will be huffing and puffing with the cardio challenge. Weights can be added, but often [...]