Hoppin’ John
Hoppin’ John 1.25 pounds of grass fed ground beef or bison ½ to 2/3 cup of peas ½ ro 2/3 cup of shredded or diced carrots ½ to ¾ cup chopped bell peppers ½ cup chopped onions ½… Continue Reading
Author: karen
Water, Hydration and Athletes
All Water Is Not Equal Everyone needs water, no one can argue with that. But all water is not created equal. You should drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day, most people do not even come… Continue Reading
About Karen
Karen Redmond received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a Masters Degree of Science in Health and Fitness from Marymount University. She has been working in the health and fitness field for 20 years. She is a Master… Continue Reading
New Research Confirms the Benefits of Probiotics in Obese Children
Probiotics have been found in numerous studies to benefit overweight people in positively effecting insulin resistance, blood sugar maintenance and metabolism by changing the bacterial colonies in the gut. A 12 week study published in March 2017 in the Journal… Continue Reading
10 Ways to Hack the Cold and Flu
10 WAYS TO HACK THE COLD AND FLU It’s inevitable that most people will get a cold or the flu at least once during the year. Some people will get a mild case and be done with it, while others… Continue Reading
Vegetable Beef Chili
1.5 – 2 pounds of organic ground beef, bison or ground turkey 1 12oz can of organic diced tomatoes] 1 12oz can of organic tomato sauce 1 medium zucchini diced 1 red bell pepper diced 1 medium yellow zucchini squash… Continue Reading
Running Outside in the Winter
Running Outside in the Winter Tips on Running and Gear Well it certainly has not been much of a typical winter here in Chicago……we have been fortunate to have almost no snow (barely an inch) and warm days. If you… Continue Reading
Chicken Apple Sausage
Chicken Apple Sausage 1 pound organic ground chicken breast 1 pound organic ground chicken thigh 1 organic granny smith apple- peel and dice or grate 1 clove garlic minced 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil 1 tsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika… Continue Reading
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Salsa: 1 small red pepper 1 small yellow or orange pepper 1 red onion bunch of fresh cilantro 1 ripe mango 1 ripe papaya 1tsp sea salt dash of pepper Juice from 1 lime freshly squeezed 4-5… Continue Reading
Sweet Potato Apple Mash
Sweet Potato Apple Mash 2-3 Pounds of organic garnet sweet potatoes 6-8 med size apples (I used Braeburn and Granny Smith organic) Cut up the sweet potatoes into small wedges and boil until very soft. Peel off the skin and… Continue Reading