Ahh yes, the good ole lunch break. Most of your office is probably heading to a nearby eatery to grab a quick bite and there is a very good chance that those eating out won’t be eating the healthiest food there is. Although lately a lot of big cities and downtown areas have started to [...]
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Chocolate Milk – The Perfect Post Workout Beverage
Posted: June 24, 2011 by MidwestFit in Dieting and General Health, NutritionTags: benefits of chocolate milk, benefits of chocolate milk after exercise, benefits of chocolate milk in exercise, chocolate milk, chocolate milk after workouts, Exercise, midwest fit, midwestfit, milk, muscle growth, muscle rebuild, muscle repair, protein, repair muscles, workout, workouts
We absolutely love chocolate milk here at MidwestFit, and for all those looking for an excuse to drink it, here you go! In an exercise physiology class of mine we studied an experiment performed with the IU Cycling Club that covered all of the benefits for drinking chocolate milk between exercise bouts. Give this similar article a read! Chocolate milk has the perfect balance of carbohydrates, [...]
NUTRITION: Smoked Salmon Wrap
Posted: June 20, 2011 by MidwestFit in Dieting and General Health, NutritionTags: benefits of fish, benefits of salmon, Diet, dieting, fatty acids, health eating, healthy food, lose weight, midwest fit, midwestfit, omega 3, salmon, weight loss
Here’s a great recipe for some smoked salmon. It’s grilling season, so here’s one to grill with and keep healthy! Salmon is a rich source of omega 3 as well as protein. Couple that with sprouted grain tortilla and fresh arugula and you’ve got yourself a healthy, balanced meal that’s ready in only 5 minutes. [...]
NUTRITION: Asparagus
Posted: March 15, 2011 by MidwestFit in NutritionTags: asparagus, midwest fit, midwestfit, Nutrition
Your diet should be filled with vegetables, with asparagus at the top of the list. This asparagus recipe is easy to make and tastes great. Serve it with a piece of white fish, chicken breast or other lean meat for a healthy meal. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 1 bunch asparagus 2 teaspoons olive [...]
Skipping Breakfast to Lose Weight? Don’t.
Posted: March 11, 2011 by MidwestFit in NutritionTags: benefits of eating breakfast, Breakfast, health, is skipping breakfast healthy, Meal, weight loss, why eat breakfast, why you should eat breakfast
A common mistake in people trying to lose weight is the practice of skipping meals. Breakfast being one of those meals skipped. In other cases, people will eat a very light breakfast (nutrition bar, bowl of cereal, etc.). This is a mistake. Actually, losing weight is accomplished by NOT skipping meals like breakfast and instead [...]
NUTRITION: Spinach Lettuce Salad
Posted: March 3, 2011 by MidwestFit in NutritionTags: benefits of spinach lettuce, Carrot, Cooking, health, healthy spinach salad, Lettuce, midwest fit, midwestfit, Romaine lettuce, Salad, Spinach, spinach lettuce
I know a lot of people generally consider eating any sort of salad to be healthy, but in reality a lot of salads out there are not. For instance, salads drenched in dressing practically ruin the entire purpose of trying to eat healthy by choosing a salad and romaine/ice berg lettuce has less benefits than [...]
NUTRITION: Pasta and Broccoli
Posted: February 26, 2011 by MidwestFit in NutritionTags: black pepper, Broccoli, garlic sauce, grilled chicken, health, health food, healthy food, lose weight, midwest fit, midwestfit, milk, Nutrition, pasta, skim milk, tomato sauce, vegetables, whole grain pasta
Very simple, yet healthy. Can also be topped with cut up grilled chicken breasts to add more protein to the meal, or a glass of skim milk. Ingredients: 1. Whole Grain Pasta 2. Tomato Sauce of your choice (add some garlic sauce and black pepper for more taste) 3. Steamed Broccoli or other veggie of choice (or [...]
To a lot of people’s surprise, it can be pretty easy to eat unhealthy at Subway. In fact, it is probably a lot easier to be unhealthy than healthy. So, we figured we could post an example of one of our Subway meals for those of you taking advantage of the “Februany” deal going on [...]
NUTRITION: Ricotta Spinach Tacos
Posted: February 22, 2011 by MidwestFit in NutritionTags: food network, Fruit and Vegetable, Garlic, healthy meals, low calorie meals, midwest fit, midwestfit, Nutrition, Ricotta, Spinach, spinach tacos, Tortilla, Vegetable fats and oils, weight loss
This meal is a bit more complicated that the last one we posted. It is a recipe we found on the Food Network website… Meal Includes: 8 ounces ricotta (preferably fresh), at room temperature 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 cloves garlic, chopped kosher salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 white onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings [...]
