With all of the hype surrounding keto and paleo diets, I'd just like to put it out there that my plans to go on a low-carb diet are....nonexistent! Truth be told, I love carbs & think I'd be super unhappy on a diet that cuts most of them out and makes rules on which healthy ones I can and can't eat. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem eating low-carb meals, and I've created a bunch of tasty recipes for freelance work lately. But healthy carbs are my friend! Carbs provide our bodies with energy to live active lifestyles, keep our minds sharp and boost our moods. Fruits, veggies, beans, and whole grains are a big part of my diet. I love dinners full of veggies and healthy grains. Enter today's recipe: Italian stuffed peppers. This recipe is an updated, upgraded version of one that ... [Read More]
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Hearty Farro Greek Salad
This dish takes a twist on a classic Greek salad with the addition of hearty farro! After lots of holiday cookie baking and eating, it seems like a good time to focus more on greens, what do you think? You guys, I haven't shared a salad recipe in way too long. I swear, I eat salad all the time - apparently I just don't get creative and come up with new salad recipes too often. But today salad is making a comeback on Foodie Loves Fitness, and I promise you that this is one delicious meal idea! One of my favorite healthy strategies when eating out is to order a salad as an appetizer. It takes the edge off of my hunger, and I wind up eating less of my entree (which is bound to be something heavier) and taking some home as lefties. When it comes to at-home salad ... [Read More]
Roasted Sweet Potato & Farro Salad
Hi there! Hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was exactly what I wanted it to be: productive yet also relaxing. Since I'm flying to the East coast this upcoming weekend for the holidays (!!!), I wanted to get some Christmas shopping done and clean my house - check, check. Since it has been SO chilly in the Bay Area and I'm a baby in the cold weather, I didn't have any outdoor workouts besides long walks with Harley, but I did do at-home workouts both yesterday and today. I probably look like such a nut awesome jumping around my living room doing burpees and pushups while watching football... hey, whatever works up a sweat right?! A lot of good food made its way into my belly this weekend, including: A post-workout bowl of goodness: chopped apple & banana sprinkled with cinnamon, ... [Read More]