Nutrition

Watermelon as a Thirst quencher after Spin

AFL Wmelon

Folks, I found a new thirst quencher to have after a hard core Spin Class especially when taught by the BEST instructor in town!! Me, of course! Watermelon is filled with rich nutrients that will replenish all lost electrolytes during a vigorous workout!  It is refreshing and fulfills the belly at the same time.  Have it with a handful of cashew nuts or almonds to add some protein and help recover those muscles.  Now you may be asking yourself “Is this all you eat after a tough workout?” Of course this is not all I eat after my workout, this is just a starter to help me from being hungry after class or at least until I prepare the real meal once I’m home.  Remember, your metabolism speeds up after you workout causing you to burn more calories than normal so don’t be afraid to eat twice, first a simple snack and later a real meal.  You can browse through some of my meals to help you get an idea of what are good healthy options.

Angie’s Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Angie's Orange Juice

What I feel most proud of this fresh juice, is that I can save a lot of money by buying 5 oranges for $1.00 at the Fresh Market. Of course, I buy about 20 oranges for $4 bucks and it last’s me one whole week! I used to be discouraged by the price of a 6 oz. cup of Orange Juice at any deli or juice bar. Now, with less than $1.00 (4 Oranges) and half of a large grapefruit I can make myself close to 12 oz. of fresh squeezed Orange Juice. As with grapefruits, oranges are loaded with antioxidants and it is the hesperidin flavonoid that stands out for its strong anti-inflammatory properties. One orange contains 62 calories and it contains large amounts of vitamin A, B, C, Folate and potassium. It is also beneficial to hydrate and cleanse the body. I like to share with people how I love to juice oranges every morning and sometimes at night when I get the craving for it, and some of them look at me like I’m crazy, then their response may be “Oh, I’m just so lazy and it takes too much time”. It is then that I look at them like they’re crazy because they have no idea what “the hard work” will do to their health. I mean, does anyone out there enjoy doing good things for themselves?? Or am I the only human kind that enjoys being good to my body? I wonder sometimes, because I find so many people around me who suffer from health issues such as, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, fatigue, stress and so forth, but when I look in the mirror or visit the doctor I see a perfectly healthy young woman who lives a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. I enjoy sharing things that make me healthy with the hopes to be of a healthy role model to my clients, friends and family so that they too can see a reflection of their true beauty.

Enjoy what you do and live healthy.

Avocado & Tomato Green Sandwich

Avocado & Tomato Green Sandwich

So the other day I was really hungry and I wanted something quick to eat.  All I had in my kitchen that day was one roll of bread, from the ones I buy at the fresh market (4 X $1.00). I also had a container of Hummus Spread, Arugula salad, spinach leaves, tomatos and my avocados, which by the way, were finely ripe.  Guess what I made myself to eat that day? That’s right,  I put it all together into a lovely and deliciously divine sandwich.  Some of you may be asking yourselves, “well, what about your protein Angela?”.  I must confess, because I am vegan, I get most of my protein from plants and veggies, it’s that simple!. Avocado itself is rich in protein and healthy omega fat.  I cut the sandwich in half because it was pretty filling and I saved the rest for my better half. ❤ ❤ ❤

Eat healthy if you want to feel, look and be healthy.

Avocado & Tomato Green Sandwich

Avocado & Tomato Green Sandwich

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