Archive: June, 2012

wall squat exercise

Warms up for 10 minutes Assume a sitting position with your back against the wall, feet flat on the ground  and a 90° angle at the hips and knees. Your knee joints should be over your ankle joints, so you may need to inch your feet further from the wall to create proper alignment. Your [...]

June 28th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Celery-Pineapple Smoothie

4 stalks celery  1/2 cup pineapple, sliced 1 unit apple, quartered  1 unit banana  1 tablespoon honey  1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup ice 1 scoop whey protein Directions Pass celery, pineapple and apple through a juicer. Transfer juice into a blender and add banana, honey, orange juice, ice and whey. Blend until smooth.

June 25th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Calf exercises

Both your major calf muscles help power walking, running and jumping movements. They also act as shock absorbers to absorb the impact with every footfall or landing. Maintaining strong, flexible calf muscles helps increase your performance in everyday activities like walking or running and during competitive sports. Although you shouldn’t mix stretching and strengthening exercises [...]

June 20th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Chicken Ratatouille

1 tbsp canola oil 2 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 zucchini, unpeeled, sliced into half moons 1 yellow squash, unpeeled, sliced into half moons 1 eggplant, unpeeled, diced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 9 shiitake mushrooms, sliced 4 large tomatoes, sliced 10 basil leaves, [...]

June 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Serves 2 Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) can Goya Tomato Sauce 1 teaspoon Goya White Distilled Vinegar 2-3/4 cups and 1 tablespoon Goya Minced Garlic 1-3/4 teaspoons ancho Chile powder 1/2 teaspoon Goya Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Goya Oregano Leaf 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts [...]

June 14th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Neck and shoulder stretch

These quick and easy exercises are really effective to relax the shoulders and neck. Chin to Chest: Slowly begin to lower you neck down by lower your chin down to your check and hold for 10-15 seconds. Neck Extension: Lower your head back as far as you can. Right Ear to Shoulder: Lower your right [...]

June 13th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Bulgur Wheat and Shrimp Salad

Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g bulgur wheat 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1 carrot, coarsely grated 1 tomato, diced 6 baby corn cobs, sliced into rounds 1/2 cucumber, diced 200 g shelled cooked shrimps   Lime and Chile Dressing 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 [...]

June 12th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Fit for two trio

Torso Rotation Sit on the floor with your legs crossed. Place your right hand on your left knee. Using your left hand for support, slowly twist your upper body to the left. Hold for several seconds, then return to the starting position. Switch hands and repeat on the other side. Do not rush through the [...]

June 11th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Banana & Coffee Smoothie

Ingredients 2 Bananas 1 cup soy milk 2-4 tsp Whole coffee beans 1 Scoop of protein powder 2 Teaspoons cocoa powder 2 Teaspoons maple syrup 1/2 Cup of ice Directions In a blender puree all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Serve chilled

June 8th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Go nuts

You can carry them along with you wherever you go! There is no need of special containers or carry boxes. They have long shelf life. Unlike fruits and vegetables, nuts are not perishable; you can enjoy them wherever you want! Whenever you like! Almonds Almond nuts are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals and [...]

June 6th, 2012 | Comments (0)