PROTEIN SMOOTHIE RECIPES

      Check out these great Protein Smoothies put together by Registered Nutritionist Laura D. I drank these before I went for my runs, but you can use these for breakfast, as a mid morning or afternoon meal or post workout. CHOCOLATE MONKEY PROTEIN SMOOTHIE CHOCOLATE MONKEY PROTEIN SMOOTHIE 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (made with stevia) 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 a medium banana 1 cup water 6 ice cubes Place all ingredients in a blender; blend until SMOOTH. Pour into a chilled glass and serve. WILD BERRY BLAST PROTEIN SMOOTHIE WILD BERRY BLAST PROTEIN SMOOTHIE 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (made with stevia) 3/4 cup mixed frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries) 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) 1 1/4 cup water 6 ice cubes Place all ingredients in a blender; blend until SMOOTH. Pour into a chilled glass and serve.   CONTACT LAURA D Laura Discepola, RNCP/ROHP, PTS Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner Can-Fit-Pro PRO-Trainer, NWS & CPR Instructor Personal Trainer (PTS) & Chef ldiscepola@rogers.com

IS JUICE GOOD FOR YOU? YOU MAY BE SHOCKED AT THE ANSWER!

      Certified Holistic Nutritionist Laura D answers the question “Is juice good for you?”  Listen up closely and pay attention to this video, you may be SHOCKED!!!! Contact Laura D and set up a face to face or online nutrition consultation/assessment Laura Discepola – lauradnutrition@rogers.com RNCP/ROHP, PTS Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner Can-Fit-Pro PRO-Trainer, NWS & CPR Instructor Personal Trainer (PTS) & Chef

HEALTHY BREAKFAST OPTIONS

      Nutritionist Laura D takes you through some amazing breakfast options.  Check out the healthy proteins, carbs and fats that you can include in your morning breakfast meal.  I love the Yogurt-Cottage Cheese Mix (I’m telling you if you don’t like cottage cheese just add yogurt and mmmmmmmm) Remember breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  it is the best way to kick-start your fat burning metabolism. the sooner you eat breakfast teh sooner you start to burn fat MAKE SURE YOU EAT BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING!
Laura D. Nutrition Laura Discepola, RNCP/ROHP, PTS Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner Can-Fit-Pro PRO-Trainer, NWS & CPR Instructor Personal Trainer (PTS) & Chef lauaradnutrition@rogers.com

FIT TO EAT RECIPE – WHOLE WHEAT PITA CRISPS (VIDEO)

      Certified Nutritionist, Laura D, shows you how to make healthy whole wheat pita crisps snacks for you to munch on. The video was shot at out Fit Firm N Fab Fitness Weekend Getaway for Women in Aug 2010 and this snack was a hit. Try this recipe for yourself…I love them! WHOLE WHEAT PITA CRISPS RECIPE Ingredients: 1 thin whole wheat pita, approx 6″diameter. (Not Greek style as they are too thick). 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp chopped dried rosemary 1/2 tsp garlic powder Sea salt and ground pepper to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 385 degrees F. Cut the pita in half and open it to make 4 pieces. Combine the olive oil with the rosemary and garlic and mix well. Using a pastry brush, paint the olive oil mixture onto each 1/4. Pile all the pieces on top of each other and cut into half and then half again making 16 triangles. Without overlapping them, place the triangles on a cooking sheet and bake for 7 to 12 minutes until crisp. Check often so as to not burn them. Remove from the oven and serve them with your favourite healthy dip or store them in an airtight container for later use. To save time, make the whole pack of pita and portion them out for healthy snacks.
CONTACT LAURA
Laura Discepola, RNCP/ROHP, PTS
Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner
Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner
Can-Fit-Pro PRO-Trainer, NWS & CPR Instructor Personal Trainer (PTS) & Chef lauradnutrition@rogers.com http://www.fittoeat.ca/ Look out for Laura’s new book Fit to Eat coming soon!