You have been told over and over that people who eat a morning meal tend to have smaller waistlines, but some find that noshing in the a.m. actually makes them hungrier. If you can relate, it may be that the “healthy breakfast” you’re...

Native to India and used as an herb in Asian cooking, its common names include lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, fever grass or Hierba Luisa. In the Philippines, it is known as tanglad. It is added to soups and stews, boiled to make tea and one of...

Cottage Cheese Delight Makes:    2 servings Prep: 10 minutes                                                                                 Nutrition facts per serving: Servings Per Recipe 2 servings Calories 193 Total Fat (g) 17 (Mostly from...

Chocolate Banana Nut Shake by Angelina Mullins & Colt Prattes of  www.RippedTogether.com & Aphrodite Board of...

Best for Cholesterol All fruits and vegetables have health benefits to offer, but some are better than others. Among the Best: Avocados. Although this is one of the few fruits high in fat, it’s mainly monounsaturated fat. Several studies find that eating one avocado a day can lower your LDL...

Best for Cholesterol All fruits and vegetables have health benefits to offer, but some are better than others. Among the Best:  Avocados.    Although this is one of the few fruits high in fat, it’s mainly monounsaturated fat. Several studies find that eating one avocado a day can lower...

 Stress Management Diet “You Are What You Eat”… How many of us have heard this? Would you agree with this statement? If we were eating poorly, over time the choices that we make would produce results that would display our actions.  Transversely, eating a healthier diet...

It is with great pleasure to announce that Aphrodite has added Zeke Samples to our team as writer and fitness/nutrition expert. Zeke  is a nutrition and supplement guru and past competitive champion.  With over 15 years professional training and nutritional experience, Zeke specializes in...

by Lindzie St. Martin 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of your choice or unflavored 1/2 an apple (tart & sweet green variety), chopped with skin is desired 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled & diced 1 cup 100% carrot juice (such as “Naked Juice”) 3-5 ice cubes Add all...

Orange Ginger Tea recipe by Lindzie St.Martin   Ginger has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for preventing a variety of stomach issues such as nausea, vomiting, gas, indigestion, diarrhea, and aid in digestion, just to name a few.  It has also been used to help lower...

Cheesecake filling: 1 package fat free cream cheese 1 package Neufchatel (1/3 less fat than cream cheese) 4 egg whites 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup molasses 2 Tsp fresh grated ginger (or pre-packed pureed) 1 Tsp pure vanilla extract Crust: 1 cup (approx 20) gingersnap cookies 1/2 cup...

by Lindzie St. Martin Ingredients: 1 pound baby carrots or peeled carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup 100% orange juice or fresh-squeezed 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons ginger root, fresh grated or pre-packaged 1 teaspoon grated orange peel (plus additional...

Ginger Veggie Stir Fry by Lindzie St. Martin Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root, divided 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets 1/2 cup snow peas 3/4 cup julienned carrots 1/2 cup halved green...

Asparagus with Ginger by Lindzie St. Martin Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus, approx. 1 pound 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seed (jeera) 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper   *Holding the stalk at both ends, bend gently...

LEMON AND GINGER SPICY BEANS by Lindzie St. Martin Ingredients: 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon mild vegetable oil, such as sunflower oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño or other fresh chili, seeded and finely chopped 1/4...

Carrot Ginger Soup by Lindzie St. Martin Carrot soup with ginger is a nutritious and low fat soup recipe with just a touch of sweetness and a touch of spice. This carrot and ginger soup recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1/4 cup fresh...

Tofu with Peanut Ginger Sauce by Lindzie St. Martin Sauce: 5 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid amino or low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons agave nectar 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced Tofu...

Recipe by Lindzie St. Martin You may occasionally wonder how to recreate your favorite Asian recipes at home.  Well, if stir-fry has been a mystery, don’t fret.  Another way to make sure your flavors come together well, the next time you pull out a wok or large fry pan, be sure to...

Stop Being the Bitch by Craig Nielson Certified Professional Life Coach www.myinternalimage.com   Mean people suck.  They suck the life out of you by whining, criticizing others, and putting them down.  Do you have one of these types in your circle of friends?  If not, it could...

Loving Love by Craig Nielson Certified Professional Life Coach www.myinternalimage.com   The famous Beatles song tell us “All you need is love.”  Love is likely  the most common subject in all of music.  Many songs have been written about love in many contexts.  Probably...