Nutri-Know: A quick, delicious wrap!

Nutritional Knowledge You Can Use

As you may know from previous posts, I enjoy attempting to recreate meals that I’ve tried at restaurants that I’ve visited.  I think you will enjoy this quick, easy, and very nutritious meal inspired by a choice called The Hot and Healthy Bachelor offered at  Life Alive in Lowell, MA.  Prep time was about 20 minutes the first time I made it, but it’s quicker now that I know what to expect!

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Fitness Fun & Facts: Why am I so sore and tired?

Female & male chemistry can have an effect on how you are feeling after a workout!

According to common sense and science, physical activity is good for you.  With so many studies and opinions about the best type of exercise, it can be confusing.  The bottom line is you have to pick what works for you. 

It is a common fallacy that soreness after a workout means that you have had a good workout. Some soreness is expected, especially if you haven’t used muscles in a while. But, if you are overly sore and tired after working out, you might need to take it down a notch or even choose a different mode of exercise.

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Nutri-Know: Baked tofu sandwich packed with health!

Nutritional Knowledge You Can Use

I like to try different meals when I go out to eat.  When I find something I like, I figure out what’s in it and make something similar at home with a few modifications.  Such is the case with my baked tofu sandwich inspired by a choice on the menu at Twisted Tree Cafe in Asbury Park, NJ.  You might be thinking “tofu? eww”!  But I think you will enjoy this sandwich. 

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