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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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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Nutri-Know: Grain & Kale for Healthy Meal that Satisfies!

Nutritional Knowledge You Can Use

Working as an exercise coach involves long hours.  My day starts when the alarm goes off at 4 am and I’m often not home til about 8 or 8:30 pm.  Don’t get me wrong, my day can have some breaks between classes, appointments, squeezing in a workout or run, and administrative work.  My office is 15 miles from home so running home is not an efficient use of time to get lunch or dinner.   So I like to put something together that is healthy and easy to bring with me for meals.

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