Amy VanLiew
EVL’s Minestrone Soup (Amy Approved!)
I’m always trying to find ways to eat more veggies and my husband is trying to make things taste good. He took this Giada recipe and made it “Amy Approved” by adding lots of veggies. It’s so yummy, satisfying and great with some crusty bread (wheat is my choice) and a nice glass of red…
7 Things That Could be Affecting Your Balance Over 50
Remember back when you saw a toddler learning to walk for the first time. It’s quite a process of tumbles and falls trying to gain the balance to be able to move freely. Once they have it and can balance their body, watch out because they are on the move! The importance of balance doesn’t…
Finding Your Perfect Workout Over 50
In my 20’s, 30’s even 40’s I used exercise as a way to control my weight and for me that was long distance running with just a smidgen of core and strength training thrown in. Now in my 50’s, exercise isn’t about weight control (because you can’t exercise away a bad diet) it’s my THERAPY.…
The Benefits of Foam Rolling
The Problem – CHRONIC PAIN When I retired from my 26 year career at HP I had dreams of helping everyone get “healthy”. Easy enough…I started teaching group fitness, doing personal training and advising clients on the healthiest ways to eat. Most of my clients are over 50 and even with their good intentions there…
The Number One Thing We MUST Improve as we AGE
OUR BALANCE Let’s FACE it, our world is filled with things conspiring to trip us; uneven walkways, slippery floors, rocks we don’t see and that ever dreaded banana peel. OK has anyone you know ever tripped on a banana peel? Tripping is gonna happen. What we have to fight against is FALLING. Falling, especially as…
Watermelon Ice Cubes
Looking for a low calories drink that tastes yummy? Try these watermelon ice cubes! Ingredients 2 cups chopped watermelon Juice from 1 lime Get Creative and add any of the following ½ cup pineapple tidbits or pineapple juice (No Sugar Added) 2 tablespoons coconut water Handful of mint Directions Add all ingredients to a blender…
Simple Steps to GET MOTIVATED to Exercise
Happy September! I hope everyone had a great summer! I sure did. My husband and I just got back from the trip of a lifetime – a cruise to Alaska! We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. The beauty of Alaska was indescribable, the downtime invaluable and the memories will be unforgettable. While I was…
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Cauliflower Pizza Crust makes 1 large crust Recipe courtesy of Detoxonista Ingredients: 4 cups raw cauliflower rice 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup soft goat cheese (chevre) 1 teaspoon dried oregano pinch of salt Directions: Preheat your oven to 400F Step 1: Begin by making your cauliflower “rice.” Simply pulse batches of raw cauliflower florets in…
Cowboy Caviar
Recipe modified from www.spendwithpennies.com Cowboy Caviar (also known as Texas Caviar) is a salad with black beans, black-eyed peas and a light vinaigrette-style dressing — perfect as a dip, appetizer, or side-dish! Ingredients: 3 Roma tomatoes , seeds removed, diced 2 ripe avocados diced 1 15 oz can black beans , rinsed and drained 1…
Slow Cooker Fajitas
I LOVE Fajitas and it is typically the healthiest thing to order at a Mexican Restaurant (careful of all the fixins though). This recipe is so easy yet turns out so tender and flavorful. Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 6 hours 10 minutes; Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1…