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Buttercup Squash Frittata

December 2, 2015
December 2, 2015

chk_01I love to cook according to the seasons. It feels “right” to me and, nutritionally speaking, eating seasonally means more locally sourced produce, fresher food, etc. Fall is the season for winter squashes. There are just two of us at home now, so cooking a big squash means leftovers. Here is a great frittata recipe to make use of the leftovers from another great dish: roasted buttercup squash. Enjoy! Read more →

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  • photo credit: Santacon 2009 - Astoria, Queens NYC via photopin (license)

Six Strategies to Survive (and Thrive!) During the Holidays

November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015

chk_01Okay, here we are at the tip top of the roller coaster, otherwise known as “THE HOLIDAYS”. Whether your celebration is religious or secular, there is really no escaping the “holidays”, and why would you want to? Enjoy the ride because in six short weeks it’s all over, baby! We will be beginning a brand new year! You can reach 2016 bloated, lethargic and full of self loathing or clear headed, with minimal or NO weight gain and a sense of empowerment. It’s time to choose!
This is my holiday gift to you—6 strategies to put in place during the next 6 weeks.  Read more →

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Honey Dijon Fish in Lettuce Wraps

February 24, 2015
February 24, 2015

chk_01The marinade for this recipe was originally created for a dining club with a number of members who didn’t care for fish. The task was to find a sure-fire way to eliminate any fishy taste no matter the type of fish being plated. They loved it. I hope your family and friends will too!

by Tina Martini, The Medicine Chef   Read more →

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Decadent & Healthy Thanksgiving Menu

November 26, 2014
November 26, 2014

chk_01The holiday season and all the usual craziness has begun. Since the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day is all about the prep, we have no new recipe for you. Instead, I offer you our “Best-of-Tasty-Tuesday” Thanksgiving menu.   Read more →

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Your Fitness Dream Job

October 8, 2014
October 8, 2014

chk_01To all you hard working fitness professionals who take the time to participate in this informal study… Thank You!

The goal of this endeavor is to gather some data and see if it supports the hypothesis that certain occupational personality types gravitate to specific career choices in fitness.  Read more →

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  • Multi-planar, total body workouts 20 minutes or less. Target the major muscle groups in all three planes of motion. Perform each exercise for 30 sec. Unilateral exercises are 30 sec per side. Keep transitions short & sweet, too, and five complete rounds should take no more than 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Short & Sweet | Workout #1

September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014

chk_01Every Short & Sweet is a multi-planar, total body workout in 20 minutes or less. This, our very first S&S, was built with the IDEA Exercise Library and Workout Builder, a great tool for IDEA fitness pros. And, you can save and share your workouts with clients!* Read more →

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