Every worthwhile accomplishment big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory.
-Mahatma Ghandi
1 C quinoa cooked according to package instructions Cool and set aside Chop 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 jalapeno pepper 1/3 C kalamata olives pitted and crushed 1 handful of fresh cilantro chopped finely 3...[more]
Ingredients: 1 box quinoa 1/2C olive oil 2 C fresh spinach, torn into pieces 4 ounces Athenos garlic herb feta cheese 1/2C cranberries, dried 8 basil leaves, torn 1/2C pine nuts toasted 3 TBS lemon juice 1...[more]
Our Client of the Month is Carolyn Leonhard. Here is what she has to say about training with ISF. " I have been training with Susie for three years. She creates a very positive and supportive environment. I have found...[more]
This recipe was shared with me by a client Nohemy Solorazano- Thompson. So fabulous I needed to pass on Sephardic Moroccan Chickpea Salad Ingredients 1 pound (2 ½ cups) dried chickpeas, picked over, soaked in cold water to...[more]
In Sync Fitness welcomes Robin Hamilton formerly of Blue Heron yoga Studio!! Robin who has been teaching vinyasa flow yoga for approximately 10 years will now be offering her vinyasa flow class at Studio FIT 315 East...[more]
Consuming added sugars can have adverse effects on levels of fat in the blood and may increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers at Emroy University in Atlanta found that people who consumed at...[more]
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2 inch thick strips (like tenderloins) Set aside. In a medium size bowl combine juice of 2 lemons, 1/2c Tamari sauce, 1 peeled and grated ginger root about 2 TBS. Add chicken to...[more]
A once a week, 60 minute lunchtime yoga class resulted in "marked improvement in feelings of clear mindedness, composure, elation, energy and confidence" during a recent workplace trial. The British university...[more]
1 frozen banana 1/2 to 1c unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp Dagoba cacao powder (no sugar contains .5 g fat/3g carbs/1g protein 6 ice cubes Blend until smooth and creamy VARIATIONS: *Add 1tsp all natural unsweetened...[more]
One of my summer favorites 1 C tuna or salad shrimp 1 avocado removed from skin and chunked (save skin for serving) 1/2 C finely chopped green onion half greens included 2-3 small Roma tomatoes coarsely chopped 1...[more]
1 jar Tonnino Yellowfin tuna packed in olive oil and oregano (use oil) 1C small white beans prepared per package instructions 1/2 c sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil - chopped 1-2 handfuls fresh basil leaves finely...[more]
Crunchy sesame-coated shrimp on a crisp, tasty salad make this the perfect summer meal. 1/4C unsweetened apple sauce 1TBS rice wine or cider vinegar 1tsp toasted sesame oil 3 TBS canola oil, divided 1TBS lo sodium soy sauce...[more]