Today and Everyday
A few years ago, I was stuck. My excuses were bigger than my desire to change. I was tired of being “good” for 2 weeks then being “off” for 6 weeks. I was tired of being tired. I was ready for a change. I wasn’t sure how to do it, I just knew I wanted […]
From the FIXATE CookbookServes: 4 (1 cup each) Container Equivalents: 1 ½ green, ½ blue Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini Hot water 1 cup pasta sauce, warm 2 Tbsp finely shredded fresh basil 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese Instructions: Using a vegetable peeler, cut each zucchini into lengthwise strips about 1/8 inch thick. Turn zucchini slightly after cutting each […]
From the FIXATE Cookbook Serves: 2 (1/3 cups each) Container equivalents: 1½ Purple 2 medium ripe bananas; cut into pieces 1 cup frozen strawberries Unsweetened almond milk (optional) Place banana in a plastic bag; freeze for 4 hours or until completely frozen Place banana and strawberries in a blender or food processor, cover. Blend […]
From the FIXATE Cookbook Serves: 4 (2 fajitas each) Container Equivalents: 1 green, 1 Yellow, 1 Protein, 1 tsp oil 1 ½ tsp olive oil 2 medium green, red, or yellow peppers cut into strips 1 medium onion, sliced 2 gloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb raw extra lean beef sirloin, cut into 2 […]
From the FIXATE Cookbook Serves: 4 (1¼ cups each) Container equivalents: 1 Green, ½ Purple, 1 Red, ½ Blue, and ½ Orange 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast, boneless, skinless ½ cup chopped green apple ½ cup seedless red grapes, cut in half 1/3 cup sliced raw almonds 2 green onions 2 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon […]
While most everyone knows that fiber is good for you, what a lot of us don’t know is WHY. Nor do many of us have the slightest clue how much fiber we need on a daily basis, the health benefits it provides, the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber, or even which foods are fiber-rich. […]
When we nourish our body, we don’t just eat just one food group. We eat a well-rounded diet of vegetables, fruits, protein, and carbohydrates. Like our bodies, we need to feed our souls. And, we feed our souls in a well-rounded way. We are not our whole selves unless we are feeding ourselves physically, emotionally, […]
My name is Karen Meuwissen. Like you, I balance many roles. I am a wife, a mother, a college instructor, a coach, a mentor to my students, a lifelong learner, and a fitness enthusiast. I am passionate about making better choices in my life and I am just as passionate about helping others make better […]