Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Sandy Seven Beach Workout

Posted on June 26, 2012 by cvolgraf

The Sandy Seven Beach Workout By: Chris Volgraf, CSCS and Keith Burns, CSCS   The summer has finally arrived and many of us head down to our favorite beach town for a getaway weekend or lengthy family vacation.  The problem … Continue reading →

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PLC Recipe: Almond Millet Balls

Posted on June 26, 2012 by karenplcdietitian

Keep a stash of these no-bake, gluten-free snack balls in the refrigerator for a convenient, yet nutritious snack option!   1 Tbsp. butter 1/4 cup almond Butter 1/4 cup agave or honey 1/2 cup ground millet (millet flour) 1/2 cup millet … Continue reading →

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Make Your Gluten-Free Diet a Healthier One!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by karenplcdietitian

Research reports that eating a gluten-free diet may result in a diet that supplies little iron, folate, niacin, zinc and fiber.  This isn’t a surprise since gluten-free ingredients in packaged products typically consist of cheap basics like white rice and … Continue reading →

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Grilled Fruit Skewers

Posted on June 6, 2012 by karenplcdietitian

Filled with vitamin C, this unique, low calorie recipe makes a great barbeque appetizer or dessert! Serves 8  4 peaches, halved or quartered 10 chunks pineapple 2 plums, halved 2 nectarines, halved 1 papaya, halved ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. … Continue reading →

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Reducing cancer risk in your backyard: 4 Tips for Safer Grilling

Posted on June 5, 2012 by karenplcdietitian

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, when red meat, poultry and fish is cooked at high temperatures, especially when “well-done” or “charred”, cancer causing compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) form.  With the 4 … Continue reading →

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