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Healthy Carrot Cake Recipes

Posted by on Apr 11, 2014 in Desserts, Holiday, Holiday, Recipes | Comments Off on Healthy Carrot Cake Recipes

Healthy Carrot Cake Recipes Check out all of these delicious – and HEALTHY – Carrot Cake recipes. They are perfect for Easter or for any time, really. Also, these carrot cake recipes are so yummy that you’ll wonder if they’re actually healthy – which, they are! There are plenty of healthy carrot cakes to choose from! Find the carrot cake that’s right for you – paleo, raw, vegan, grain free, etc. ENJOY! :) Grain Free, Paleo, Vegan, & Raw Carrot Cake by fastpaleo.com   Gluten Free Carrot Cake by elanaspantry.com   Paleo Carrot Cupcakes by liverightbehealthy.blogspot.ca   Grain Free and Healthy Carrot Cake by primalpalate.com   A Healthier Carrot Cake by greenkitchenstories.com   Paleo Raw Carrot Cake by themerrymakersisters.com Which one of these recipes are you going to try? Feel free to follow Skinny Twinkie: Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube...

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Health Benefits of Kale

Posted by on Apr 10, 2014 in Beverages, Nutrition, Recipes, Sides and Snacks, Toddler/Child | Comments Off on Health Benefits of Kale

Kale has received a lot of attention lately, and for good reason too. It is full of healthy vitamins and minerals that are important for your body. Health Benefits of Kale Check out the infographic below to see the health benefits of kale. Good To Know: As you can see in the infographic, Kale has more calcium than milk, making it a great source of calcium for those who are lactose intolerant or vegan. Kale also has more iron than beef, making it  another vegan alternative.   Adding Kale To Your Diet Just last night, I had a bunch of kale and some apples that needed to be used soon before they went bad. I decided to juice the kale and apples and…voila! It was super simple and easy (recipe below). I shared the organic green juice with my daughter...

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Are You Feeding Disease or Fighting It?

Posted by on Apr 8, 2014 in Nutrition, Skinny Tips & Quotes | Comments Off on Are You Feeding Disease or Fighting It?

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Debra Messing Drops 20 Pounds Without Dieting

Posted by on Apr 7, 2014 in Weight Loss | Comments Off on Debra Messing Drops 20 Pounds Without Dieting

How Debra Messing Dropped 20 Pounds Debra was recently on The View and told the ladies that she used to eat pizza and candy and said, “I was tired all the time” since she was working long hours on the set and has a 10 year old son that wanted to run around and play soccer. Debra thought to herself, “I can’t do this anymore, I cant to be the mom I want to be”. She said that she cut out all of the junk food and said that as a result of cutting out the junk food, “I started feeling more energized and more alert”. “It’s not about dieting. I’m just eating really really clean healthy foods” – Debra Messing Debra Messing initially changed her diet to help her feel better and have more energy. She ended up losing 20 pounds and went from a size 10...

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Honey Roasted Carrots

Posted by on Apr 4, 2014 in Recipes, Sides and Snacks | Comments Off on Honey Roasted Carrots

Ingredients • 2 lbs. of carrots, peeled, halved, and halved lengthwise • 2 tablespoons of olive oil (Skinny Twinkie’s Note: I would suggest using coconut oil instead, since it handles heat much better than olive oil. Trust me, it still tastes amazing.) • 1 tablespoon of raw honey • salt & pepper to taste {about ½ teaspoon of each} • parsley, garnish (optional) For full instructions on how to make this yummy side dish, please visit joyfulhealthyeats.com Enjoy! Feel free to follow Skinny...

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Progress is Progress No Matter How Small

Posted by on Apr 3, 2014 in Skinny Tips & Quotes | Comments Off on Progress is Progress No Matter How Small

Don’t stop trying just because you’ve hit a wall. Progress is progress no matter how small. Keep moving forward with your health and fitness goals. Eat healthy. Stay active. Keep a healthy balance in your life. Keep moving forward. Feel free to follow Skinny Twinkie: Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube...

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Awesome Marathon Shirts

Posted by on Apr 2, 2014 in Fitness | Comments Off on Awesome Marathon Shirts

If you are looking for an Awesome Shirt to wear at your next Marathon, or just any day for that matter – you have come to the right place. Whether you plan on participating in a Mud Run, Color Run, Zombie Run, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon – the Skinny Twinkie store has a fun marathon shirt for you! ;) Mud Run Shirts If you’re not MUDDY you’re doing it wrong – you can find all shirts and products for this design here: mud run shirts   A little MUD never hurt anyone – you can find all shirts and products for this design here: mud never hurt anyone #MudRun – you can find all shirts and products for this design here: hashtag mud run shirt  Color Run Marathon Shirts Sometimes you just need to add a little color to...

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Paleo Fish Tacos

Posted by on Mar 28, 2014 in Lunch and Dinners, Recipes | Comments Off on Paleo Fish Tacos

Fish tacos – they could either be a really good thing or a really bad thing. I found this Paleo Fish Taco recipe by Danielle Walker’s website, Against All Grain. Her recipes are pretty awesome, so I thought I’d share this one with all of you. Paleo Fish Tacos by againstallgrain.com Ingredients: Tortillas 6 egg whites or about ¾ cup 3½ tablespoons coconut flour 4 tablespoons almond milk ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon garlic salt Fish 1 pound fresh cod, bones and skins removed ¼ cup lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 cup shredded reduced fat coconut + 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 egg, beaten Toppings Pico de Gallo Avocado Crema Shredded cabbage Fresh cilantro To see the full recipe details and instructions, please visit againstallgrain.com Feel free to follow us,...

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