National Health Month

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?  80% of your weight loss success will come from nutrition.   10% comes from exercise and 10% comes from genes.   What are YOU doing to improve your nutrition?   Here’s a few tips to help you out. 

·         Aim to eat clean 80% of the time

·         Drink 8 – 10 glasses of water every day

·         Make your plate look like a rainbow – have a variety of fruits and veggies

·         Try to avoid soda and other sugary drinks

·         Have a variety of whole grains

·         Eat lean meats, fish, beans, legumes and poultry

·         Don’t skip meals – your body needs energy

·         Use a website, like Team Beachbody’s Club for personalized meals and guidance

Recipe of the week!

Banana Mousse                              

·         2 Tbsp. low-fat milk                           

·         4 tsp. brown sugar

·         1 tsp. vanilla extract

·         1 medium banana, quartered

·         1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt

·         4 slices banana (1/4 inch each)

In a blender, blend milk, sugar, vanilla, and the quartered banana together at high speed until mixture is smooth. Pour into a bowl and fold in yogurt. Chill mixture for at least 45 minutes in refrigerator; when chilled, spoon mousse into 4 dessert dishes. Cut 4 1/4-inch slices from banana, and stand 1 banana slice on its side in each bowl. Makes 4 servings.

Preparation Time: 1 hour

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

Calories: 89

Protein: 4 g

Fiber: 1 g

Carbs: 16 g

Fat Total: 1 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g