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Dani Spies is a Health & Food Coach and Fitness Trainer who enjoys finding simple and d'lishes ways to incorporate nutritious ingredients into an everyday kitchen.More »

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Turkey and Avocado Super Sandwich

Turkey and Avocado Super Sandwich

What makes this Turkey and Avocado Sandwich so super you ask?!  Well other than the fact that it is absolutely d'lishes and super nutritious, it only takes about four minutes to make and requires only three ingredients... pretty super, huh?!

I mean, tell me you don't wanna just take a bite of this thing!?

The PB&B Sandwich - The Ultimate Snack Food

The PB&B Sandwich - The Ultimate Snack Food
Unlike the self-proclaimed life of Denise Richards, eating well does NOT need to be complicated.  Sure we can complicate it if we want to and more often than not we do, but the truth is that it doesn’t have to be that way.

100-Calorie Snack Pack Alternatives

100-Calorie Snack Pack Alternatives

I know that sometimes when you're in a rush and on the go it can be very tempting to grab pre-packaged snack foods.  The problem is that more times than not processed, prepackaged, low calorie snack packs are pure junk!  Just because something is low in calories and portioned out does not mean that it’s a nutritious, healthy choice.  Honestly a lot of the 100-calorie packs you see are packed with sugars and unhealthy fats (they’re just in smaller portions).   

How to Keep it Healthy on the Road!

How to Keep it Healthy on the Road!

I have recently accepted a temporary job cooking on the set of a reality TV show (I can’t tell you which one yet).  Basically all I have to do is shop and cook for the cast of the show; which is really fun - the only catch is that the days are REALLY LONG!  Like really, really long... I'm talking 12 hours plus.

I’m only on day four of twenty eight and let me tell you, It didn’t take long to realize that I was gonna have to make a very conscious effort to make my basic needs a priority (basic needs = eating well, working out, getting enough rest) throughout this hectic schedule… It may be my only shot at staying sane;).

Fall Harvest Salad - VIDEO

Fall Harvest Salad - VIDEO

Hey, did you guys notice the new box over in the top right hand corner of the page?? 

The one that is titiled "Food Focus"??  Let me tell you all about it... cause I'm really excited!

Basically, here's the deal:

Food For Thought »

Ask Dani - How To Choose Organics!
Aug 27, 08 - Comment
A lot of you guys ask me some really good questions and I usually just
... But I Did it Anyway!
Aug 22, 08 - 1 Comments
I really didn't feel like going to the gym today.  No particular reason, just didn't
Are You Doing What You Love?
Aug 21, 08 - 4 Comments
For as long as I can remember this has been a question at he forefront