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Healthy Snack: Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola

By admin / October 30, 2017 / Comments Off on Healthy Snack: Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola

Hit It!® Fitness in Roselle and Oak Park, IL always encourages members to eat healthy snacks in between meals.  Granola is a perfect example of a snack that’s quick and easy for those on the go.  This granola is great alone or add almond milk and fresh berries to give it more texture and flavor. 3/4 cup…

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Halloween Candy Craze

By admin / October 26, 2017 /

Halloween is just around the corner and we just trained a client who admitted that she has already consumed half of her Halloween candy…in one sitting! Ok, people…we need to get serious. Here are some tips to help you avoid the Halloween Candy Craze… 1. Do not buy candy until Halloween! It will help you…

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21 Day Challenge Approved Bean Dip!

By admin / October 23, 2017 /

This past weekend, we served all clean-eating approved foods at our Party Sweaty!™ event in Oak Park. The Black Bean Dip was a huge hit! Many of our students were involved in our 21 day clean eating challenge and what kind of trainers would we be if we served non-compliant foods, I mean, other than…

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Sugar is the enemy!

By admin / September 18, 2017 /

Is sugar sabotaging your health?: The trainers at Hit It!® Fitness in Oak Park and Roselle, IL say it ALL the time… It’s yummy and satisfying (for 5 minutes), but it truly does you no good! Read our top 20 reasons why sugar is not good for your health. 1) Sugar can suppress the immune system.…

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Pumpkin Oatmeal

By admin / September 11, 2017 /

The trainers at Hit It!® Fitness preach eating clean and eating often! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and sadly many of our clients like to sleep as late as possible before heading off to work which makes preparing breakfast nearly impossible. SO… for all you pumpkin lovers out there, try this quick…

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Shrimp Dishes

By admin / August 28, 2017 /

1 bag of frozen or refrigerated tail off shrimp (50-100 ct)- we highly recommend NOT going the “farm raised” route. 1 lemon 3 Tbsp garlic Generous sprinkle of lemon pepper seasoning 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 3/4 pound orzo pasta (or brown rice!) Boil orzo pasta and set aside In saute pan, heat olive oil…

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Side Dish Ideas

By admin / August 14, 2017 /

The Hit It!®Fitness trainers have come up with some great tasting ideas. We all choose to eat healthy but refuse to sacrifice on flavor. Eating healthy should never mean bland, dull or boring. Here are some simple side dishes easy to even please the food critic at home… Baked sweet potato with one teaspoon coconut…

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Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie

By admin / July 31, 2017 /

Sometimes we want something to shake up our protein shakes!  This recipe satisfies that craving for something a little sweeter. With strawberries, cashews and oatmeal, it’s refreshing, filling and super tasty! It’s also ideal for someone who is maybe easing into protein powder supplementation or isn’t comfortable using the powder, as it calls for cashews instead. And if you’re watching…

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Chicken Piccata: Healthy doesn’t have to be boring!

By admin / July 24, 2017 /

Chicken Piccata 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied then cut in half 1 cup all purpose flour sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter Olive oil 1 cup white wine 2 lemons 1 handful parsley 2 Tbsp capers   Pound chicken breasts until thin season chicken with salt and pepper dredge…

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Turkey Meatballs (Constance's specialty!)

By admin / July 10, 2017 /

1 package ground turkey 1 Tbsp chopped garlic 1 handful of Italian Romano cheese 1 handful chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste 1 handful seasoned breadcrumbs 1 egg Stir together all ingredients until well mixed Roll into meatballs and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray Bake 350 for 30 minutes

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