Healthy Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Traditional potato salad is just loaded with fat, carbs and empty calories. But this healthy sweet potato salad recipe is a great alternative, with tons of nutrition and flavor, and none of the "bad stuff" in your traditional summer recipe, has a ton more nutrition, and about 100 calories less per serving!

INGREDIENTS
4 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and quartered
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup sliced scallion
1/2 cup minced fresh mint leaves
1 or 2 fresh minced chiles (jalapeño, Thai, serrano, or habanero), or to taste
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-size pieces. Put them on a baking sheet, drizzle with two tablespoons of the oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast, turning occasionally, until crisp and brown outside and just tender inside, about 30 minutes. Remove and keep on the pan until ready to dress.
Make the dressing while the potatoes cook. Put the remaining six tablespoons of oil in a blender, along with the vinegar, bell pepper, cumin, and zest if you're using it. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Purée until smooth.
Toss the warm potatoes with the scallion, mint, chiles, and raisins if you're using them. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing, and toss to coat, adding more if necessary. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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There's a new vegan in town!!! (Actually, two!)

Hey - - Big doings in Shakeology-ville, and you are going to want to be in the know on this one!

I'm going to keep it brief though - it's huge news, and I'd love to go on and on about it, but it really only needs a minute of your time and mine, to share!

One of the biggest complaints I hear all the time, is that there are so many regular flavors of Shakeology, but only two in the vegan formula.

Well, all that's about to change!!

Coming this Monday - April 10th - Beachbody is releasing two (yup TWO!!) new vegan flavors:

The long awaited vegan vanilla Shakeology, AND Vegan Cafe Latte!

Both flavors will be available effective Monday, April 10th!

AND

Other big news in Shakeology - there are two new amazing superfood ingredients being added to the already amazing formula!

Chaga Mushrooms
What do those do??? Adaptogenic plants and mushrooms help to bring the body back into balance and have beneficial effects on the nervous system, immune system, the GI tract, the cardiovascular system and the endocrine system. By supporting the body and mind in these ways, adaptogens help us to cope with stress, stay healthy during the cold and flu season, fight cancer, and lift us out of the dark depths of depression and adrenal burnout. They have immune-modulating properties that make them helpful in treating auto-immune diseases and have high levels of anti-oxidants that protect cells from damaging free radicals. Adaptogens gently tone and support the body systems over time and need to be taken for a minimum time of two months to develop the full effect of their healing powers.

and

Matcha tea extract.
Amongst its many health benefits, matcha…
Is packed with antioxidants including the powerful EGCg
Boosts metabolism and burns calories
Detoxifies effectively and naturally
Calms the mind and relaxes the body
Is rich in fiber, chlorophyll and vitamins
Enhances mood and aids in concentration
Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium
Prevents disease
Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar

Want to try one or both of these amazing new flavors? They'll be available for order on Monday afternoon in the US, and coming soon in Canada. And you can get yours here!

Want more information about Shakeology and what it can do for you? Looking for a complete fitness and nutrition program? Email me or find me on Facebook and let's be sure to chat ASAP!

Dear 22 Minute Hard Corps: I love you, but it's over.

Or... why I'm breaking up with 22 Minute Hard Corps

I have NEVER quit a Beachbody workout program half way.

Every time I've started one with the intention of finishing, I have indeed finished!

21 Day Fix
21 Day Fix Extreme
Focus T25 (Alpha Beta and Gamma)
Master's Hammer & Chisel
Country Heat
Core De Force (2 back to back rounds!)

until now.

And it's breaking my heart, but 22 Minute Hard Corps, I just can't finish you.

True story: I put off trying this program for almost a year after it was released.

I didn't like the Tony Horton I'd met in the previous programs of his that I'd dabbled in (sorry Tony - but we're good now, really - you stole my heart with 22 Min HC - and one of your yoga workouts where you said Hitler should have done yoga!!).

and... I didn't think I'd be able to get a solid workout in 22 minutes.

But with the advent of of the Annual All Access Pass with Shakeology from Beachbody on Demand, and my Amazon FireStick, it was suddenly part of my fitness library - and I was ready for a new program.

With a little research, I realized that if I included the "cold start" (an 11 minute warmup), and did the core workouts that were part of the program three times a week, I wasn't really doing a 22 minute workout; I was doing a between 33 and 44 minute workout - which I could wrap my head around in the "effectiveness" department, much more readily than just 22 minutes.

So four weeks ago, I got started. I was having fun. I was enjoying the outdoor setting. I found a place in my heart where I could appreciate Tony Horton. I was getting really good, really effective workouts without wasting a ton of time on breaks between sets, chit chat, and messing around, which I definitely enjoyed. I was happy to be back to a weighted program, and loved the functional moves and working multiple body parts at once - serious muscle recruitment!

And talk about results! I was starting to understand all the transformation stories!

So if this program is so great, why am I quitting on it?

It's the simple fact that my almost 46 year old body, with severe arthritis in my feet, is rebelling against it. My feet hurt. There's a lot of jumping in this program, which is awesome - because that is the stuff that really gets the heart pumping - but it's also the stuff that aggravates my achy spots. And it's creating some new aches that I've never felt before - in my knees.

Maybe it's the season, and the weather going back and forth from spring to winter aggravating the situation. Or maybe this program is just not meant for me.

Whatever the reason, I'm going to be smart (not stubborn) about it and listen to my body. No pain no gain, but this is not the kind of pain they're talking about!!

So I'm back for a 2nd round of Country Heat - started yesterday, and excited for 30 days of it - followed by a round of Core de Force. These programs gave me great results, didn't hurt my feet or knees, and are both ready and waiting for me in my Beachbody on Demand library!

Plus, I can put some equipment away and reclaim my living room for a couple months!

The moral of the story? There are two!

1 - - listen to your bodies!
2 - - Beachbody on Demand All Access rocks! There really is something for everyone. I don't care what your physical limitation - if you can move, you can exercise. It excites the hell out of me that I can go from a military inspired boot camp style program, to country line dance style cardio, to a mixed martial arts program without missing a beat! And who knows what will be released over the next year, but they're promising at least two new programs to keep our fitness appetites whet!

My next virtual health and fitness accountability and support group begins prep week, Monday March 13th. Interested in learning more? Fill out my questionnaire and I'll get with you ASAP!

Beachbody On Demand ALL ACCESS!!!

I'm BEYOND Excited!!!

Beachbody has announced that customers will have UNLIMITED access to ALL of our fitness programs ever released, and all programs to be released in 2017, for an ENTIRE YEAR!!! with the all new Beachbody On Demand ALL ACCESS Membership!!!

This is the best value Challenge Pack ever! For a limited time, you can enroll in our NEW Annual All-Access Beachbody On Demand and Shakeology Challenge Pack. Unlike any other Challenge Pack, this offer gives enrolling Coaches and customers access to every program on Beachbody On Demand for an entire year, including all of our premium programs like 21 Day Fix, CORE DE FORCE, and Country Heat. PLUS you get access to ALL the new products that launch during your 12-month membership. That, combined with a 30-day supply of Shakeology delivered on Home Direct and the Portion Fix system will set you up for a full year of healthy results.

Think of it like Netflix
for your workouts!!!

Starting on Tuesday, December 27th, Beachbody on Demand All Access members will be able to stream EVERY PROGRAM EVER RELEASED BY BEACHBODY on their cell phones, tablets, laptops, web enabled smart TV's, via Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV and Amazon Firestick!!

This is freakin EPIC!!!!!

Literally thousands of dollars worth of at home fitness programs, at your fingertips - and all for a whopping $8.25/month. Yup, even cheaper than dragging yourself to that nasty, germ filled, sweat-smelly bargain gym down the street, where you wander around aimlessly for hours after driving through the snow and cold, to get there, not really having any idea what exercises to string together to get you into the shape you want to be in.

Not to mention, with Beachbody on Demand, you don't just get the workouts - the programming, and the personal trainer all in one - - you also get amazing meal planning, like none other - - like having your own personal nutritionist, with recipes, portion control, and a real breakdown and customized plan for exactly what you should be eating to get into the best health of your life!

Does the gym offer that? For $8.25/month? Yeah, nope!!

But with Beachbody on Demand All Access you get that too!!

 AND no giant stack of workout DVD's cluttering your movie shelf!! Major perk there! Because included in All Access, you get EVERY workout to be released, too. You don't have to buy the latest and greatest as it's released because with your subscription, you'll already own it!!

AND

Yep, another "AND"

There's an incredible new option for anyone who wants to take advantage of this awesome new package deal - the Beachbody on Demand All Access Challenge Pack - - twelve months of streaming Beachbody workouts, plus the meal plans, plus a cooking show, plus a reality TV show, PLUS in the challenge pack, you get 30 days of Shakeology!! And with this challenge pack, you get exclusive access to me as your coach, and my challenge groups for accountability, motivation and support!! Yup, your own personal coach in your back pocket!!

So recapping, what do you get with the Beachbody On Demand All Access Challenge Pack?

• 1 Year Membership to Beachbody On Demand (BOD) with all content included, plus future releases.
• Shakeology (30-day supply of the flavor of your choice on home direct)
• Portion Fix (includes 7 piece portion control container system, eating guide, large blue container and shaker cup)

AND

Yep, another "AND"

AND me as your coach!!

AND

You can access it on ALL your devices!!!

From P90 to Hip Hop Abs to the 21 Day Fix and more, all yours in one place - the palm of your hand!

If you are ready to get started on your road to better health, wellness, fitness and nutrition, and want to get started with the Beachbody On Demand All Access Challenge Pack in my exclusive challenge group, fill out this questionnaire and let's get the ball rolling!!!

Or you can email me with questions or find me on Facebook and send me a message!!

I can't wait to hear from you and help you start getting healthier today!!