by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 10, 2015 | Fitness Favorites, Nutrition, Recipes
A very common complaint is eating healthy is too expensive. While there are plenty of ways to eat healthy on a budget we can very easily make it too expensive. Going all organic or buying specialty items for use in a single recipe can add up very quickly. A great...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 31, 2015 | Fitness, Nutrition, Recipes, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
When I was first considered joining the Ultimate Oxygen Challenge my major concern was following the meal plan. Most fitness focused meal plans are heavy on things like chicken, salmon, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. As a vegetarian with dairy issues, I didn’t...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 10, 2015 | Farmers Market Finds, Nutrition, Recipes
August at the farmers market is the best of both worlds. In the dog days of summer you’ll find plenty of zucchini and peaches. With fall just around the corner, you’ll start to see winter squash and root vegetables. It’s always been my favorite time to go to the...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 6, 2015 | Nutrition, Recipes
Despite the efforts of the First Lady, Jamie Oliver and our Congress, school lunches still need a lot of work. I don’t have kids but I hear tales from my sister in law and my clients. School lunch menus are available online too. Here is what the summer menu...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 31, 2015 | Fitness, Nutrition, Recipes, Video, Video Blog
I really hope you’ve tried my Vanilla Coconut Protein Pancakes! If not, check out this quick video to help you make the perfect batch of protein pancakes! ...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 9, 2015 | Nutrition, Recipes, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
I am suspicious of any diet that tells you not to eat beans. Beans are nutritional powerhouses! Yes they have carbs, but not all carbs are created equal! Beans have heart healthy soluble fiber (the kind you want if your LDL “lousy” cholesterol is high) and...
