May 07, 2020

4 Ways to Keep Bones Strong

May 07, 2020/ Jill West

May is Osteoporosis Month. There are many things you can do each day to slow bone loss and keep bones strong.

November 30, 2017

Balancing High & Low Intensity Exercise

November 30, 2017/ 3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite B-201/ Jill West

Sitting all day is not a natural position for our body to be in. It slows the flow of fluid in your body and has been linked to heart disease and obesity. What exercises do you need to be doing?

February 20, 2017

Functional Fitness for Your Heart

February 20, 2017/ Jill West Nutrition Consulting/ Jill West

Have you heard of "Functional Fitness"? Personal Trainer, Elyse Petterson, talks about the benefits of Functional Fitness for your heart and every day living. Read more...

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Healthy Road Trip Snacks for Summer Travel

Whether you’re planning a one-day road trip or will be on the road for several days, check out these healthy snacks you can feel good about eating along the way.

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Roasted Beet Hummus with Vegetables

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Farro and Black Bean Salad with Cilantro and Almonds

Have you tried the grain farro? Now’s a great time and here’s a tasty recipe! Farro is a brain-healthy whole grain and a good source of fiber and B vitamins.

Panko-crusted Salmon Cakes with Roasted Lemon

Salmon has so many health benefits! The Omega 3 Fats help reduce inflammation, boost memory, keep your heart healthy and help prevent cognitive decline. Try this easy leftover salmon recipe.

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Grilled Soy-Sesame Tofu

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Summer Squash Soup

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Nothing like a bounty of summer squash! Sometimes you discover a very large zucchini hidden under those squash leaves. Soup is a perfect way to prepare it. I really love this soup cold on a hot summer day.

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Are Grains and Carbs Bad for You?

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Brain Boosting Wild Rice Salad

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Whole grains, including wild rice, have been shown to help lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They’re also are a great choice for brain health and preventing cognitive decline, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Sesame-Soy Broccoli Slaw

I love this salad in the summertime as a healthy alternative to potato salad and coleslaw. One serving of broccoli slaw provides more than 50% of the vitamins A and C that you need each day.