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Best healthy snack ever: Banana blender “ice cream”

banana blender ice cream

It’s super hot and steamy out.  Maybe you just finished a skin-drenching run.  Or maybe you’re lazing around and crave a cold, sweet, non-guilt-inducing snack.  Then grab your blender and make this banana blender “ice cream.”   Your taste buds will disbelievingly think you’re eating something really bad–maybe even real ice cream–but no!  It’s just a little fruit and yogurt. I love making this “ice cream” after a hard, hot workout.  It’s super easy, totally indulgent, and feeds my muscles with the right mix of protein and carbs I need to refuel and replenish.  Plus, I don’t have to toss those …

Do calorie counting apps work?

calorie counting apps

A calorie is a calorie is a calorie. It’s that simple. Right? Not really.Cutting calories and increasing physical activity will result in weight loss, and vice versa. But metabolically, the quality of the calories matter too. Processed foods won’t satiate your body, so as a result, your body will signal you to eat more. The way your body metabolizes different food sources matters. In addition, drastically cutting calories backfires too because your resting metabolic rate lowers as a result. Confused yet? Enter calorie tracking apps. If it’s more complex than calories in/out, how effective are they at helping with weight …