If you are in the mood for a sweet and spicy smoothie, this is the recipe for you!

Cozy up after your workout with this nutritious protein smoothie from Alive Magazine!

There is something especially appealing about chai teas during the cold winter months. I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the warming, spicyness of the aromatic herbs that mix together to create the chai blend...Or maybe it is its exotic origins of the far and warm east that gives chai its appeal. Whatever it is, chai tea is my favourite tea for the cold weather!

But even in cold weather, we need to keep our bodies moving and exercising! So why not go, workout, sweat and then recover with a tasty and nutritious Banana Chai Protein Shake?! With all the flavour kick of chai and the health power of protein, post workout, you really can't go wrong with this recipe. Try adding some PGX Daily Singles (2.5 grams or 1 stick per shake) and get your fibre in there as well!

Get this Banana Chai Protein Shake recipe and all the nutritional facts for this smoothie from Alive Magazine.

Doesn't that look yummy?! Enjoy!

Image and recipe source: Amy Wood, Alive Magazine

Enjoy this tasty dessert without worrying about your waistline!

You may be surprised to know that you and your family can enjoy a sumptious treat without worrying about spoiling those healthy eating habits! Eating Well Magazine has a crunchy treat that kids and grown ups will both be clamoring for!

Double Nut & Date Tassies!

I love dessert! Unfortunately, it seems to be the part of a feast that often goes straight to our waistlines! Well, this two-bite pecan tart will satisfy that sweet tooth in guilt-free style! 93 calories per tart isn't bad for such a decadent little dessert!

For more tasty recipes visit Eating Well Magazine online. Don't forget to get your daily intake of fibre! Try adding PGX Daily Singles to your dessert for an extra healthy kick of fibre!

Enjoy and have a happy New Year!

Images source: Eating Well Magazine

PGX Provides Support: How to stop overindulging in unnecessary calories

Although counting calories is not one of my favourite pastimes, it's still important to be informed. Which is why I found the below infographic to be incredibly useful, especially regarding day to day calorie consumption. For example: aside from decreasing your chances of developing type 2 diabetes by half, I discovered several other ways that your body can benefit from reducing your caloric intake by 100 calories a day. Even better, I learned how many calories every day tasks, such as walking my dog, are burning! Read on to learn more.

The PGX Perspective: If calorie consumption is a problem area for you, PGX can help you feel full faster, preventing you from intaking as many calories. Ultimately, PGX can also provide support with weight loss, blood sugar levels and cholesterol.

Infographic source: http://www.weightloss.org/velma/the-cost-of-calories/

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but skipping it could be inadvertently packing on the pounds! Does your morning meal include a cup of coffee with side order cream and sugar? A slice of toast as you rush out the door? Having breakfast is not only a great way to ease into the day but it's great for your digestive system and metabolism.  

Here are the top 5 reasons you shouldn't skip breakfast:

1.  Rev Up Your Metabolism: Skipping meals can cause your metabolism to slow down. 

2. Energy Boost: Researchers found that people had more enegry throughout the  day when they ate a high-fiber breakfast compared with people who ate a high-fat breakfast. 

3. Memory Boost: According to a study high-energy foods for breakfast boosts short-term memory! 

4. Eat Less:  Those that ate breakfast were found to eat less later in the day according to researchers, compared with people who skip their morning meal.

5. Better Blood SugarLevels:  Breakfast-eaters are more likely to have good blood sugar levels and have less sugar highs and lows later on in the day.

Share your favorite healthy breakfast in the comments below!

Image source: MedicsIndex

There's an app for that! Change your eating habits for the better with help from PGX and The Eatery app.

Empower yourself with the tools you need to achieve your weight loss goals!

Now a days, there's pretty much an app for everything. Whether it's for Facebook, Twitter, or that awesome app that tells you the name of the song that's playing on the radio, smart phones and their applications play a large part in how we socialize and spend our free time. So, why not start using one to help you lose weight!

Allow me to introduce (drum roll, please), The Eatery! Getting started is easy: Just take a picture of your food (don't forget to sprinkle your PGX on top or into the mix!), rate your meal on how healthy it is, and record how much of your meal you ate. Then invite your friends to follow you for support, encouragement, or to strive for the same goals along side you. As The Eatery says, "You never have to eat alone." Finally, The Eatery will provide you with feeback and stats on your eating habits, forcing you to see the facts on what you've been eating - this, maybe more than anything, will push you to eat healthier.

Why we like The Eatery:

It gives you a sense of community by allowing your friends to follow your progress, and vice versa. You can achieve your goals together, and have a buddy (or multiple!) to support and encourage you on your weight loss journey!

Have you used this app or something similar to help you achieve your weight loss goals? Let us know in the comments below.

Image source: https://eatery.massivehealth.com/