You loved the guilt-free dessert so much that we're excited to bring you another, crazy good low-cal. dessert!

We absolulely believe that just because you're watching what you eat, it doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself of the foods you love. Just love them in moderation.

At only 188 calories this recipe will have you saying rock 'n rollie, bring on the Strawberry Cannoli! 

Strawberry Cannoli

• 1 pint(s)  (12 oz) strawberries, rinsed, hulled and halved
• 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar
• 1 tub(s)  (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 4 ounce(s) cream cheese
• 1 cup(s) confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) almond extract
• 1 box(es)  (4 or 5 1⁄4 oz) sugar cones (12 cones)
• 1/2 teaspoon of PGX
• Garnish: chocolate mini chips and sliced strawberries

Directions

1. At least 1 day before serving, proceed through Step 3. Line a colander and a medium-size strainer with a sturdy paper towel; set each in a bowl.
2. Pulse strawberries and granulated sugar in food processor until coarsely chopped. Scrape into colander, top with a paper towel and refrigerate overnight to drain well (this is important). Clean processor.
3. Put ricotta, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in processor; pulse until smooth. Transfer to strainer, cover with a paper towel and refrigerate overnight.
4. Just before serving: Prop cones upright in tall glasses partially filled with granulated sugar to support cones. Fold drained berries, almond extract and PGX into ricotta mixture. Spoon into a gallon-size ziplock bag. Cut 1⁄2 in. off a corner; pipe filling into cones and garnish. The sugar cones replace the usual pastry shells, which can be hard to make or find in stores.

Enjoy!

Image and Recipe: Woman's Day 

What an absolutely fabulous way to get excited and motivated for a 5K run!

I like to think of myself as being a fairly active person; I go on runs, ride my bike every so often, and play on a field hockey team. However, I have yet to run in an official race or run of any kind - and to be completely honest, I've never really had much motivation to do so. Until now!

The other day (while perusing Pinterest), I came across the most fun loving picture of a girl covered head to toe in what can only be described as vibrant colours, complete with the caption "The happiest 5K on the planet. The Color Run" (see right!). Needless to say, I was instantly intrigued.

So, I decided to do some research and I discovered, not only one, but two different runs that infuse your race experience with fabulous colour: The Color Run and the Color Me Rad 5K. Both races seem to only have a few rules: start the race off in a white T-shirt; have fun while you run; and end the race covered in colour! Sounds like a great way to be healthy and have fun to me!

If you're preparing for a race, get that extra bit of fuel when training with PGX SatisFast - it mixes great with smoothies!

Have you ever run a colour run? What'd you think? Tell us about it in the comments below or on our Facebook page!

Image source: Pinterest

Hey PGX'ers! Hosting a fancy dinner? Check out this fancy recipe!

Sunday Suppers shares their recipe for scallops and spicy carrot puree !

So, you are having guests over this weekend and want to create an impressive menu without all the unhealthy stuff we wish was good for us. What to make?! How about this:

Looks pretty good doesn't it? That, my friends, is Sunday Suppers' scallops with carrot puree. Let's break this down.

Carrots are full of vitamin C, vitamin E, thiamin, potassium and are a good source of dietary fibre, vitamin K, vitamin B6 and manganese. They are low in cholesterol and saturated fats. Basically, it's a good vegetable to have. Cooked or raw, carrots are nutrient-rich, low in calories and satiating! You are less likely to be hungy after eating a bunch of carrots than after eating something deliciously bad like a donut.

Now for the scallops. These delicious sea creatures are low in saturated fats and carbohydrates. They are a good source of vitamin B12, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and copper, and are excellent sources of protein, phosphorus and selenium! However, enjoy your scallops and consume them within moderation to avoid getting too much cholesterol.

Add PGX to the recipe to make it even healthier. And voilà! You've got a nutrient-rich, delicious, impressive, gourmet appetizer for your dinner menu! Happy cooking!

Image by Karen Mordechai, courtesy of Sunday Suppers.

PGX Investigates Colour Psychology and Your Well Being

Can the colour of your home affect your efforts for healthy living?

You may be surprised to discover that the colours you surround yourself with may have an affect on your health and well being. Usually we pick the colours of our home based on personal preference, but now colour experts believe that hues of our homes can have an effect on our emotions.

So how does this relate to making healthy choices and keeping fit? Our emotions have a lot to do with the choices we make. If the colour of your kitchen or the gym walls can help you choose healthy snacks and run that extra mile, then why not give yourself that extra help?! Read on to get a taste of what colour can do for us! 

Blue is a colour of calm, promoting physical and mental relaxation. What comes to mind when you think of blue? Blue skies and beach getaways? When you are stress free, your fitness efforts will always be more effective.

Yellow is a bright and cheerful hue that has often affected people in a positive way. It has been shown to help people with better decision-making and adopting a positive attitude. Positivity, however attained, goes a long way in helping us achieve our fitness and health goals. Like yellow, orange is considered to be one of those "happy" colours as well.

Red is a vibrant and stimulating hue associated with energy and activity. It can be a strong colour for your walls that is very well suited to spaces of movement like the stairwell, hallways or the exercise room! A splash of red might give you more of boost than you realize!

Green (my personal favourite) is the colour of nature, relaxation and wellness. Greens of various shades can be inspire calmness or in it's lighter tones, create an atmosphere of lightness and joy! Whatever shade it is green can bring back a touch of nature and often has positive effect on your mood, which can mean the world of difference to your health.

Making healthy choices can be challenging at times. Positivity and inspiration can make or break a healthy lifestyle. You may not even notice how the colours around you affect your mood, but if yellow in a kitchen can inspire a rush of positivity or if that red exercise ball can get you pumped for your workout, why not surround yourself with mood-lifting colour?!

Want to know more about colour psychology? Visit Pittsburgh Paints' Voice of Color.

Image source: colourwheels.net