BeFIT Resources

• Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts

  - Posted in BeFIT Approved Recipes

  Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package herb-seasoned bread stuffing mix 2 skinless boneless turkey breasts 1 cup chopped pecans 2 (8 ounce) packages dried, sweetened cranberries 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 lettuce leaves 1/2 cup pecan halves Directions Preheat the oven … Continue reading →

• The Number on the Scale

  - Posted in Health & Wellness Tips

  Body composition, we hear a lot about it… but what exactly is it? Well, to be considered “fit,” you have to meet minimum standards in 5 different areas, known as the Components of Fitness. Body Composition is one of them … Continue reading →

• Sweet Potato Tarts

  - Posted in BeFIT Approved Recipes

  This is a perfect dessert for the fall. They’re a great substitute for pumpkin pie or sweet potato casserole, and you won’t feel guilty eating them. Ingredients 8 oz phyllo dough, thawed 2 c sweet potato, steamed or roasted, flesh … Continue reading →

• Is weight training more effective at burning fat than cardio?

  - Posted in Health & Wellness Tips

  Weight training is important for a couple of reasons. First, the more muscle you have, the higher your base metabolism will be and the more calories you will burn even at rest. But the actual numbers are relatively small compared … Continue reading →

• Pumpkin Smoothie

  - Posted in BeFIT Approved Recipes

  Pumpkin Smoothie   INGREDIENTS 6 oz vanilla lowfat yogurt 1/2 c canned pumpkin 1 tart apple, peeled and chopped 1/2 banana 1/4 t cinnamon 1 c ice  DIRECTIONS Combine all in a blender and mix until blended. Serve cold.  Makes … Continue reading →