TOTD

Nutrition Tip of the Day
Sneak in the Whole Grains!
Now, I have to admit this was not my idea! I had Rachael Ray on today (it was her "Tip" day, I love those days!), and she was mentioning some different ideas on how to add whole grains to your day. I absolutely loved these tips so I wanted to share them with you:
1) Add millet to macaroni and cheese: I have never tried this, but I bet it's great!
2) Substitute barley for risotto: it adds a nuttier flavor!
3) Try brown rice instead of white rice. Let me tell you that if my husband (who is Asian) can switch to brown rice you can too :)

Exercise Tip of the Day
Work Opposite Muscle Groups
Most of our muscles are grouped in pairs where one is the agonist and the other is the antagonist, and when you work these muscle pairs together you get great benefits. For instance, when doing bicep curls, try doing a set of bicep curls and then immediately do a set of triceps extensions. This will not only give your biceps a rest, but also extend them and give them a stretch. And the same is true when you go back to the bicep curls--the triceps will get a rest and a nice stretch!