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Healthy Superbowl Snack

Superbowl Snacking Made Healthy: Crispy Healthy Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut zucchini into 3-inch sticks. Whisk an egg white in a small bowl, and add milk. Combine Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs into a separate bowl. Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, and then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place zucchini on sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!


Cool down with a Green Smoothie!

Summer is slowly creeping back and it’s about that time of year again… If you’re thinking it’s green smoothie time, you are absolutely right. Here at Delta Pilates, we have put together a fool-proof method to make the perfect green smoothie tailored to your tastes. Try it after your next Pilates session!

Begin with picking one of the following unsweetened liquids (1.5 cups):

  • Almond milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Soy milk
  • Rice milk
  • Hemp milk
  • Coconut Water (or Plain Water)

Next, choose a heaping handful of greens:

  • Kale
  • Collards
  • Spinach
  • Swiss Chard
  • Beet greens

Now choose 1-2 cups of your favorite fresh or frozen fruit. Some ideas:

  • Banana
  • Blueberries
  • Apple
  • Raspberries
  • Melon
  • Mango
  • Strawberries
  • Pears
  • Blackberries
  • Peaches

Now spice it up. Add as many as you want of the following to supercharge it:

  • 1-2 tbsp plant-based protein powder
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp Avocado
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 tsp-1 tbsp coconut oil, hemp oil, or flax oil
  • 1 tbsp nut butter
  • 1 tbsp raw cacao
  • 1 tbsp bee pollen
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1-2 tsp vanilla extract (or any other extract)
  • 1-2 tsp green powders (Spirulina, Chlorella)
  • 1 tsp maca powder

If you’re lacking in sweetness you can add some of the following:

  • 1 tsp stevia
  • 1 tsp raw agave
  • t tsp chopped dates

And finally… Blend it up!

  • Blend until smooth, add ice if desired.


Cheers to another year!

I can't believe we are about to close the book on another year! I am so thankful for our many wonderful clients who have shared their lives with us this year by allowing us to create truly unique and individualized plans to help them optimize their lives. Our exclusive approach means that progress is always happening and always measurable, whether that be year over year or goal over goal! For example, If 2022 was the year to improve posture, let's take 2023 and focus on balance! At Delta Pilates, we firmly believe in meeting people where they are at and providing a clear path forward so success is attainable, visible, and buildable.

Let us help you create a plan for a healthy and happy 2023. Contact us to set up an introductory appointment to assess your goals and opportunities for improvement so we can help craft a plan for your healthiest year! Cheers to health and happiness in 2023!


Summertime in the Valley!

Summertime is here in the Valley! For some of us, that may mean an exciting vacation, or a break from the school schedule or a chance to shake up the routine. As we move exercise indoors - or at least earlier to avoid the heat - here are some tips to maximize your potential and keep yourself on track:

  • Make a plan and stick to it. Whether you’re at home or on a wonderful trip, make a plan to incorporate fitness into your day. You can easily take your MELT Hand and Foot Treatment with you anywhere or one of our creative instructors can hep you come up with a homework plan to fit your adventures. Sticking with your routing is much easier than it seems with a little bit of added guidance from the Delta Pilates staff!
  • Explore fitness classes. If it’s too hot for your favorite hike, check out an indoor spin class or a yoga seminar you’ve had on your radar. Mixing up your fitness routine is a great way for your body to keep guessing, learn new things and find a new passion!
  • Maintain your Pilates schedule. As we routinely discuss, Pilates is like a primer for your body. If you want to get out and wake board on vacation but your joints are inflamed or your low back is bothering you, you may cause more harm than good. At Delta Pilates, you’ll be working with a dedicated Pilates pro who will help guide your routine inside and outside of the studio to maximize your life. We can create custom plans to help you get in shape and stay out of pain no matter what your summer plans bring you.

Contact us to find out how we can help you enhance your summer by staying active and pain free!


The holiday season is here again! Now what?

Let's be honest, we have all had quite a ride over the past two years. It seems like we have had two steps forward and one step back (or more) while we try our best to navigate the world. I know many of us feel like we just get our routines back to normal only to have them shaken up again.

At Delta Pilates, our primary goal is to help you establish, maintain, and build upon the routines that are vital for your health. Our skilled team can help advise on it all because we've seen it all. One of the areas that we are often asked about is how to best maintain a routine during busy holiday seasons so here are a few pieces of advice:

  1. Establish a routine and stick to your fitness appointments the same way you would with anything else on the calendar.
  2. Carve out a reasonable amount of time and hyper-specific goals. Think of this process as making baby steps towards progress. While it may not reasonable to commit to an hour on the treadmill every day, for example, it may be perfectly doable to take 2 brisk 15 minute walks around the neighborhood before and after work.
  3. Enlist the help of a professional! We can use our best practices to help you work to establish, maintain and build upon a successful routine to optimize your health and wellness. We use tried and true accountability partnered with innovative program design to help you stay on track even as your calendar fills up.

Click the link above to contact us today for an introductory goal-setting session. You will be thanking yourself in January when the resolutions roll around and you've already made a head start on your wellness journey!


School's back in session!

It's that time of year, we're heading back to school! While, this year will certainly look different than other years, there are still many familiarities to enjoy. I love the return of a set schedule which helps to keep me on track. I thoroughly enjoy everyone's back to school photos on social media - it's so great to see my feed flooded with smiling faces! I am also looking forward to cooler temps on the horizon, though that may be a little wishful thinking.

This is a great time of year to recommit to your wellness goals as traveling winds down and the schedules return to some normalcy. Here at Delta Pilates, we can assist you in setting the next goal or milestone in your wellness journey with concrete steps a proven track record of success. Reach out today to schedule an Introductory Session or to reestablish your Pilates practice!