by Ronda Priestner | Dec 27, 2017 | Nutrition/Wellness, Rehabilitation
It’s that time of the year: the winter blues will affect between 3-6 percent of the general population. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a common occurence for many and can really affect the quality of your life. Exercise is one of the most commonly overlooked...
by Ronda Priestner | Dec 18, 2017 | Recipes
The holiday season is upon us. The holiday parties and festivities have begun and it can be an incredibly challenging time of year to make sure you are filling your body with healthy fuel. This is a simple, healthy, and delicious snack to help keep you energized...
by Ronda Priestner | Mar 3, 2016 | Nutrition/Wellness, Recipes
As we emerge out of winter into longer, sunny spring days, the opportunity to bare our skin can make us more body-conscious than ever. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to take advantage of the season’s nutrient-dense foods, otherwise known as super foods. These super...
by Ronda Priestner | Jul 8, 2014 | Nutrition/Wellness, Ronda's Blog
If eating organic and healthy is a weekly challenge for you, I have an answer. Salad in a jar. You may layer these salads with any combination that suits your palate. The rule of thumb is to put your protein or dressing( I use olive oil and lemon) at the bottom...
by Ronda Priestner | Jul 1, 2014 | Recipes
Enriched with egg whites, this simple dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth… and quell hunger pangs. Ready in 15 minutes • Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1/2 cup low-fat milk 1 cup long-grain brown rice cooked 6 egg whites 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon...
by Ronda Priestner | Jun 24, 2014 | Recipes
Ingredients farm fresh ORGANIC eggs Organic Portobello mushroom caps slices of prosciutto or ham black pepper/Sea salt fresh parsley or thyme olive oil Instructions Clean the portobello mushroom caps with a damp cloth, remove the stem and scrape out the gills so you...
by Ronda Priestner | May 16, 2014 | Pilates, Ronda's Blog
Pilates has become a common way to exercise. Pilates is a technique that focuses on core strengthening, balance, and flexibility. These principles are some of the same principles used in the rehabilitation of many common orthopedic problems. Therefore, Pilates is more...
by Ronda Priestner | May 9, 2014 | Recipes
This baked riff on ratatouille may look sophisticated, but it’s surprisingly simple. Serve it for brunch or at dinner parties — and save leftovers to eat straight out of the dish by the forkful. Yield Serves 8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive...
by Ronda Priestner | May 2, 2014 | Nutrition/Wellness, Ronda's Blog
A simple reminder of your “to do” list can help you stay focused and take care of business each and every day. And that’s the key to staying lean for life… consistency. To help remind you, I made a simple checklist that you can print out and attach to your fridge or...
by Ronda Priestner | Apr 25, 2014 | Ronda's Blog
The Barre Work-out craze is still going strong for a good reason—the sculpting power of ballet-inspired exercises is undeniable. In this no-impact work-out, you’ll perform a high number of reps of each move to help lift, shape, and define the areas we envy the...
