Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Zumba Splash of Orange Smoothie

Zumba Splash of Orange Smoothie
Two Servings
1 6-ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup cold water
1 cup non-fat milk
1/3 cup organic sugar or 1Tbsp honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 ice cubes
Combine the first five ingredients in a blender; process at high speed. Add ice cubes, a few at a time, blending until smooth.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories 190 Total Fat 0 grams Saturated Fat 0 grams Cholesterol 2 milligrams Sodium 62 milligrams Total Carbohydrate 45 grams Dietary Fiber 0 grams Sugars 44 grams Protein 4 grams

Monday, June 28, 2010

Zumba Strawberry with a dash of Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Zumba Strawberry with a dash of Banana Breakfast Smoothie
One Serving
• 1 cup orange juice
• 3 tbsp nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/2 banana; cut into pieces
• 10 fresh strawberries; hulled
• 3 ice cubes
Combine all the ingredients in your blender. Blend until thick and frothy.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories 209 Total Fat 0 grams Saturated Fat 0 grams Cholesterol 0 milligrams Sodium 70 milligrams Total Carbohydrate 45 grams Dietary Fiber 1 grams Sugars 29 grams Protein 7 grams


Sunday, June 27, 2010

Zumba - How to maximize results with Zumba Fitness Fun Part 1

Zumba - How to maximize results with Zumba Fitness Fun Part 1

Why is Zumba Fitness Fun? Are you tired of old style traditional exercises? There is an old saying "Change is as good as a holiday" Why not make a change and try Zumba Fitness Fun exercise which is basically a dynamic fusion of international and latin music which makes it super fun as well as a very effective fitness workout.
The tempo and beat changes with every song as well as an adjustment in intensity and dance moves. This workout is very effective for fat and calorie burning. This is basically a dance exercise routine which creates high energy, improves focus and co-ordination and is so much fun. Participants have huge smiles on their faces from start to finish. Most instructors say that you can burn between 500 to 1000 calories with Zumba Fitness fun in a relatively short one hour session.
Zumba fitness fun and exercise can help you to decrease body fat at a greater rate compared to other aerobic or cardiovascular exercise routines.
See you there.
Zumba Fitness Fun

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Zumba Fitness Sneakers and Shoes


Friday, June 25, 2010

Zumba Lemon Cashew Chewies

Zumba Lemon Cashew Chewies
2 cups cashews
zest from 2 lemons
juice from 2 lemons
1/2 ripe banana 
½ cup honey or agave nectar
2 cups shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla.


Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Form into rounds and refrigerate to set.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Zumba Blueberry Pecan Slice

Zumba Blueberry Pecan Slice


Base:
1 cup raw pecans (or almonds),
½ cup dried apricots.

Place in food processor and blend till well combined. Press mixture into a baking dish.

Topping:
2 ½ cups blueberries (or any other fresh or frozen berries)
½ cup dates,
½ cup plain yogurt,
1 tablespoon psyllium (natural thickener),
½ lemon.

Place all ingredients except ½ cup or the berries to decorate top of slice into food processor and process until well combined. Pour onto base and chill in fridge for 1 hour until set. Cut into slices and serve. Top with cashew cream for a delicious treat. (Cashew Cream Recipe coming soon)


Sunday, June 20, 2010

Zumba - How to maximize results with Zumba Fitness Fun Part 2

Zumba - How to maximize results with Zumba Fitness Fun Part 2
To achieve maximum results with Zumba Fitness Fun exercise you should consider eating smaller meals more often. Most body builders follow this principle saying that a person can experience a higher percentage of fat loss by eating every few hours and regular exercise. You should drink 2 to 3 liters of water daily and you should not skip meals.
It is very important for all of us to stick to a healthy eating plan especially if you are taking the time and energy to exercise. This will make it so that you will get the best results with zumba fitness fun dance and exercise. You should eat natural foods including fresh fruit, vegetables, vegetable sources of protien and whole grains. Try to avoid refined and processed foods, sugar and white flour.
You can safely attend Zumba Fitness Fun classes as many times a week as you like. Try to go at least twice a week, the more you go the better chance of experiencing maximum results with your zumba work out and exercise.
With consistency you can raise your calorie burning rate and reshape your entire body. There are lots of benefits to Zumba Fitness Fun dance classes, these dance exercises can provide you with more energy, vitality and endurance.
The social atmosphere is great, you can have great fun joining in the party like atmosphere in zumba fitness fun dance and exercise classes.
Make it So!
Warm regards
Zumba Fitness Fun Team


Friday, June 18, 2010

My Zumba Belly Dance Hip Scarves


Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Zumba Banana Date Bars

Zumba Bananary Date Bars

1 cup dates soaked at least 30 minutes and drained,
1 cup almonds,
2 bananas.

Blend all ingredients together in food processor until roughly blended and shape into bars. Place in warm oven (40-50 degrees Celsius 100 -110 Farenheit) for an hour or longer if needed to firm and dry the bars.


Saturday, June 12, 2010

Zumba Cashew Coconut Bars

Zumba Cashewnut And Coconut Bars


1 cup cashews,
1 cup walnuts,
1 1/4 cup shredded coconut,
1 cup dates.
Pinch salt.

Place cashews and walnuts in a food processor and blend until crumbly. Add dates, salt and 3/4 cup of coconut, blend for a minute or so. Press the mixture down into a small glass dish. Then sprinkle the remaining coconut over the oil-topped batter and place in refrigerator. Once chilled, cut into bars. Could also serve like a dessert with fresh berries and cashew cream.


Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Zumba Banana Berry Protein Power Shake

Zumba Banana And Berry Protein Powder Shake

One Serving

1 cup of berries (any mix)
1/2 banana 1/2 soy milk (or any kind of milk)
1 scoop whey based vege protein powder
3/4 cup yogurt (your choice what kind)
1 cup ice

Add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories 274 Total Fat 0 grams Saturated Fat 0 grams Cholesterol 4 milligrams Sodium 170 milligrams Total Carbohydrate 58 grams Dietary Fiber 7 grams Sugars 18 grams Protein 11 grams


Sunday, June 6, 2010

Zumba tips for healthy eating and drinking

Zumba healthy eating and drinking tips 
Healthy eating and drinking is an important part of looking after your health. Here are some easy tips to help you to follow a healthy balanced diet.
Variety
Eat a variety of foods, including vegetables; wholegrains; fruit; low, reduced or no fat dairy; and vegetable and seed oils. Remember to also include nuts, seeds and legumes.
Plant - based foods
Make plant - based foods the main part of each meal. Include vegetables, wholegrains, fruit, nuts and seeds every day.
Include five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit every day. Choose wholegrain breads and breakfast cereals, and include pasta, noodles and rice.
Try to include legumes and pulses in at least two meals a week. Legumes and pulses include canned beans (e.g. baked beans, kidney beans and three bean mix), dried peas (e.g. split peas), dried beans (e.g. butter beans and broad beans), chickpeas or lentils.