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Author Aprilanne Hurley dishes her Grandma’s Italian Meatball and Spaghetti Recipes from her best seller The Party Girl Diet available on Amazon.  This is the best meatball recipe you will ever find.

Making Meatballs with Aprilanne!

Making Aprilanne’s Grandma Rose’s MEATBALL Recipe will transform you  into an Authentic Italian chef.  Your family and guests will shower you with meatball compliments, and you will realize you don’t have to be Italian to cook like an Authentic Italian.

There are some things in life you just can’t live without -  like Grandma Rose’s Authentic Italian Meatballs and Spaghetti Sauce!

Now while I have 2 Meatball Recipes to share with you  - the first is my Grandma Rose’s Recipe since it is recipe to make the Meatballs I grew up on…which has been handed down generation after generation.  The secret ingredient in this recipe is the hot dog roles (yes you read that right!) which are soaked in milk prior to mixing in with the meat to give these meatballs that delectable softness Grandma Rose’s Meatballs are famous for.

The 2nd recipe is courtesy of Sonoma County Chef Graziano Perozzi who, graciously showed us how to “make meatballs” on California Living Prime Time - which can be viewed in the video player above for an easy step by step account of how to…make Meatballs! Graziano’s Meatballs, unlike Grandma Rose’s, don’t call for any bread or breadcrumbs.  Are they still soft and delicious?  Why not make both recipes and you be the judge…and if you are so inclined - drop us a note to let us know your vote on which recipe makes the better Meatball - Enjoy!   Aprilanne

Health Bonus:  Tomatoes provide excellent health benefits - find out more and the recipe for Fresh Tomato Sauce

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PS:  You can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef, pork, etc., if you prefer - and no one (including you) will notice any significant difference in the overall consistency and taste!

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition,California Living’sHealth Expert, and author of “The Party Girl Diet,” available on Amazon.com so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

Hurley’s new book “The Sexy Abs Diet” will be available on Amazon this season!  Visit SexyAbsDiet.com for pre-order updates and release date info.

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Want Sexy, Sculpted Abs?  Author Aprilanne Hurley’s Official Sexy Abs Diet™ was originally developed and written by Hurley in February of 2010, and submitted as copy-written material with San Diego State University’s Nutrition Department.

As Hurley’s Sexy Abs Diet™ is a specifically focused diet and exercise regimen, Hurley first wanted to concentrate on writing a foundational nutrition and lifestyle research guide with a broader focus to provide the public with the most current ways they can get healthy and fit, hence…The Party Girl Diet™ was born!

Now, with the success of The Party Girl Diet™ - Hurley’s Sexy Abs Diet™ will be available on Amazon this season providing a Real Diet & Exercise Program for Real People Looking for Real Results In Their Quest to Attain Sexy, Bearable Abs!

Hurley’s Sexy Abs Diet™ Documents The Latest Nutrition & Fitness Research That Will Unlock The Secrets to Achieving The Best Abs Possible For Your Individual Body Type.

Hurley’s Sexy Abs Diet™ is written in an “easy to digest” format so you can immediately apply each of the 7 Secrets into your lifestyle to begin seeing and feeling results in as little as 2-Weeks!

Enjoy your life and the foods you eat while achieving the Sexy Abs of Your Dreams with Aprilanne Hurley’s Sexy Abs Diet™!

For release dates and more info please visit  SexyAbsDiet.com - Your Home Base for Real Facts About How to Get Sexy Abs Based on The Most Reliable Research on Health, Fitness, & Wellness to Date!

Hurley’s best seller The Party Girl Diet is available on Amazon NOW! Find out how to “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight” (and uncover those sexy abs jus waiting to be seen) with Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition Aprilanne Hurley’s best selling Party Girl Diet - a well documented “Survival Guide” providing the latest research in health & fitness with a twist:

At Last, The Party Girl Diet Offer You a Sexy, Healthy, NEW Lifestyle That Let’s You:

Eat Chocolate…

Drink Red Wine…

PLUS…Enjoy a Wide Variety of Delicious Foods AND LOSE WEIGHT …While You are Having the Time of Your Life!

Discover The Party Girl’s SEXY NEW Way of Living That Let’s You Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight:

- Enjoy 2 Weeks of Tasty, Healthy, 10 Minute Meals

- GET SEXY…Lose Up to 5 pounds in 3-Days with The Party Girl Diet’s HEALTHY Kickstart  Plan!

- Uncover Your Sexiest Abs:  Burn Fat & Calories with The Party Girl Diet’s Cutting Edge Workout Guide ~ No Gym Required!

- Discover the Secret Formulas to NATURALLY Enhance Your Health, Beauty, and Vitality with The Party Girl Diet’s Famous “Daily Mocktails!”

From the back cover:

Look no further - Hurley’s Party Girl Diet is a healthy, sustainable lifestyle, and a must read for anyone looking to achieve a new level of health, beauty, and fitness.~ Vic A. Narurkar, MD. , Chief of Dermatology, California Pacific Medical Center, SF, Founder of the Bay Area Laser Institute, San Francisco, CA.

What readers are saying:

“I’ve read them all and this one is terrific. I was so inspired after reading this book that I changed my whole way of eating…my fridge looks like a rainbow and I have ditched the low carb mentality.” Maria K.

“The Party Girl Diet not only became a self-help book for me on so many different levels, it is an information bank of healthy ‘lifestyle’ tips, recipes, scientific formulas for fitness, nutrition and fun!! “~ Maureen T.

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Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition,California Living’s Health Expert, and author of “The Party Girl Diet,” available on Amazon.com so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”  Hurley’s new book “The Sexy Abs Diet” will be available on Amazon this season!  Visit SexyAbsDiet.com for pre-order updates and release date info.

Hurley is a registered Natural Foods Chef with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move/Chef’s Moves to Schools Program, and contributes health and nutrition focused articles in her role as the Examiner’s  San Francisco Nutrition Examiner.

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Party Girl Diet's De-Stressing Champagne Cocktail

Party Girl Diet Author Aprilanne Hurley Shares PGD’s Sustainable New Lifestyle and Dishes Overnight Makeover Secrets on ABC 15’s Sonoran Living Live while in Phoenix Arizona for The Party Girl Diet’s Big City Book & Media Tour.

Watch ABC 15’s Sonoran Living Live hosts Andi and Stephanie get the inside look at The Party Girl Diet’s healthy, sustainable lifestyle, and learn how to make the “Sonoran Sipper” - The Party Girl Diet’s healthy champagne cocktail brimming with anti-oxidants.

Created especially for Sonoran Living Live by Hurley, *The Sonoran Sipper recipe includes “prickly pear” juice, which is indigenous to Arizona, and which, according to some sources is considered a proven “hangover helper.”   Plus, the Vitamins C and D, foliate, and calcium in the orange juice and the B-Vitamins in the grapefruit juice help you relax and replenish some of the vitamins lost through alcohol consumption and the free radical damage that can occur with the stresses of everyday living.

Whole Foods Market in Tempe, AZ prepared this beautiful dish of grilled salmon and roasted asparagus with organic baby greens and prickly pear vinaigrette for The Party Girl Diet's "Overnight Makeover" Segment on ABC 15's Sonoran Living Live

Special Thanks to Whole Foods Market in Tempe, Arizona for providing The Party Girl Diet’s beautiful food presentations on the Sonoran Living Live set, and catering the healthy and delicious menu served at The Party Girl Diet’s Book Signing at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, AZ.

From the Party Girl Diet Savory Mediterranean Platter, to the fresh dipped dark chocolate covered strawberries, to the custom roasted veggie and turkey pinwheel sandwiches, Whole Food Market in Tempe catered to our every whim on time and on budget!

If you are in the Phoenix - Tempe AZ area and are looking for a healthy way to eat and serve your guests The Tempe Whole Foods Market is “Party Girl Diet Approved!”

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition,California Living’s Health Expert, and author of “The Party Girl Diet,” available on Amazon.com so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”  Hurley’s new book “The Sexy Abs Diet” will be available on Amazon this season!  Visit SexyAbsDiet.com for pre-order updates and release date info.

Hurley is a registered Natural Foods Chef with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move/Chef’s Moves to Schools Program, and contributes health and nutrition focused articles in her role as the Examiner’s  San Francisco Nutrition Examiner.

Keep the "Honeymoon Period" going when it comes to your health & fitness goals!

Beware of what in the “fitness world ” is refered to as the “Honeymoon Period” - this is the 6 week time period between New Years Day and Valentines Day. Similar to that blissful period of the Honeymoon in a marriage, in committing to a healthy lifestyle - the beginning is when there is a great deal of energy and enthusiasm.   The gyms are bustling, and we are diligently trying to eat right. So what happens? According to numerous studies - by Valentines Day, many people have fallen back into old habits, and the enthusiasm dies down.

The good news is - it only takes about *4 - 6 weeks for something to become a habit and probably less time for us to integrate something so totally that we are no longer aware of it. *Some sources indicated it can take as little as 21 days for an action to become a habit.

So how can you make your fitness commitments last beyond the “Honeymoon Period?” Below are 3 easy Guidelines for Health & Fitness Success:

1. Keep Your Expectations Real:

While it would be nice, there are no magic pills or exercises that will whip us into shape overnight.  that said we do have the CA Living:Toned -By -Tonight Workout that will make your muscles look more defined for a big night out On-Demand, and the California Living Beach Body Workout - a terrific 20 minute total Body Workout On-Demand for you to check out when time - or a lack of it is a factor in reaching your short term fitness goals.

Keep your expectations realistic - aim to loose 1-2 pounds a week. You may experience more weight loss early on - which is natural - yet the healthiest weight loss plans will not shock your body into shedding large amounts of weight in an (unhealthy) short amount of time.

The secret is balance - your fitness goals are just one part of your life - and should not consume your every waking moment - nothing should - that would be a terribly unbalanced and unhealthy way to live. Most of us have jobs, families, and many other daily commitments beyond working out. Sure there are celebrities that lose weight or “get buff” for their next film who work at it 24/7 - but unless your planning to audition to be the next “Rambo” give it a rest! Your results will come - in time! By understanding this and keeping things in perspective you will be able to work towards your goals over a longer period of time.

2. Set up a Goal and Reward System:

It is important to have goals like - “I want to be in a bikini this summer,” - or I want to run a 5K or 10K this spring.” By setting up intermittent goals along the way and rewarding yourself for reaching these goals you will keep your enthusiasm high and have mini-milestones to look forward to achieving.

For example, going 30 days without eating junk food, or going down a size in your jeans are reasons to celebrate! By setting up non-food related rewards such as a day at the spa, a shopping spree (please don’t blame it on me), or a movie night out with your friends (hold the butter & salt please!), you will feel good about your progress along the way and be less likely to throw in the proverbial towel.

3. Work in that Workout!

What happens when we say to ourselves “I’ll get to it - right after I do this…or - I’ll do it tomorrow” - the “it” usually never happens because we did not consciously plan it into our daily or weekly routine. Create a schedule that works for you - three days a week - every other day, 30 - 60 minutes everyday - Making exercise a part of your life means making it work with the rest of your life.

The beauty of exercise is you can combine it with things you love, hiking, biking, rowing, walking - I know it’s easy to say and harder to do - but seriously, try scheduling an activity you love once a week. While the winter weather presents some challenges you can swim indoors, shoot hoops, or even play a game of tennis indoors - in Cali anyway!  You can also work with a trainer and create a kick-butt workout at your local gym and combine it with a fun spin or dance class to keep it interesting. Try adding kick boxing, yoga, or Pilate’s to your routine - you’ll challenge your mind and body in different ways and meet new people who share similar interests - a great fringe benefit!

All the best with your goals - Enjoy! Aprilanne

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, author ofThe Party Girl Diet, and the Health Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living. Hurley’s new book, The Party Girl Diet is a healthy, sustainable lifestyle plan combining today’s groundbreaking health and nutrition research with Hurley’s penchant for good living to deliver a revolutionary new diet and lifestyle that lets you  “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

Order your copy of The Party Girl Diet on Amazon.com

Content on this site is provided for educational and informational purposes.  It is not intended to cure, treat, or diagnose any disease or illness.  Please consult with your health care provider prior to starting any new diet or exercise program.

Try "The Double Crunch" at home to work on great abs, shoulders, thighs, and chest in 1 move!

Research Shows, While Ab Exercises Do Offer Benefits - One of The Best Ways to Get That Proverbial “6-Pack” is to Do An Exercise Routine That “Workouts” Your Entire Body.

The California Living Beach Body Workout is an easy and effective way to get in shape anytime of year ~ and one of the best parts is there is no gym required!

The secret is “Circuit Training” - a workout technique reviewed in our 5 minute video On-Demand below, which includes a step-by-step guide on how to perform 3 great exercises to  for great abs, firm thighs, and a total body workout in just 20 minutes!  So check it out and start working out for a better, fitter, healthier YOU today!!!

Click here to view additional exercises you can build into your CA Living Beach Body Workout Circuit Training Routine TODAY!

The California Living Beach Body Workout was filmed on location in Bodega Bay, CA ~ located on California’s beautiful Sonoma County Coast.

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Health Expert for California Living, and author of The Party Girl Diet - the revolutionary new diet and lifestyle based on the most current health and nutrition to date so you can “keep the party going…while you lose the weight!”

Buy The Party Girl Diet on Amazon now!

Stay Tuned for Hurley’s Official Sexy Abs Diet coming to Amazon in 2012 with & Secrets to Sexier Abs in 2-Weeks!

For preview copies and media interviews please contact Hope Gilmore @ media@thepartygirldiet.com - thanks!

Party Girl Diet Survival Guide Tip #2:  Cheese and Wine are healthy for you - in moderation.

The Party Season is upon us, and for many, so is the temptation to indulge more - more often!  And while many hosts now offer “figure friendly” party food options, nothing goes quite so elegantly together as wine and cheese - it is a simple, classic, entertaining combination that will make any event a special one!

Now while there is decent evidence to support that both wine and cheese offer health benefits - the operative phrase here is “in moderation!”  Cheese contains bone strengthening calcium and muscle supporting protein - and let’s face it - cheese is yummy - so yummy it can be hard to stop at just one piece - or 1 oz. which is an actual serving of cheese!  A good “rule of thumb”  is, a portion of cheese is about the size of your thumb - or about one inch long and half an inch wide.

To make the most of your cheese endeavors the suggestions below offer some interesting tidbits to keep in mind when buying, serving, and eating cheese:

• Make the most of your cheese serving by using a grater as shredded portions appear more substantial.
• Lactose intolerant?  You may want to stick to firmer cheese varieties which usually have less lactose.
• Soft, fluffy cheeses have less fat content and fewer calories than hard cheeses because they contain more water.

Did you know that in France entire courses and even entire meals revolve around cheese?  Some cheeses even taking on the role of a dessert item to be  savored with a fine glass of wine or port.

Thanks to the resveratrol properties found in the skin of the grapes that are used to make wine, there is also a strong body of evidence growing to support the claims that consuming wine in moderation offers some “cardio-protective” health benefits.  Again, the key phrase to consider when looking to include wine in your diet is “in moderation.”   An acceptable serving amount to reap these reported heart health benefits is 1 - (one)  5 oz. glass a day for women, and 1- 2 glasses for men.   Please keep in mind, no one is suggesting those who don’t drink red wine start, as you can attain the same resveratrol benefits from consuming grape juice.

Putting it all together:  A simple, elegant entertaining idea is to host a Wine & Cheese Pairing Party during which you and your guests pair up your favorite cheeses with the right wine selection.  We go into detail on how to Host the Ultimate “Wine & Cheese Paring Event” with Party Girl Entertaining Tips check out my recent Food & Wine post on CAInsider.com - check it out and have some “healthy fun”  (in moderation of course!) this holiday season - Enjoy!  Aprilanne

PS:  According the the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition “women who ate an ounce of full fat cheese daily gained fewer pounds over time than those who did not eat full-fat cheese daily. ” According to this research, “whole-dairy contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which may boost your metabolism.”  It is worth repeating that enjoying both wine and cheese can be a part of a healthy diet and lifestyle when enjoyed in moderation!

Aprilanne Hurley is a Certified Nutrition Professional and the Health & Nutrition Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living. Hurley’s new book, The Party Girl Diet – will be available worldwide on Amazon.com January 1, 2011…so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”  The Party Girl Diet’s healthy, sustainable lifestyle plan combines today’s groundbreaking health and nutrition research with Hurley’s penchant for good living, and her 10+ years experience in Broadcast Journalism specializing in educating the public on important health and wellness topics and concerns.

Contact Aprilanne with your nutrition and lifestyle questions @ info@CAInsider.com

This information has been offered to provide an overview of a particular topic to the reader and does is not intended to cure, prevent, or treat any illness, and should not be construed as medical advice  - always check with your doctor or health care provider before trying any new exercise regimen or diet program.

“Get Glowing” with Milk & Honey Bath you make at home…

California Living Health Expert and Party Girl Diet author - Aprilanne Hurley offers the Insider's Guide to a Beauty Regimen that goes back to Cleopatra times.

There is one beauty regiment that goes back as far as the times of Cleopatra - Ancient Queen of  Egypt - the Milk and Honey Bath, and women have been indulging themselves with milk and honey baths for centuries since.

There is something very  relaxing and therapeutic about taking a bath, and while the though of going to a spa to indulge in one is appealing, this is one “spa treatment” you can easily prepare to enjoy in the comforts of your own home!

Combine the ingredients below in a large bowl and then transfer to a decorative jar to keep in your bathroom.  You can simply scoop out a few cups of it to dissolve in a warm bath anytime you want to relax with a skin softening experience…ENJOY!

1/2 cup liquid honey
3 cups powdered milk
lavender buds (added for color and fragrance)

Why it works:  The lactic acid in the milk - which is an alpha hydroxy acid exfoliates the dead skin cells off while you soak as the  emollient properties of the honey sooth and soften the skin resulting in a wonderful 2 part skin revitalizing experience.  The lavender buds add a relaxing aroma, and you can substitute or add other fragrances such as rose or gardenia, etc.,  depending on what scent you are in the mood for.

In addition to soaking in a relaxing emollient bath formula that was customized precisely for me during my spa day at the Oceano Coastal Spa for California Living,  I also received a dry brush application, which has additional skin purifying and exfoliating effects and was treated to an anti-aging Acai Body Facial to further soften and moisturize my skin - it was pure heaven folks…check it out:

Watch Aprilanne;s primetime look at the Oceano Coastal Spa Now On-Demand!

About The Party Girl Diet:

The Party Girl Diet book and the Kindle Edition (e-book) are available on Amazon.com.

The Party Girl Diet by Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a healthy new and sustainable lifestyle combining today’s groundbreaking health and nutrition research with Hurley’s penchant for good living to create a revolutionary diet and lifestyle plan that lets you “keep the party going…while you lose the weight.”

About Aprilanne Hurley SFN:

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Natural Foods Chef, author of The Party Girl Diet, and Health Expert for California Living TV, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living.  Contact Aprilanne with your lifestyle and weight loss questions @ aprilanne@dietdaynews.com

You Will Not Find an Easier, Tastier, Quicker Recipe for Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Than The Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe Found Here!

Bursting with anti-oxidants, phyto-nutrients, and fresh just picked off the vine flavor - Aprilanne’s Party Girl Diet Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe is the perfect companion to her Grandma Rose’s Authentic Italian Meatballs & Spaghetti!

Watch along as we get the Inside Look at how to make Fresh Tomato Sauce as seen primetime on California Living with Aprilanne to go with spaghetti and our Authentic Italian Meatballs with Graziano Perozzi of Sonoma, CA.

Time to Make Meatballs with Aprilanne!!!

Party Girl Diet Health Tip:  This recipe for Fresh Tomato Sauce is easy, quick, and makes a tomato sauce so incredibly tasty for spaghetti, pizza, and Italian baked dishes you will never suspect it is actually good for you!

Tomatoes are a major source of the Antioxidant Lycopene which is thought to reduce the risk of Cancer by 40 % - notably prostate, lung, and stomach cancer and increase survival.  Here’s an interesting tip - concentrated tomato sauces like the ones found on pizza and in pasta sauce have FIVE time more lycopene than fresh and canned and jarred tomato sauces have THREE times more the antioxidant value of lycopene than fresh tomatoes so there is no excuse to always have this power-food on hand any time you want or need a lycopene boost!

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Compliments of Graziano Ristaurante, Petaluma, CA

1. Cut a small X on top of 4 ripe, large, on the vine tomatoes - place in boiling water (boil for approx. 2 minutes to blanch - remove from water and pull off skin - dice.

2. Place approximately 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive in a large saute pan and saute 3 large shallots, minced.

3. Once onions are clear in color - add diced tomatoes to pan - one 8 oz. glass of white wine and approximately 8 oz. of water.

4. Add 1 bunch loosely cut fresh basil and 2 tsp. each sea salt and black pepper.

5. Simmer about 2 hours - the longer it cooks the thicker the sauce will be.

6.  Serve over your favorite pasta and a side of our our Authentic Italian Meatballs and ENJOY!!!  Aprilanne

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition,California Living’sHealth Expert, and author of “The Party Girl Diet,” available on Amazon.com so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

Hurley’s new book “The Sexy Abs Diet” will be available on Amazon this season! Visit SexyAbsDiet.com for pre-order updates and release date info.

Grandma Rose’s Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce:

Why do Italian’s call Red Sauce - Gravy? The answer - Red Gravy contains meat, or the meat drippings from the browned sausage, meatballs and spareribs that eventually went into the sauce to be served with the pasta of choice.

Sauce as in Marinara Sauce - does not contain meat, and therefore retains the more common name of Red Sauce. Below is a “good” approximation of what goes into Authentic Italian Gravy - yet keep in mind - you can always get in touch with your “Inner Italian” and add whatever else you might like to “Make it Your Own.”

1. Place some Olive Oil ( a few Tablespoons) in the bottom of a large Pot - add a few cloves of garlic, gently brown - remove garlic cloves if desired.

2. Add 2-3 large cans of STRAINED Plum Italian Tomatoes - discard pulp (some will dice up the pulp and add it to the Sauce for a chunkier effect).

3. Add a hand-full of diced fresh basil, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to simmer to thicken. The thicker version is used on pasta, the thinner, lighter version is used when making your baked dishes such as lasagna and manicotti.

4. Add your browned meatballs, sausage, etc. to enhance flavor as desired - When meat is warmed through it’s ready to serve. Note: The longer the Gravy simmers, the thicker it will get, so be careful not to overdo the simmering process.

FUN FACT #2 - Grandma Rose would also pour the drippings from the browned meats into the Sauce for extra flavor but stopped doing this as she got on in years once the adverse effects of too much fats and oils in the diet became more well known.

5. At the end just prior to serving - toss in a pinch of fresh Oregano - if the Oregano sits too long in the simmering sauce, it will turn the flavor bitter. Serve with your favorite pasta and our Authentic Meatball Recipe from Grandma Rose.

Watch California Living’s “Making Meatballs with Aprilanne” now Ondemand!

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition,California Living’s Health Expert, and author of “The Party Girl Diet,” available on Amazon.com so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

Hurley’s new book “The Sexy Abs Diet” will be available on Amazon this season!  Visit SexyAbsDiet.com for pre-order updates and release date info.

Eat smart with Aprilanne's healthy living guidlines when cooking on the grill!

In California - “Outdoor Living is in” almost anytime of year, and especially when the weather starts heating up!  Whether you’re cooking up a few steaks or chicken breasts for the family on the grill, or throwing an all out BBQ party in the backyard - protect yourself and your love ones from the not-so-healthy effects cooking meat on the grill can bring by marinading your poultry, beef, pork etc. in a mixture of ingredients with healthy anti-oxidants!

Now while I’m not aiming to be a total killjoy here - it is important to report that the process of cooking meat, poultry and fish on the grill has been proven to cause the formation of carcinogens (cancer causing agents) known as HCAs (Heterocyclic Aromatic Aminies) and PAH’s (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons).

We all love to BBQ, and cooking on the grill is a quick, easy, and fun way to prepare meals - so here are a few steps you can take to decrease the cancer risk when grilling:

1. Use fruit marinades such as orange, lemon, lime, etc., and anti-oxidant rich herbs and spices such as cumin, rosemary, oregano, etc., in an olive oil base and marinate meats, fish, and poultry at least an hour before cooking to reduce carcinogenic damage up to 90%!

2. Using fresh foods such as garlic, onions, rosemary, tomatoes, etc. that contain antioxidants to protect one’s DNA from the carcinogenic damage caused by the Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines HCA’s and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons – PAHs formed when grilling meats, poultry, and fish.

3. Cooking in tinfoil to prevent the fat drippings and subsequent production of PAHs that are deposited back onto the food by smoke and flare-ups.

4. Using smaller cuts of meat so they take less time to cook; flipping frequently to promote faster cooking and prevent HCAs from forming. Ultimately you are in control when it comes to the foods you eat and prepare for yourself and your family so do take a few extra moments when grilling to include some of the ideas above to protect yourself and loved ones from the carcinogens created when grilling meat, fish, and poultry.  Carcinogen byproducts are not formed by the way when grilling vegetables - so be sure to include lots of great roasted veggies such as colorful peppers, onions, tomatoes, eggplant, and zucchini and enjoy them all completely guilt free!  Enjoy - Aprilanne

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, author of The Party Girl Diet, and the Health Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living. Hurley’s new book, The Party Girl Diet is a healthy, sustainable lifestyle plan combining today’s groundbreaking health and nutrition research with Hurley’s penchant for good living to deliver a revolutionary new diet and lifestyle that lets you  “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

Contact Aprilanne with your nutrition and lifestyle questions @aprilanne@DietDayNews.com

Watch Aprilanne on California Living @ CaliforniaLivingTV.com

Aprilanne’s Grilled Pizza Recipe

Check out CA Living’s Insider’s Guide to Paring Wine and the BBQ on CAInsider.com NOW! And try marinading your meat i n the Olive Salsa Verde

The content on this site is for informational purposes and is not intended to treat or cure any illness or disease.  Please consult your Health Care provider prior to starting any new exercise or diet regimen. content on this site is for informational purposes and is not intended to treat or cure any illness or disease.  Please consult your Health Care provider prior to starting any new exercise or diet regimen.

CA Living features Sam's Anchor Cafe Crab Cioppino

It’s Official - Crab Season has begun today and is expected to last till June 2011!   Here in the Bay Area, it is a tradition to have fresh crab available to serve over the Thanksgiving holiday, and while the crab supply last year  at this time was less than robust - it looks like this year is off to a better start.

Now while fresh crab is always delicious, Crab Cioppino is one of those seafood dishes you can serve a crowd, or make for an intimate dinner for two. Crab Cippino - is a tomato based seafood stew that in addition to fresh crab, calls for an assortment of other fish - which should be consumed at least twice a week as part of a healthy diet.

Originally crowned the ultimate “brain food,” Omega 3 Fatty Acid rich fish such as salmon, trout, and halibut to name a few offer numerous health benefits due to their Omega 3 Fatty Acid properties.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health – in addition to providing protection against heart disease and possibly stroke, higher does of omega-3 fatty acids are used to treat depression, and “new studies identifying potential benefits for a wide range of conditions including cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases and other autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.”

Omega-3 fats have been linked with health benefits such as lowering the risk of heart attack and may reduce irregular heart rhythms. Omega-3 fats work to prevent disease by regulating blood clotting and the contraction and relaxation of artery walls.  They also lower blood pressure and heart rates, improve blood vessel function, and at higher doses, lower triglycerides and may ease inflammation.

Since our bodies don’t produce Omega-3 fatty acids we need to rely on food sources containing them for numerous normal body functions, such as controlling blood clotting and building cell membranes in the brain.  It is however, always recommended that you seek to get your omega-3 from foods choices and not from supplementation.  Note of caution about supplementation - always, always, I repeat - ALWAYS check with your doctor or health care provider before taking a fish oil supplement.

So what foods can you find Omega 3-fats in?  Omega 3- fats are found in fish such as salmon, tuna, and trout, herring, halibut, and sardines, as well as Omega-3 eggs that have been fortified with DHA.  Omega-3 fats in the form of ALA’s (alph-linolenic acid) can also be found in flaxseeds, walnuts, and soybeans.  ALA can be found in olive oils, canola oils, and in dark green leaf vegetables such as kale, spinach and Brussels spouts, as well as in some animal fats such as grass-fed animals.

What about the health concerns regarding mercury and other environmental contaminants  found in some fish species?

According to JAMA - The Journal of the American Medical Association, “Overall, the health benefits of eating fish greatly out-weight the potential risks - especially when guidelines are used to reduce the small chance of being affected by these risks.”

“For men and women not of childbearing age, it is not clear that mercury exposure from typical levels of fish intake has any adverse health effects.  In contrast, fish intake has significant benefits for reducing the risk of death from heart disease, the number one cause of death.”  Pregnant and breastfeeding women should “avoid the 4 types of fish that are higher in mercury content:  shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and golden bass.”   In light of these cons however - research shows there are a multitude of beneficial health benefits associated with Omega-3 Fatty Acid rich fish and food sources and everyone should really strive to include two servings of fatty fish a week into their diets.  So why not start today?!  Try making the Authentic San Francisco Crab Cioppino Recipe we are featuring on the link below -compliments of Sam’s Anchor Cafe in Tiburon, CA (which also includes antioxidant rich tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil) - and you’ll discover a great tasting way to get more “fish” into your family’s diet - Enjoy!  Aprilanne

Crab Cioppino Recipe compliments of Sam’s Anchor Cafe, Tiburon CA for California Living

Aprilanne Hurley is a Certified Nutrition Professional and the Health & Nutrition Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living. Hurley’s new book, The Party Girl Diet – will be available worldwide on Amazon.com January 1, 2011…so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

The Party Girl Diet’s healthy, sustainable lifestyle plan combines today’s groundbreaking health and nutrition research with Hurley’s penchant for good living, and her 10+ years experience in Broadcast Journalism specializing in educating the public on important health and wellness topics and concerns.

Contact Aprilanne with your nutrition and lifestyle questions @ info@CAInsider.com

The content on this site is for informational purposes and is not intended to treat or cure any illness or disease.  Please consult your Health Care provider prior to starting any new exercise or diet regimen.

Aprilanne gets into the Stand-Up Paddle Boarding craze in Half Moon Bay, CA

Now you don’t have to be a big wave surfer to get a big wave surfer’s top conditioning secrets! Party Girl Diet author Aprilanne Hurley scores it big in this fun California Living TV show segment with Big Wave Surfer Legend and Maverick’s Surf Competition Founder Jeff Clark, when Clark and Aprilanne hit the water with SUP’s (Stand-Up Paddle Boards) Clark handcrafted himself!

Get in on this great outdoor activity that strengthens your core, burns mega calories, and offers a ton of fun in the process!   Stand-Up Paddle Boarding offers a serious workout burning an average of 800 to 1,000 calories and hour for men and 500 - 700 calories an hour for women!

Aprilanne gets the inside look at SUP's with Surfer Legend Jeff Clark

Check out Aprilanne’s day in Half Moon Bay, CA with world renown Big Wave Rider and Maverick’s Surf Competition Founder Jeff Clark in the show clip on California Living TV’s YouTube Channel for the  Insider’s Guide to Stand-Up Paddle Boarding from the pro of pros - Jeff Clark!

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, author of The Party Girl Diet, and Health Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living. Hurley’s new book, The Party Girl Diet is a healthy, sustainable lifestyle plan combining today’s groundbreaking health and nutrition research with Hurley’s penchant for good living to deliver a revolutionary new diet and lifestyle that lets you  “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

Order your copy of The Party Girl Diet on Amazon.com

The content on this site is for informational purposes and is not intended to cure or treat any disease or illness.   Please consult with your doctor or health care provider prior to starting any new diet or exercise regimen.

While the temptation to go a “fad diet” can be strong to lose weight quickly - research consistently shows most of the weight lost is gained back again over time.  This is due in part to the fact that while people may actually lose weight on “fad-diets” these diets are not sustainable and as soon as they go off them - the weight lost comes back - setting the dieter up for what is known in the industry as “yo-yo dieting.”

Naturally your intentions to eat right, exercise, and loose weight are admirable and with adherence to the proper diet plan will ultimately deliver success.  The problem is, most “fad diets” can be disguised as “quick weight loss miracle plans” which may unfortunately set people up for failure from the get-go because they are too rigid, promise unrealistic outcomes, and/or do not have the proven scientific research behind them to support their outrages weight loss promotion claims.   So how can one distinguish between a fad-diet and a wholesome, healthy weight loss strategy? If a diet you are considering has any or all of the following components - proceed with caution:

Tell-tale Signs of a “Fad-Diet:”

1.   The diet offers inflated marketing claims of ultra-quick weight loss (more than a few pounds a week).

2.  The diet restricts certain food groups completely - “No carb” diets fall into this category which recommend you eat a diet full of health harming saturated fats in the form of eating all the full fat cheese, dairy, and animal proteins you want while eliminating heart healthy grains and legumes, and health promoting fruits and veggies.

3.  The diet requires you to consume specific foods only such as eating only grapefruits, bananas, cabbage soup, all liquids, or large quantities of fat and protein for extended periods of time for instance.

4.  The diet requires dieter to purchase specific weight loss supplements, drink powders, prepackaged foods and bars, etc. which can be an impractical  “eating lifestyle” to adhere to and/or maintain over a long period of time.

5.  The diet does not promote exercise and claims you do not need to be physically active to loose weight on the diet.

While the above list is rather abbreviated - the intention here is to get the message out to avoid “fad-diets” like the plague!  To complete the picture, below are the attributes of a healthy diet - one that will offer you the most rewards for your efforts and the best results in your quest to loose weight and feel great this season:

3 Key Attributes of a Healthy Weight Loss Plan:

1.  The diet allows you to eat all of the food groups in moderation - without limiting your intake of food groups that are proven to enhance and longevity such as fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes, whole grains, etc.

2.  The diet plan is one that you can sustain (stay on) for long periods of time - ask yourself:  “will I be able to easily stay on this diet plan for “the rest of my life?”  If the answer is “yes” you may have found the perfect diet plan for you as long as it includes the rest of the points on this list!

3.  Exercise is promoted and required daily/weekly to keep you healthy and help you burn calories in order to loose weight.

The information in the above list has also been provided in an abbreviated fashion in order to get the message of  “healthy dieting” out there, and while loosing weight is not easy for many people the following simple, tried and true weight loss formula will help you in reaching your weight loss success goals:

ENERGY IN - (minus)  ENERGY EXPENDED = CALORIES/WEIGHT LOST OR GAINED.

Calories/Energy consumed in the form of food - minus - Calories burned through exercise/activity equals = Calories/Weight lost or gained depending on whether a caloric deficit or surplus is created.

While it would be fantastic if everyone consumed a diet rich in nutrition and antioxidant rich fruits, vegetables, fish, lean protein and monounsaturated (good) fats - no matter what the calories consumed consist of - if a person of normal/average metabolism consistently expends more calories in energy (such as exercise) than they consume they will loose weight accordingly.

3,500 calories equals a pound of weight - when we burn 3,500 calories more than we have eaten we loose a pound. “Calories in - Calories Burned” = a successful weight loss strategy when you consume less calories than you burn or burn more calories than you consume.

If you are interested in getting more reliable, “No BS” information on  “Dieting,” “Weight Loss,” and “Healthy Eating” - including details on our new diet book “The Party Girl Diet” available on Amazon this month  - please visit PartyGirlDiet.com -Enjoy! Aprilanne

Related California Living with Aprilanne primetime TV segments now available for online viewing:

Watch “Toned-By-Tonight” Online

Watch “Beach Body Workout” Online

Aprilanne Hurley’s List of the Top 10 Foods Proven to Enhance Health & Longevity

Aprilanne Hurley SFN  is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Health Expert for California Living, and  author of “The Party Girl Diet” coming out on Amazon.com, B&N.com, and many additional distribution channels worldwide Thanksgiving 2010! Bookmark this site for updates on when you can pre-order your copy of The Party Girl Diet!  Please forward your private nutrition, dieting/weight loss questions to Aprilanne @ aprilanne@nutritionexaminer.com - thank you!

Health information on this site is provided to enhance the nutrition and wellness of the general public.  It is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Please check with your health care professional prior to starting any new diet or exercise regimen - thank you.  Yours in Good Living, Aprilanne

This time of year, many people find themselves vowing to make lifestyle changes that will help them get healthier and lose weight.

As the producer and host of California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show providing the “Insider’s Guide” to California food, travel, and healthy living, Aprilanne Hurley has made “health & wellness” content a priority, and available to millions of viewing households primetime - Bay Area wide.

The Party Girl Diet’s Diet & Lifestyle Plan combines the most current health and nutrition research with Hurley’s 15+ years of expertise researching and reporting on important health and wellness issues and discoveries that affect people of all ages.

For a preview of some of the delicious recipes and healthy living tips from  Hurley’s diet plan visit PartyGirlDiet.com.

Check out Healthy Living and Nutrition articles by Aprilanne Hurley SFN on Examiner.com

The Party Season is here, and it’s time to celebrate with good food, good friends, and good times!  Yet, amidst all this food and fun can be the temptation to over-induldge…which can lead to unwittingly adding on a few extra unwanted pounds.

Luckily, as part of our count-down to the launch of The Party Girl Diet book, which will be available worldwide on Amazon.com this holiday season, The Party Girl Diet’s Holiday Survival Guide will be here to help you every step of the way with fresh, daily updates!  Get entertaining tips, healthy holiday recipes, and exercise secrets to keep you looking and feeling great without spending a lot of time and money!

Party Girl Diet Tip #1:  Get Your Beauty Sleep!  Find out how the amount of sleep you get affects your “hunger controlling” hormones here!

Aprilanne Hurley is a Certified Nutrition Professional and the Health & Nutrition Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living.  Hurley’s new book, The Party Girl Diet – will be available worldwide on Amazon.com January 1, 2011…so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!” The Party Girl Diet’s healthy, sustainable lifestyle plan combines today’s groundbreaking health and nutrition research with Hurley’s penchant for good living, and her 10+ years experience in Broadcast Journalism specializing in educating the public on important health and wellness topics and concerns.

Forward your nutrition and lifestyle questions to Aprilanne @ info@CAInsider.com.

January 2011 - Make this the year you say good-by to fad-dieting and hello to the healthy, new, and sustainable diet and lifestyle of The Party Girl Diet - available on Amazon.com - make 2011 the year you enjoy you life, lose weight, and feel great!

The proprietary diet and fitness success formulas delivered in The Party Girl Diet are based on the most current health and nutrition research to date -  and offer you a new, healthy way to enjoy yourself AND LOSE WEIGHT while you’re having the time of your life!  PLUS - enjoy 2 weeks of easy, nutritious, and delicious 10 minute recipes to get you on the road to the healthiest, happiest, and fittest YOU ever!

Captain Maggie McDonogh of The Angel Island Tiburon Ferry & California Living TV host Aprilanne Hurley encourage you to Be Prepared with a Family Plan and Emergency Kit today!

“When you live in a place as beautiful as California you have to take the good with the bad and BE PREPARED for natural disasters.” Aprilanne Hurley, California Living host, author, The Party Girl Diet

Sometimes it takes a major disaster like the horrific earthquake Japan recently experienced, and the subsequent Tsunami Warnings for California’s coast to remind us of our own vulnerability to natural disasters.

The message is simple: TAKE THE STEPS TODAY TO BE PREPARED! You’ll find there is a certain “peace of mind” that comes with ‘being prepared” for disasters – and you’ll feel good knowing that you have done all you can to protect yourself and your family against the threat of disasters.  Start with creating a Family Emergency Plan, and putting together or updating your Emergency Supply Kit today!

While you can start by just get the basics and add items little by little, the best thing is to dive in and make it happen in one power shop at the grocery or warehouse store to be sure you have the emergency supplies below, which are recommended by FEMA to have on hand to “Be Prepared:”

• Three-day supply of non-perishable food.
• Three-day supply of water – one gallon of water per person, per day.
• Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries.
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• First aid kit and manual.
• Sanitation and hygiene items (moist towelettes and toilet paper).
• Matches and waterproof container.
• Whistle.
• Extra clothing.
• Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils, including a can opener.
• Photocopies of credit and identification cards.
• Cash and coins.
• Special needs items, such as prescription medications, eye glasses, contact lens solutions, and hearing aid batteries.
• Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers.
• Other items to meet your unique family needs.

Chances are, if you have to evacuate immediate – there will be little time to gather additional items outside of your pre-packed emergency kit so set aside some warm clothing for each family member and bedding such as a sleeping bag for each that you can grab and go with if sheltering in place is not an option:

• Jacket or coat.
• Long pants.  (thermals, long underwear).
• Long sleeve shirt. (think layers).
• Sturdy shoes. (waterproof options plus extra socks)
• Hat, mittens, and scarf.
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket (per person).

For a detailed list of additional items recommended by FEMA click here

Other considerations are to have on hand are a week’s worth of prescription medications on hand, extra cash, gas in your car, and cell phone charger.

Customize the above list and suggestions to suit your family’s specific needs to have what each family member needs to exist without aid for at least 3 days, diapers, formula, etc., for babies; and having board games and toys in your kit for your children will “keep the peace” and the sanity if you find yourself in a shelter.

Yours in Good Living, Aprilanne

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, San Francisco Nutrition Examiner for Examiner.com, and Health Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living. Hurley’s new book, The Party Girl Diet is a healthy, sustainable lifestyle plan combining today’s groundbreaking health and nutrition research with Hurley’s penchant for good living to deliver a revolutionary new diet and lifestyle that lets you  “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

Contact Aprilanne with your nutrition and lifestyle questions @ aprilanne@DietDayNews.com

Party Girl Diet author Aprilanne Hurley gives viewers the inside look at simple and fun ways to “Keep the Party Going…and Keep the Weight Off” on Sac & Co - live!

In the following Sac & Co show segment - Hurley shakes things up - literally - by demonstrating how to make the “Morning-After” Mocktail, a non-alcoholic  drink recipe from her book: The Party Girl Diet - formulated to replace vitamins lost through alcohol consumption.

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, The San Francisco Nutrition Examiner for Examiner.com, author of The Party Girl Diet, and Health Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living. Hurley’s new book, The Party Girl Diet is a healthy, sustainable lifestyle plan combining today’s groundbreaking health and nutrition research with Hurley’s penchant for good living to deliver a revolutionary new diet and lifestyle that lets you  “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

Order your copy of The Party Girl Diet on Amazon.com

"Sin City" & The Party Girl Diet...Perfect Together!

The All Day Buffets, Infinite Dining Options, and that 24/7Party Lifestyle Las Vegas is Known for Can Take a Toll on Your Waistline and Your Health!

Party Girl Diet Author Aprilanne Hurley Emphasizes – that “Unlike the Famous Vegas Saying:‘What Happens in Vegas…Stays in Vegas’ –  the extra calories you consume over what you need to maintain your weight in Vegas don’t stay in Vegas…they stay with YOU!”

In The Segment Below, Hurley Shares Tips From Her Book on How to “Keep the Party Going…and Keep the Weight Off” on Fox 5 – KVVU’s “More Access” Entertainment Show:

During the show, Hurley presented an array of the Few delicious Party Girl Diet foods you can enjoy “guilt free” on The Party Girl Diet Plan - So You Can “Keep the Party Going…and Keep the Weight Off!”

The Party Girl Diet and Kindle Edition (e-book) are available on Amazon.com.

ISBN-10: 1453764496

ISBN-13: 978-1453764497

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, author of The Party Girl Diet, and Health Expert for California Living TV -The Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living.  Hurley is available for media interviews and personal appearances.

Please contact Hope Gilmore @ media@thepartygirldiet.com for review copy requests, and contact Aprilanne Hurley directly @ aprilanne@partygirldiet.com or call 415.209.0722 for media inquires.

Hawaii News Now Host Steve Uyehara Get's in on Fun with Party Girl Diet Author Aprilanne Hurley

San Francisco Author Says the Best Place to Live for Healthy Fun and Good Living Outside of The Bay Area is Honolulu, Hawaii.  “I’ve visited a lot of amazing places,” offers Party Girl Diet Author and TV Personality Aprilanne Hurley, “and hands down, Honolulu gets my vote as one of the cleanest, friendliest, and most genuinely accommodating cities around, and of course - you just can’t beat the tropical year round weather!”

“Aloha is so much more than a word,” adds Hurley, “there is something very real and present about the ‘Aloha spirit’ that you can see in the bright eyes and genuine smiles of the Hawaiian people.   It is an integral part of their rich culture, and it resonates in everything they do - from the smallest of gestures like wearing flowers in their hair, to the many ways they go out of their way to make visitors feel at home and welcome.”

Aloha from Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii: Party Girl Diet Author Aprilanne Hurley Shows Hawaii News Now Sunrise Host Steve Uyehara and Sunrise Viewers how to Add Health Protecting Color and Anti-Oxidants into Their Mornings with PGD’s Mocktail Version of The Tequila Sunrise:  The Hawaiian “Aloha Sunrise.” Uyehara checks out a few of the healthy and fun dishes from The Party Girl Diet that are low in fat and big on taste in the segment below which aired lived on NBC 8 KHNL and CBS KGMB 9:

Add Color, Fun, and Flavor To Your Life with The Party Girl Diet!

Follow Hawaii New Now /Sunrise Weather Anchor Dan Cooke on Twitter for the latest updates on Honolulu weather

Special thanks to Whole Foods Market in Kahala, HI for providing many of the healthy foods and snacks presented in The Party Girl Diet’s Hawaii News Now Sunrise segment - including their “Health Starts Here” No Oil, Low Sodium Tangerine Vinaigrette Dressing which Hurley used to marinate the Party Girl Diet Ahi Tuna Fruit and Veggie Kabobs! Mahalo to all who purchased a book durning the 6/25/2011 Party Girl Diet Book Event at the Kahala Whole Foods Market – $5.00 from every Party Girl Diet book sold was donated to the Hawaii Food Bank . When visiting Honolulu be sure to shop in: Kahala Whole Foods Market 4211 Wai’alae Avenue ST 2000 Honolulu, HI 96816 808.738.0820

Hawaii News Now Sunrise Host Steve Uyehara Tastes The Party Girl Diet’s Famous Super Skinny Fudge Made by Author Aprilanne Hurley

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition,California Living’s Health Expert, and author of “The Party Girl Diet,” available on Amazon.com so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!” Hurley has recently been appointed as a Natural Foods Chef and will be working with High School teens under First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move/Chef’s Moves to Schools Program, and is the Examiner’s San Francisco Nutrition Examiner.

It’s All About Fresh, Fast, and Easy Dinner Ideas When Party Girl Diet Author Aprilanne Hurley stops by the ABC News 10 Kitchen for a Back to School Nutrition “Show & Tell” with Host Guy Farris:

Pasta Puttanesca - an easy, healthy dish that’s perfect to serve a hungry brood!

Variations of the “quick n’ easy recipes featured in this TV segment can be found in the two weeks of delicious and nutritious 10-Minute Recipes found in The Party Girl Diet book, available on Amazon.

The Party Girl Diet’s version of Pasta Puttanesca can be found on PartyGirlDiet.com ~ Enjoy and “keep the party going!”

Special thanks to the ABC News 10 and Sacramento & Company team for a fun morning in beautiful Sacramento, CA!

Aprilanne recommends “stuffing peppers” with your leftover rice casseroles to “mix things up!”

If Firmer, Sleeker Abs Are What You Are After ~

The SEXY ABS DIET™  by Party Girl Diet™ Author Aprilanne Hurley Holds the Key That Will Unlock The Secrets to Attaining Stronger, Sexier Abs in Just Two Weeks!

THE SEXY ABS DIET™ = REAL RESULTS FOR REAL PEOPLE.

Documenting the most comprehensive research to date, Hurley’s SEXY ABS DIET™ reveals The World’s Top “Super Foods & Fitness Strategies” to uncover the sexiest abs possible for your individual body type.

The SEXY ABS DIET™ Comes Complete with:

2-Weeks of Quick n’ Easy Recipes

The SEXY ABS DIET’S™  3-Day Fat Blast Plan to Lose Up to 5 Pounds in 3-Days

Your SEXY ABS DIET WORKOUT™ For a Total Body Workout in the Home or Gym!

You Will Enjoy Your Life and the Foods You Eat with Aprilanne Hurley’s SEXY ABS DIET™ & SEXY ABS WORKOUT™ GUIDE!

For pre-order info., media review copy requests, and release date info. on Amazon please visit:  SexyAbsDiet.com and/or contact Hope Gilmore @ media@ThePartyGirlDiet.com

The SEXY ABS DIET™ BY Aprilanne Hurley SFN

ISBN-13: 978-1466330603
ISBN-10: 1466330600

Sexy Abs Diet™ and Party Girl Diet™ Author Aprilanne Hurley SFN

About the Author:

The SEXY ABS DIET™ Author Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Author of The Party Girl Diet™, and Health Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living.

Hurley, who has recently appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX to discuss the revolutionary new diet and lifestyle behind her Party Girl Diet ™  - is a pioneer in delivering entertaining “healthy living” content primetime - to millions of television viewing households.

Aprilanne Hurley is a registered Natural Foods Chef under First Lady Michele Obama’s Chefs Move to Schools initiative, a program under The First Lady’s Let’s Move! Campaign designed to eliminate obesity within a generation of children.

† The SEXY ABS DIET™, SEXY ABS WORKOUT™ and The Party Girl Diet™ are trademarks of Aprilanne Hurley, INSIDE LOOK TV, LLC, All Right Reserved.

The First Lady’s “Chefs Move to Schools” Campaign Offers Chefs & Schools the Opportunity to “Partner” to Cure Obesity Within a Generation of Children.

Watch Party Girl Diet Author and Natural Foods Chef Aprilanne Hurley on Comcast Newsmakers discuss The Chefs Moves to Schools Program now:

Community Volunteering is one of the Party Girl Diet’s 9 PRICELESS Keys to Good Living™ - and author Aprilanne Hurley encourages everyone who can - find some time in their lives to volunteer.

“The best volunteer opportunities are those that allow you to do what you love,” offers Hurley, who created HeroesHappen.org - a “lifestyle friendly” volunteer “match-making” site featuring  a trustworthy collection of non-profits and organizations she has worked with either professionally or personally.

“Naturally, if you love to cook and work with children, First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chefs Move to Schools Program may be a good fit,” Hurley adds.

“Do be selective when looking for a school to partner with just as you would when looking for a dating partner,” Hurley advises.  “There are a lot of schools out there that could benefit from your time and talents, and it is important to make sure the school’s ‘agenda’ will allow you to do what you sign up to volunteer for in the first place.”

Aprilanne Hurley’s 4 -Module Chefs Move to Schools Healthy Cooking Ciriculum is available for chefs and schools interested in saving time - and not looking to “recreate the wheel.”

Hurley’s class materials are fun, fresh, and innovative, and include 2 nutrition lessons, a hands on gardening project, healthy recipes, and a kid friendly cooking class.  Created as a template,  chefs and schools can easily customize these class materials to meet their specific goals and nutrition program directives.

For more information please contact Aprilanne directly @ aprilanne@dietdaynews.com

Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition,California Living’s Health Expert, and author of “The Party Girl Diet,” available on Amazon.com so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”  Hurley’s new book “The Sexy Abs Diet” will be available on Amazon this season! Visit SexyAbsDiet.com for pre-order updates and release date info.

11/16/2011 Waikiki, Honolulu, HI - INSIDE LOOK TV  LLC/ Author Aprilanne Hurley Shares Her Secrets to Healthy Living With Members of Partners in Care Hawaii During Their 2011 Statewide Homeless Awareness Conference.

What does homelessness, hunger issues, and a fun diet book like the Party Girl Diet have in common? “Everything,” offers author Aprilanne Hurley who entertained an audience of over 250 people in Waikiki, HI with her lecture series:

“Looking Out for Number 1 - A Survival Guide For People Who Put the Needs of Others Before Their Own.”

“The people attending this Homeless Awareness Conference are the people working on the front line of the hunger and homelessness issues, and are the people caring for and serving the needs of Hawaii’s homeless population,” Hurley adds.

“The type of person who dedicates their career time and efforts to help others in this un-selfish way are the type to overlook their own needs in order to help others less fortunate in all aspects of their lives.”

To convey her message - Hurley used an analogy that “just like the safety videos on the plane recommend - you should have your own air-mask in place before you trying to help others.”  “The Party Girl Diet’s 9 PRICELESS Keys to Good Living™ are your air-mask, offering easy and completely FREE ways you can live a healthier, happy , and longer life.”

“I really would like to thank the Conference Director and Director of Weinberg Village Waimanalo - Holly Hollowach, who orchestrated an amazing and motivational day of guest speakers - including Hawaii’s Governor Neil Abercrombie - who spoke during the luncheon.  “Hawaii is very fortunate to have such a compassionate, distinguished, and entertaining man at the helm,” Hurley notes.

“The reception to my talk and the Party Girl Diet book was overwhelming,” Hurley admits.  “I offer a message that hits home for a lot of people - which is, “if you don’t take care of yourself - who will?”

“I have a fun job” Hurley smiles - “I get to tell people it’s okay to have fun, relax, and enjoy yourself - everyday - it’s good for you, your health, your mood, and the health and happiness of those around you!”

“Moderation and balance are naturally the key here - we hear it all the time - everything in moderation, and that goes double for work and a stress.  Relax, laugh, play, and be good to yourself everyday - and keep the party going!  Aloha!”

100% of the net-proceeds of The Party Girl Diet books sold at the conference will support The Weinberg Villiage Waimanalo’s L.E.A.P Fund - an Enrichment Program for the Children of Oahu.

11/16/2011, Honolulu, Hawaii, INSIDE LOOK TV, LLC - Party Girl Diet Author Aprilanne Hurley Shares Her Nutrition & Beauty Secrets Live on KGMB- CBS  and KHNL - NBC Live on Hawaii News Now Sunrise!

Watch Aprilanne’s Toned-By-Tonight™ Workout featured on Hawaii News Now Sunrise here!

Special thanks to all the great people who attended The Party Girl Diet Charity Book Event at the Honolulu Club Lounge 0n 11/17 ~ thanks for a fun time…Mahalo!

Honolulu Bound?  Workout in stye at the The Honolulu Club, Honolulu, HI.

100% of the proceeds of The Party Girl Diet books sold at the conference will supportThe Weinberg Villiage Waimanalo’s L.E.A.P Fund - an Enrichment Program for the Children of Oahu.

Aprilanne Hurley is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, author of The Party Girl Diet, and Health Expert for California Living, the Bay Area’s original lifestyle show featuring California’s trends in food, travel, and healthy living.  The Party Girl Diet is the Revolutionary New Diet and LIfestyle  is available on Amazon.com …so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”

Email your nutrition, dieting/weight loss questions to aprilanne@dietdaynews.com .

Oahu Village Children and Teens Gather Around Aprilanne as She Teaches Nutrition Through the Use of Colorful Foods.

11/16/2011, Honolulu, Hawaii/INSIDE LOOK TV, LLC - Natural Foods Chef and Author Aprilanne Hurley Teaches Mothers and Children in Transitional Village on the Island of Oahu How to Eat Healthy in her Role as a Natural Foods Chef with The First Lady’s Chefs Move to Schools Initiative.

It was all smiles and giggles  as some 30 Oahu village children gathered around Aprilanne to learn about healthy food choices as part of Hurley’s “Eat a Rainbow” nutrition program she created to teach children about making healthy foods choices through the use of color.

“We had an amazing day of learning, food, and fun,”  Hurley offers, adding, “and while all of the children were excited and thrilled to see the many colorful foods presented, the younger children got extremely excited when they saw they were going to have orange juice.  It broke my heart.”

With Weinberg Village Waimanalo’s Director Holly Holowach’s catering expertise in the kitchen - we served over 60 people a tasty recipe from The Party Girl Diet book for the main course:  Cavatelli & Broccoli. This super healthy dish was made with fresh steamed broccoli, braised dark meat chicken, chopped garlic, and curly shaped pasta to attract the Keiki’s interest.

Holowach offers, “the families at the Village really enjoyed Aprilanne’s visit.  The mothers were so attentive during her class and appreciated learning her tips on how to create healthy bodies through eating fruits and vegetables and adding more colorful foods to their diets.  The children loved the food, especially the fruit and yogurt. “

Holowach adds, “the parents are still talking about how much they liked the Chicken Broccoli pasta dish!  Several of them have read Aprilanne’s book and were so thrilled to meet her!  Mahalo to Aprilanne for coming to the village and sharing her love of healthy eating and good nutrition with our families.”“First I spent time in a classroom setting with the mothers living in the village to discuss the importance of using fresh herbs and spices to add flavor to their foods without adding extra salt, sugar, and fat.  We covered The Party Girl Diet’s Top 10 Foods for Health & Longevity, and the importance of eating breakfast, healthy fats, fruit, vegetables, and fiber.”  The health benefits of daily exercise was also emphasized.”

Hurley’s “Eat a Rainbow” Party for the Keiki (children in Hawaii) started off with a colorful “pupu platter” consisting of fresh veggies and tomato salsa.

The fun kicked into high gear with dessert - as Aprilanne launched a “hands-on” food project with the Keiki - who all thoroughly enjoyed learning how to make their own fresh fruit kabobs with a wide assortment of colorful fruits.  Honey and cinnamon was mixed into plain - non-fat greek style yogurt to create a healthy fruit dip for the kabobs.

“It was spectacular,” Hurley beams, and so rewarding to know that by the end of our “Eat a Rainbow” Keiki Party - the children tasted as many as 9 different colors through the assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables in the dishes we served.  It is interesting to note that it was the first time many of the children tasted some of the vegetables and fruits we presented - which are very common foods to us on the mainland.”

The sauce was created with extra virgin olive oil, fresh cracked black pepper, sea salt, parmesan cheese, and fresh rosemary and basil picked  from the village garden.

“I look at my nutrition work in Oahu as planting seeds for a future free of obesity,” Hurley notes.  “Even if just one mother or child takes what they have learned about healthy eating through my nutrition program to heart ~ I am one step closer to ending the fight against obesity.”

A Special Thank You goes out to Holly Holowach Director of Weinberg Village Waimanalo - who has been an integral part of this project.  It is because of Holly’s passion and commitment to see an end to homelessness in Hawaii that brought Aprilanne to Oahu, and the many hours of time, talents, and resources Holly has invested to see this project come to fruition for her village are appreciated beyond words…Mahalo!

A warm thank you also goes out to Holly’s dedicated staff who graciously supported and assisted us throughout the day - Mahalo!

100% of the net-proceeds for all Party Girl Diet books sold in Hawaii during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2011 support the Weinberg Village Waimanalo’s L.E.A.P Fund - an Enrichment Program for the Children.

The First Lady’s Chefs Move to Schools Initiative.

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Aprilanne Hurley SFN is a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition,California Living’s Health Expert, and author of “The Party Girl Diet,” available on Amazon.com so you can “Keep the Party Going…While You Lose the Weight!”  Hurley’s new book “The Sexy Abs Diet” will be available on Amazon this season!  Visit SexyAbsDiet.com for pre-order updates and release date info.

Hurley is a registered Natural Foods Chef with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move/Chef’s Moves to Schools Program, and contributes health and nutrition focused articles in her role as the Examiner’s  San Francisco Nutrition Examiner.

Party Girl Diet Author Aprilanne Hurley with KHON-2 Co-Anchor Oleana Hue shake things up "literally" on the set.

12/12/2011, Waikiki, Honolulu HI: Author Aprilanne Hurley Shares Her Party Girl Diet’s Revolutionary New Lifestyle & Shakes Things Up on KHON-2 with Her Signature “Morning After Mocktail” - An Anti-Oxidant Rich Mocktail Recipe From the Party Girl Diet Book Formulated to Replace Vitamins Lost Through Over-Alcohol Consumption.

Watch The KHON-2 Wrap-up on The Party Girl Diet Segment:

100 % of the net-proceeds of Party Girl Diet books sold in December Support Weinberg Village Waimanalo’s L.E.A.P Fund ~ an Enrichment Program for O’ahu Children in Need.

Special Thanks to KHON-2 Anchor Kirk Matthews & Wake Up 2-Day News Team for a Fun & Informative Segment ~ Mahalo!