Smoothies are a great way to pack in all kinds of healthy whole foods in a quick and easy way. These blended concoctions are perfect for mixing fresh fruit and vegetables, good fats, and a power boost of protein--all fuel your body needs to perform at its best whether you’re working out or just working. Even better, no cooking is required, very little prep work is needed, and … [Read more...]
2018 Fitness Gifts for Everyone on Your List
The first of January might be when most people switch their focus to healthier lifestyles, but that doesn’t mean bodies can’t be shown a little love during the December holidays. We’ve rounded up our favorite fitness and healthy eating gifts to give to everyone on your list in 2018. What better way to show someone you love them lots than to give gifts to better their … [Read more...]
Serve Up Veggies Beyond Just Side Dishes
Vegetables, despite being nutrient-dense, a high source of fiber, and a healthy friend to your ticker, are often an afterthought in meal planning. Most often, veggies and salads are added on as side dishes or starters once the main meal--usually a protein or all-in-one dish such as a casserole--is set. This problematic strategy reduces the important role veggies play on your … [Read more...]
Olympic-Inspired Workouts to Make You Feel Like a Champion All Year Long
The Winter 2018 Olympic Games may have come to a close, but that doesn’t mean the inspiration you gleaned from the world’s top elite athletes has to go to waste. Maybe you’ll never be able to nail a triple axle, land a frontside 1440 double cork with a frontside grab, or win gold in an intense hockey shootout, but there is still plenty you can mimic of these winter sport … [Read more...]
Organize Your Life for a Healthier New Year
When you think about those jam-packed schedules, piles of laundry and bills, and a kitchen filled with leftover holiday goodies, it’s easy to see how life can get cluttered quickly. It starts to feel like everywhere you look, there’s junk: junk possessions, junk food, junk mail, junk news, junk friendships/relationships, junk jobs, junk social media, and so on. It’s not … [Read more...]