Choose This, NOT That: Thanksgiving Edition
The countdown to Thanksgiving is on and you’ve got one huge feast ahead of you. It can be a little daunting though if you’ve been working hard all year to hit your fitness goals and you don’t want end up feeling guilty at the end of your Thanksgiving meal. Thankfully, with a few recipe swap outs you can make the classics just as tasty but not as unhealthy! But wait
Recipes: It’s Squash Season!
We may not get the typical Fall experience in sunny Southern California, but that doesn't mean we can't take advantage of seasonal vegetables! This fall season, try experimenting with these recipes that include different types of squash. Not only is this vegetable incredibly diverse and tasty, it also offers a healthy dose of Vitamin C, iron and potassium! Fiesta Stuffed Acorn Squash Ingredients: 1 acorn squash 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice) 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 medium yellow onion 2 cloves of garlic chopped 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon
What’s In Season at Your Local Farmers Market
Spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner. It is that time of year we all want to take care of our bodies to look, feel, and perform at our best. No matter what your goals are, it is important that we are fueling our bodies properly so it can function optimally. That means eating plenty of good fat, protein, fruits and vegetables. This is the time where a TON of produce comes in season and our local farmers markets are flourishing with beautiful bright colored locally
8 Killer Foods You Need for a Healthy Diet
How is everyone doing on their New Years transformations? Eating clean? Working out on a regular basis? January is coming to an end and whether you have been going on strong or have had a couple slip ups here and there, don't stress! Keep the good momentum going by fueling your body with the whole foods it needs. If you are that person who feels as though you have been slipping up on your diet or decided to skip out on workout or two
Truth Be Told: 7 Excellent Benefits of Chia Seeds
With all their attention in recent years, most people are at least moderately aware of the term Superfood and some of the most common ones, like chia seeds, for example. There are those that embrace it and are throwing chia seeds in things left and right from coffee to meatloaf! Then there are others who aren’t quite sure if it’s really worth the break in their routine and recipes. Well, here are a few facts to keep you educated and in-the-know, so you can decide for yourself. 1. HIGH IN NUTRIENTS,