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Are You Protein Deficient?
Protein! Protein! Protein! It seems everywhere you turn there is some nutrition expert promoting more protein and less carbohydrates. Protein to lose weight. Protein to add muscle. Protein to minimize the risk of certain cancers. Then there are the different types of proteins. You have whey protein. You have pea protein. You have soy protein. You even have casein protein. As
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: SIMPLE CHICKEN AND HUMMUS WRAP
If your lunch needs a makeover, you’re in luck— this ridiculously simple, delicious recipe for chicken and hummus wraps might seem like an obvious answer to some, but for others, grilling chicken just to use for a wrap might sound like a lot of work. Truthfully, it’s not— and the taste is so worth the extra few steps! We recommend
THE SCOOP ON LOW-IMPACT WORKOUTS
In the news, we constantly hear about the latest workouts, and many of them can sound pretty intense and might not be for everyone. For example, Crossfit hit mainstream a few years ago, and it seemed like everyone was doing it; but for someone with arthritis or another condition would have a lot of trouble completing one of these workouts.
YOUR WORKOUT SNACK GUIDE!
What you put into your body directly impacts what you get out of it. This holds especially true for those who work out frequently. Your body is working around the clock, whether you’re realizing it or not, to break down the foods that you eat. These foods, when broken down, play various roles throughout your body. This is why it’s
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: EASY ONE-PAN GNOCCHI SKILLET
If you frequent our blog, you probably know that we enjoy bringing you easy, healthy, delicious recipes on a weekly basis. We like to make your life easier— it’s kind of what our company was founded on! Where would we be on our fitness journey if it weren’t for nutritious meals? Definitely a lot worse off! This week, we’re sharing
WHAT’S WRONG WITH BEING CONFIDENT? (NOTHING)
Confidence is a term that gets thrown around a lot. Often times it gets equated to the term cocky. Like identical twins who constantly get mistaken, while related, the two are not synonymous. Being confident means feeling self-assured about your qualities, your capabilities, your talents. It means knowing that you can get through a situation (and if you don’t, it
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: BUILD YOUR OWN FRUIT & NUT BARS!
For those of us who are constantly looking for ways to take our favorite store-bought snacks in-house with a homemade recipe, the struggle between convenience and saving money can be a tough one. But eliminating those processed snacks can be an extremely rewarding choice, and in the best-case scenario, you come out on top with a recipe that tastes even
SOAK UP THE SUN: WHY YOU SHOULD CATCH SOME RAYS
The sun. It’s at the center of everything. That giant ball of gas and fire dwelling almost a billion miles away in outer space is the reason that we’re all here. It’s something we should both love and fear, but many have come to only fear. Sun-caused skin damage may lead to skin cancer, which is why it’s important to
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: SWEET POTATO & QUINOA PATTIES
If you’re constantly wondering what else you can do with an ingredient, we’re happy to make it easier on you. And if you love vitamin-rich sweet potato, protein-packed quinoa, or both, you’re in luck, because this recipe is packed with both (so it makes the perfect post-workout meal). And it’s easy to make. Rejoice, my busy health-loving friends. For a
