Posts Tagged ‘paleo’
Bloat-Fighting Green Smoothie
What’s a better way than starting your day with this healthy, bloat-fighting green smoothie! Ingredients; 1 cup papaya (chopped) 1 cup Pineapple (chopped) 1 Cucumber (chopped) 5 Ice Cubes 1/2 cup Mint Leaves 1 cup Baby Spinach 2 tbsps Chia Seeds 1 cup Water 2 scoops of Bee Fit Vanilla Protein Powder Add all…
Read MoreCan I Still Lose Weight If I Don’t Want To Give Up My Wine/Alcohol?
It’s no lie that alcohol and weight loss goals generally don’t mix, and if we’re being honest, there really are many reasons to reduce or even give up alcohol from our diets and social habits. On the other hand, having a glass of wine, or whatever your drink of choice may be, is also a…
Read MoreChia Cran Sauce
Save this recipe for the Holidays!!! 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries2 tbsp chia seeds1/4 cup water (you can also use a orange juice)1/4 cup maple syrup1 tsp vanilla Directions:Over medium heat, cook cranberries along with all other ingredients (except chia seeds) until the cranberries begin to burst (roughly 6-8 min). Using a potato masher,…
Read MoreIs The “Rule of 80/20” For Nutrition & Exercise A Myth?
You may have heard that abs are made in the kitchen… Or you may have eaten an extra piece of dessert because you exercised that day, so you feel like you “earned” it dammit! In order to see results at the gym, lose weight or even maintain overall health, we’re told that it’s an 80/20…
Read MoreSulfites: What Are They And Do They Harm Us?
Sulfites refer to a group of chemical ingredients that are added to processed foods and drinks mainly to serve as a preservative. Sulfite-containing ingredients can go by several names, including: · Sulphur dioxide · Sodium sulphite · Sodium metabisulfite · Calcium sulphite · Potassium hydrogen sulphite Sulfites are used to prevent browning/preserve color of foods,…
Read MoreWhat Can Actually Help You Lose Belly Fat?
You’ve probably heard the claims that you can change your body overnight with this brand new gadget or exercise program “Lose the belly” “Banish your trouble zones” “Drop stubborn fat off your thighs by drinking this special shake” There are so many gadgets, supplements, nutritional products and exercise programs on the market these days telling…
Read MoreVegetarian, Vegan, and Plant-Based Diets – What’s the Difference?
The popularity of cooking reality shows in recent years has brought about more discussions than ever before about the topic of food. Food as nourishment, fuel and sustenance. Food simply for eating and taste enjoyment. Even food as art! But, included in these discussions are various thoughts and ideas about what food people should and…
Read MoreHow To Eat Healthy During The Hurricane?
Contrary to popular opinion, you do not need to resort to cheese wiz and pop tarts to keep your family from starving when the lights go out. Your top priority is to stay fueled and well hydrated. A hurricane healthy meals plan should consist of three meals a day, spread out as evenly as possible.…
Read MoreWhat Are The Healthiest Oils & Fats To Cook With?
If you haven’t heard by now, fat is your friend! Dietary fat provides energy, supports cell maintenance, enhances nutrient absorption, and is essential for producing some hormones. Dietary fat got a bad reputation back when, blamed for increasing rates of obesity and heart disease. Now, thanks to science and the increasing popularity of fat-containing diets,…
Read More10 Anti-aging Hacks That Don’t Cost a Thing!
FACT: we all get older every single day and each person’s aging process will look different. But, despite Wikipedia’s definition of “biological aging”, don’t you think it’s about time that we should embrace it, rather than fearing it, and spending gobs of money trying to turn back the hands of time? That said, if you’re…
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