Wilted Spinach Quinoa with Avocado Pesto (Gluten-Free)
Oh quinoa. What a trendy little tasty item you are. I know we have all caught the quinoa bug in the last couple of years, don’t even try to lie to yourself. You can’t read any quinoa recipe without attaching the word “healthy” to it, but I know some people would argue against that buzzword. […]
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad with Goat Cheese Balsamic Vinaigrette
This salad is our #1 go-to meal when I need a quick-fix meal. Our jobs often have us working late (trainer lyyyfe), which means I most certainly do not feel like making a big, involved meal when I get home around 9pm on a Monday. It’s so simple, yet the flavors are huge: the perfect […]
Superfood Green Smoothie (Dairy-Free)
Ah the Green Smoothie. Something that healthfoodies swear by, yet is still so misunderstood. Yes, it looks gross. I get it. But I can promise you, it will surprise you. And luckily, if you use berries it’s not even green in color. HA! No excuses anymore, people! So I’ve been making these for a while, […]
Iron (Fe) (Get Your Blood Pumpin’)
Iron Ever since humans have discovered the properties of this chemical element, iron has been incorporated into many different things on this Earth. I know you’ve heard of numerous buildings made from iron, but what about its use in building cells in the human body? How much do you know about it now? Once again […]
15 Minute Glutes and Core HIIT Burnout
Get those legs, glutes, and core toned with this quick but challenging fitness routine! Exercise Descriptions: Russian Twist + Leg Extension: Lean your body back about 45 degrees to engage your front abs. Lift your feet off the ground, keeping one leg bent, and extending the other leg as you twist. Twist at the waist […]
Raw Brownie Energy Bites
Sometimes my kitchen turns into an episode of Chopped. “I’m hungry, I have these ingredients, GO.” Interestingly, sometimes these spontaneous ventures turn out to be a hit on the first try. Such is the case with these bites. Okay… balls. There I said it… we were all thinking it, let’s move on. I really wanted […]
Honey Maple Almond Clusters (White Sugar-Free)
It’s Independence Day weekend, which for most of us east-coasters means a long weekend at the beach! So Andrew and I packed up the car last night and drove 5 hours down the coast to the NC/SC border for a much-needed mental and physical break. And then Arthur arrived… the first hurricane of the season […]
4 Minute Plank Challenge
Exercise Details: Starting position: Forearm plank, on your toes. Keep your body in a straight line, using your core to prevent your bottom from arching up or dipping down. Plank push up: Move from a forearm plank to a push-up plank, then back down to a forearm plank. Alternate which arm starts with each full […]
My Kitchen Essentials List
This is a list of what we typically keep in our kitchen at all times. Of course, we often have things outside of this list as well, but as far as the basics go these things are usually kept in stock. Use as inspiration for your next shopping trip!
S’mores Bars (Gluten-Free, White Sugar-Free)
Happy official start to summer! What better way to get in the mood than with s’mores? Unfortunately the chemical-y, white sugar-y, gluten-y treats have started to sound more like a death trap than a happy summer evening. So why not make your own without the processed junk?! Okay so these are by no means the […]
