Homemade Basil Pesto
This homemade basil pesto sauce is made with fragrant fresh basil, baby spinach, Pecorino Romano cheese, and delicious lemon zest. It is the perfect sauce to add to pasta, sandwiches, or salads. Not only is it delicious, this sauce could not be any […]
Read MorePesto Turkey Meatballs
While traditional basil pesto uses fresh basil and parmesan cheese, this recipe also includes fresh baby spinach. The addition of fresh spinach adds in extra veggies. It’s also a great way to use up any spinach that is starting to […]
Read MoreDOES SPOT TRAINING ACTUALLY WORK?
BY KATIE VERBURG – JULY 21, 2019 Katie Verburg is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer who is currently studying to become a Holistic Health Coach. She has been in the health and fitness industry for a decade. Here, she dives […]
Read MoreHealthy Stuffed Peppers
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a large deep skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and then ground turkey. Brown the turkey, breaking it up as it cooks. Once the turkey […]
Read MoreWhy Mobility & Durability Is Important & Should Be Part of Your Workout Routine
Strategies for Increasing Mobility and Durability Considering the numerous benefits that increasing mobility can have (improved technique, reduced risk of both chronic and acute injury) you’d think that everyone in the gym was finding space in their programs to improve […]
Read MoreEnding the protein absorption myth, once and for all!
One of the most common myths about protein is that your body can only absorb a certain amount of it at any given time (the “magical” figure that most people land on lies somewhere in the range of 20-30 grams […]
Read MoreFluffy Protein Muffins
Ingredients Avocado oil spray for the muffin liners 2 large eggs ½ cup Greek yogurt plain, whole milk ¼ cup butter unsalted, melted, and slightly cooled 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite (equals about ⅓ cup sugar) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup almond flour blanched, finely ground (2 ounces) 2 scoops whey protein powder unsweetened (46 grams) 1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free […]
Read MoreStuffed Poblano Peppers
Ingredients Olive oil spray 4 poblano peppers medium-sized, 1 pound total weight with refuse, 12 ounces cleaned weight 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tomatoes medium, diced (10 ounces) ½ onion medium, diced (4 ounces) 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground […]
Read MoreDOES SPOT TRAINING ACTUALLY WORK?
WHY SPOT TRAINING DOESN’T WORK We’ve all heard it before (or possibly thought it before): “How do I get abs?”, “How do I get rid of my flabby arms?” or, my personal favorite, “I’ve been doing crunches every day for […]
Read MoreDoes magnesium help you sleep?
Various studies have found that magnesium may have a range of benefits, including helping to improve sleep quality. Magnesium is a mineral naturally present in many foods and available as a supplement. Regulating GABA in the CNS: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is […]
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