NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
CLICK HERE RECIPE SITE This No-Bake Energy Bites recipe is easy to make, full of feel-good ingredients, and irresistibly delicious! INGREDIENTS 1 cup old-fashioned oats 2/3 cup toasted shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened) 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 […]
Read MoreThe Link Between Cortisol and Exercise
PHOTO: MIODRAG IGNJATOVIC/GETTY IMAGES The word stress just brings up bad vibes, right? So, it makes sense that cortisol, “stress hormone” would have a bad reputation. But “cortisol is not, in itself, bad—it’s just a hormone,” says Mike Molloy, Ph.D., […]
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PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING
Apply It! After reading this article, the health and fitness professional should be able to: • Understand why providing clients with accessible strategies to enhance mental health is important; • Discuss the vital role of exercise in preventing and alleviating […]
Read MoreCHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS WITH GLAZE
CLICK HERE FOR RECIPE INGREDIENTS 3 1/2 ripe medium bananas, mashed 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter, softened 1/3 cup sugar 2 large egg whites 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 tbsp confectioners sugar, optional INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325°. Line […]
Read MorePandemic Posture
MOVE Are you rolling from your bed to the chair with little time in between? Make note of how often you are moving, then work toward scheduled or identified movement breaks. Aim for three to five movement minutes for every […]
Read MoreRoasted Cauliflower with Tahini Lemon Sauce
INGREDIENTS 1 large head cauliflower 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 2 tbsp chopped parsley Sauce 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup tahini 2 tbsp water 1/2 tsp honey (sub for 1 medjool date for whole30) 1/2 tsp salt INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) Cut the […]
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