Healthy Holiday Menu: 5 Easy Food Swaps

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Healthy Holiday Menu: 5 Easy Food Swaps

If you’re trying to stay on track during the holidays or just want to have a healthier holiday menu, we’ve got a few ideas for you. The holiday time of the year tends to bring an onslaught of sweets, treats and adult beverages. Many of these items are high in sugar, contain unhealthy fats and leave you feeling tired and bloated after a holiday meal. Often times we associate healthy food with bland and boring but this is simply not the case anymore.

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10 Simple High Protein Snacks

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10 Simple High Protein Snacks

When you’re trying to eat healthy, easy snacks that don’t take a ton of prep time make a big difference. Protein always seems to be one of the hardest parts for a snack. It’s hard to find protein sources of good quality that are easy to eat and prepare for snacking. Who wants to spend all of their time meal prepping? We’re all busy enough as it is so making snacks simple and accessible is the goal. This list provides a number of high quality protein snacks that you can enjoy on a daily basis and don’t have to spend a ton of time preparing.

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4 Tips For A Healthier Vacation

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4 Tips For A Healthier Vacation

Vacation traditionally means blowing off your normal routine. Generally, we're consuming food we might not eat on a normal day, we might abstain from working out in order to give our bodies a rest and possibly indulge in adult beverages. This has become what vacation is about; an escape from our normal reality. With a few simple steps, your vacation can be much more balanced and healthy, yet still leave you feeling that vacation vibe.

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Vanilla, Maple and Flax Protein Smoothie

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Vanilla, Maple and Flax Protein Smoothie

Feeding your body the proper nutrients first thing in the morning is essential to having a healthy day. For many people, the first meal of the day pretty much sets the tone for the full day of eating. It’s important to start with a meal that’s well balanced and nutrient dense. Nutrient density refers to both the macronutrients (protein, carbs + fat) as well as the micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. This protein smoothie packs delicious nutrient punch!

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Counting Calories: Not All Calories Are Created Equal

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Counting Calories: Not All Calories Are Created Equal

If you’re trying to lose weight, counting calories is a good place to start but it’s not the end all be all to weight loss. You need to burn more calories than you take in to shed unwanted pounds. If you’re trying to eat for optimal health, you’ll need to pick the best quality fresh, whole foods possible. Pretty simple concept to grasp, right? Unfortunately, not all calories are created equal and not all calories are good for you. Adhere to these simple tips to incorporate the best calorie strategy for you and avoid those that won’t help you in weight loss or nutritional quality.

In this blog post, we dive into why calorie counting can be misleading, alternatives to calorie counting and learning which information is truly important for your weight loss goals.

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7 Simple Tips For Stress Reduction

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7 Simple Tips For Stress Reduction

In these busy, hectic times, many people seek ways to reduce stress to get through their day. Whether your job, home life or other outside stressor is the culprit, most people are trying to find ways to reduce stress and/or eliminate it completely. Stress is a normal part of life, and sometimes, in certain situations, stress can increase productivity. But in cases of too much stress, this can have an impact on your health. Stress can cause headaches, high blood pressure, muscle aches and more. Stress comes in many different forms from mental to physical, chemical, electromagnetic, radiation and more. These seven tips may help reduce the stress in your life.

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3 Signs Your Workout Isn't Working Anymore

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3 Signs Your Workout Isn't Working Anymore

There comes a time in each fitness routine when you kind of know your workout isn’t working anymore. It’s like the bad boyfriend or girlfriend you don’t want to break up with. You’re perfectly happy with the routine, comfortable in the scenario and not looking forward to change. On the other hand, you really want to be happy but are just having a hard time moving forward. Sound familiar?

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4 Tips: How To Get Your Workouts In During The Holidays

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4 Tips: How To Get Your Workouts In During The Holidays

Maintaining your fitness regimen is important for a sound body and mind. Finding the time to work out during the holiday season always seems to be somewhat of a challenge. It’s always tough with holiday get togethers, work parties and having friends and family in town to find time for working out. Whether you’re trying to plan your workouts during holiday time or time starved in general, these tips will help you keep up with your workouts during even the busiest times of the year.

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