A quinoa recipe that’s delicious, tastes amazing, and EASY to make. Quinoa, a high-protein grain native to South America can be found in most health food. This quinoa recipe represents a tapioca texture, but with fantastic nutritional benefits! 2/3 C Quinoa, uncooked 2 C skim Milk 2 T skim Milk 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 c […]
Category Archives: Fuel
10 Foods Not to Eat Before Running or Racing
I love to eat. That is no secret, but really, what runner doesn’t? Food is fuel…
5 Thanksgiving Paleo Healthy Recipes
5 Incredible Healthy Recipes for Turkey Day As a chef I enjoy eating food that is delicious and filling. But as a mom I know the importance of good nutrition and healthy choices; keeping that balance can be difficult especially during the holidays. As an alternative, these Thanksgiving Paleo recipes give me some of the comfort […]
How To Order Healthy Cocktails, And Not Crash Your Diet
With a little knowledge and some planning, you can enjoy healthy cocktails without packing on the pounds. In an effort to maintain balance in a healthy lifestyle, most of us will indulge in occasional cocktails here and there. But more often than not, we choose high-calorie drinks that can easily sabotage our efforts to stay […]
Eating Less Animal Protein May Save Your Life
Editor’s note: At Fit Nation Magazine, we believe in representing all sides of an issue. We do not promote any particular diets or fitness plans, and our authors’ opinions are their own. This is a controversial topic, but I am a strong proponent of giving up meat and dairy and focusing on a more vegan/vegetarian […]
Meatless Monday: Bell Pepper Tempeh Fajitas
Kick off the week sans meat with a Mexican themed dish that is sure to please. Tempeh is marinated in lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper. The tempeh is grilled and accompanied by bell peppers and red onions in this Tex-Mex treat, perfect for a quick Meatless Monday meal. This recipe comes […]
Are berries the ultimate energy superfood?!
Delicious, beautiful, sweet, and simple-berries are as healthful as they are diverse. As a snack, in a fruit salad, or for dessert, simply pick, wash, and eat them to reap the nutritional benefits they have to offer. Recent research has focused…
6 Mood-Boosting Foods That Are Also Good For Your Gut
These mood-boosting foods do double duty by balancing your gut health and your emotions. What we put into our bodies directly effects how we feel (and we’re not just talking about the guilt that comes from eating a whole box of Oreos). There are certain nutrients that greatly impact our emotions because they impact the our gut flora. […]
Hydrate Better With The New Coconut Water Alternatives
Coconut water alternatives are picking up steam. Here are the ones you should keep your eyes on in the coming months. A couple of years ago few of us – even athletes –were aware of coconut water. Now you can find it on shelves of even the most uninspired supermarkets. But as the claims around […]
6 Delicious Breakfast Ideas For A Healthy Gut
Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, these mouthwatering breakfasts will help you maintain a healthy gut. It’s not for nothing that momma always said breakfast is the most important meal of the day – it sets the blueprint for the hours to come. A healthy gut contributes to the health of […]