Last week we were saddened by the news that our beautiful friend Tory Brumm-Ward had passed away after a 2-year battle with angiosarcoma-breast cancer. At only 28 years old, the way Tory approached life and her cancer journey was both humbling & inspiring.
We’ll miss her bright smile, but know that s
B4BC Team Rider Kimmy Fasani was an article for Burton Girls about her experience at the Green Sports Alliance Summit, focusing on ways to make small lifestyle changes and live greener! Today, we’re trying #1, #3 and #5. What will you try today?
Remember, Healthy Earth = Healthy You!
We’re a big fan of superfoods here at B4BC, and sweet potatoes not only fit the bill quite nicely, but they can be substituted in just about every recipe that calls for regular potatoes. Give this salty-sweet recipe a try; you can’t go wrong with all the vitamins, minerals and fiber packed into these yummy little antioxidant-rich treats!
We all know that it feels good to give back, but did you know that it may even make us happier / healthier people?
More and more research is revealing the health benefits of volunteering. The latest comes in from a study from the University of Exeter (UK). Researchers found a strong positive link between volunteering and well-being. For example, volunteers had a 22% lower mortality rate than non-volunteers, and they also had higher self-esteem and happiness!
Kale Chips are the perfect crunchy treat that’s low in calories, fat and sodium and has high levels of vitamins and minerals – and when starting with a superfood like kale, you pretty much can’t go wrong. We found an easy and delicious Ginger Coconut Kale Chips recipe from Curious Cavemanda, who focuses on seasonal, paleo-based recipes and came up with this crazy good salty-sweet combo.
Time spent in the natural world is good for the mind, body, and soul. It’s important that we connect with Mother Nature on a daily basis to help balance out the busy work/life that we’ve all become accustomed to.
Last week B4BC team rider, Mimi Knoop, Mahfia.tv’s Kim Woozy, and myself experienced a 4-day adventure in Yosemite National Park camping, hiking, swimming, star-gazing, and finding our “Yosemite Secret Spots”. A week later we’re still flying high from the nature vibes!
B4BC GIVES BACK // We are so excited to announce that #B4BC & Holiday Valley were able to donate $5,670 to @CampGoodDays Women’s Oncology Program from the annual @HolidayValley and @boardroomeville Shred the Love winter board-a-thon!! Thanks to all for helping us shred the love! Also pictured: event sponsors @skm_group and @ievolve_ny, and top 3…
It’s the last Tuesday of the month, which means we get spoiled by one of B4BC Team Rider Elena Hight’s recipes for Tasty Tuesdays! This week’s recipe does not disappoint, and trust us you have never seen lima beans like this before! Get your spice on with some Spicy Curry Roasted Lima Beans from Elena Hight’s kitchen…you’ll thank us for it!
B4BC’s 9th Annual Skate the Lake [Tahoe] was an unprecedented success, fundraising over $20,000, more than TWICE the amount from last year! Our awesome group of 100+ participants skated or biked 28 miles around parts of the gorgeous bike path surrounding Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley this past weekend to raise money for B4BC’s education and prevention programs, and had a great time doing it.
The Farmers Market is a great place to find local, organic produce, and support your community as well! Shopping at a farmers’ market is a great way to meet local farmers and get fresh, flavorful produce while avoiding GMOs and pesticides (double check with your local farmer to make sure!). Need help finding one by you? Online resources like www.localharvest.org or www.farmersmarket.com help you find farmers’ markets in your area, often with live entertainment and unique vendors! Search for one near you to find your newest weekly ritual!