2015 is here and it’s time to stick to those resolutions we set for ourselves! We’re on the road to a healthier lifestyle and with that comes… healthy snacks. Say goodbye to the chips and dip and hello to these DELISH snack bars packed with protein, fiber, and cancer-fighting superfoods! Chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth, goji berries for energy, and chia seeds for an overall health boost, what could be better?
The New Year is upon us! How? We aren’t quite sure. It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in 2014 and writing down our resolutions! Which brings us to this. Chances are you didn’t stick to all of the resolutions you made last year, we’re guilty too. Being healthy is always on our list of resolutions in some form or another, but it’s harder than it sounds to stick to it diligently. Getting motivated is one thing, but we all get busy and staying motivated is a whole different story. Being and staying healthy is a GREAT resolution to make and with some careful planning, you can make this goal way easier on yourself. Check out these tips to help you create a healthy new years resolution that you can actually keep:
We know we have it good out here in California, but it sure has been a chilly winter! As the nights get colder, we continue to find ourselves craving comfort foods that keep our bellies full and our bodies warm. This Moroccan Red Lentil Soup is packed with flavor and has some top-notch cancer fighting ingredients. Cooking up a batch of this is sure to satisfy your taste buds and help your body fight off nasty cancer causing cells.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVERYONE! We hope you are enjoying time with your family, friends, and loved ones! ‘Tis the season of giving and it is definitely one of our favorite times of the year. We all know it feels great to give someone a gift that they absolutely love, but we found out that both generosity and gratitude have great influences on our emotional and physical health. So… not only does giving benefit the receiver, it benefits you too! Check out this list of seven different ways that the holiday season helps you and your health!
Go overboard with the holiday sweets? Consider this recipe book your crash course on clean eating. We’re switching things up this Tasty Tuesday and instead of bringing you one awesome recipe, we’re bringing you an entire recipe book full of them! We teamed up with our friends over at Goofy Foot Foods and created Quick and Clean Salads & Smoothies for the Active Girl on the Go. This book gives you access to a ton of insanely delish recipes, tips and tricks for easy prep, info on why it’s all so very good for you, and even a few recipes from B4BC team rider and pro snowboarder Elena Hight.
The time has come for you to pack your suitcase, hop in the car, and head to your folks house for the holidays. Okay, maybe you’re not going to your parents house, but travel is at its peak during the holiday season and chances are that if you aren’t the lucky host of the year, you’re headed to someones house to celebrate the season! The most difficult part of holiday travel (hint: it’s not flight delays, traffic, or lack of a good nights sleep), is staying healthy and motivated. We know we aren’t the only ones who have this problem, so we’ve got some tips to help keep you your healthiest during this chaotic time of the year!
Recipe and photos courtesy of: Goofy Foot Foods Our friends over at Goofy Foot Foods have put a healthy twist on a holiday classic. This smoothie turns a heavy, boozy cake into something refreshing and light, a much needed change during the holiday season! It features all the fruit cake necessities but blends them together to…
Things can get pretty stressful around the holidays—and this should not be a surprise, but stress in no good for your bod. As if that wasn’t stressful enough, studies show that stress can increase your risk for breast cancer as well. You don’t need a zen retreat to escape the holiday crush—these simple strategies will…
It’s that time of year where it seems like we are always GO GO GO, but that doesn’t mean you have an excuse to stop eating right. Although the mornings may be chilly, smoothies are still a perfect way to get your day started out right and still make it out the door on time. This cancer-fighting green smoothie is packed with protein and potassium and will keep your stomach satisfied until lunch time!
It has been a super wet week here in Southern California and with rain comes snow… We are STOKED! Snowboarding season is finally here and is definitely one of our favorite times of the year. We cannot wait to spend all of our free time in the mountains! Not only is snowboarding insanely fun, it’s a great way to stay active during the chilly winter months. Burn calories and spend our time out in beautiful mother nature, you don’t have to tell us twice. Whether you’re a pro or just beginning, we’ve got a few reasons why you should spend some time on a board this season!