PAUSE 4 PREVENTION // The Science of Happiness
Did you know that there is a science behind happiness, and even more importantly, that cracking that code and being a happy person can help reduce your risk of cancer!?
TASTY TUESDAY // Elena Hight’s Chia Superfood Cereal
Another delicious Tasty Tuesday recipe from our guest chef and Team B4BC rider Elena Hight! This one is all about antioxidant-rich chia seeds, which have awesome positive health effects including preventing cancer, boosting energy, stabilizing blood sugar, aiding digestion, and lowering cholesterol. Read how to make this travel-friendly, super easy and healthy recipe below! From Elena:…
TASTY TUESDAYS // Cashew Coconut Energy Balls
Um, Y U M . Kick sugar to the curb this season with these healthy, tasty fruit-sweetened cashew balls that are a perfect snack to throw in a ziplock baggie and munch on the chairlift. They’re naturally sweetened with dates and have a hint of cardamom and orange, and will satisfy that sweet tooth and keep you powering through a day of slashing pow…or sweeten up a day of slashing spreadsheets.
PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // 7 Herbal Remedies for Stress
We love the healing power of herbs — especially herbs that can alleviate stress. Check out this awesomeinfographic from our friends at Health Central.
TASTY TUESDAYS // 10 Reasons You Should Be Using Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is one of those amazing superfoods that makes everything it touches magic…well not exactly, but the fact that it boosts metabolism when ingested, prevents wrinkles when applied to skin, and is better for cooking than olive oil, well, we don’t want to ruin the surprise. Read all 10 awesome uses for coconut oil below!
TASTY TUESDAYS // Honey Kale Salad
Kale is one of our favorite superfoods and we try to work it into anything we can, and this DELISH Honey Kale Salad is SO GOOD we can’t even handle it. This super easy 10 minute recipe will keep you happy, healthy and not breaking any new years resolutions…yet!
TASTY TUESDAYS // Elena Hight’s Caramelized Cacao Banana Bites
With every new calendar year we are all looking to better ourselves in one way or another. Trading fruit desserts in place of cakes and cookies is always a great way to cut back on sweets and feel healthier. However, sometimes a plain piece of fruit just doesn’t satisfy a sweet tooth!
PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // Forest Bathing for Healing
What the heck is forest bathing? Well first off, it has nothing to do with getting naked, and everything to do with soaking in positive energy and improving physical and mental health. Learn all about it here! I
TASTY TUESDAYS // Heirloom Tomato Soup
Baby, it’s C O L D outside! AKA get us some comfort food asap. This organic, vegan, creamy Heirloom Tomato soup recipe from our friends at Goofy Foot Foods is delicious and packed full of superfoods. Tomatoes, basil, garlic, hemp seeds and cashews are all highly revered for their powerful antioxidant and cancer-fighting properties, so get cozy…
TASTY TUESDAYS // Courtney’s Grilled Whole Wheat Pizza
We’re excited to feature this delicious, healthy recipe from Team B4BC surfer Courtney Conlogue as our #TastyTuesdays guest chef today! We love pizza all the time, but when you use all organic ingredients, whole wheat and flax seed pizza dough, and grill it on the BBQ for a hearty, wood-fired taste it’s unbelievable AND nutritious! Flax seeds are full of heart-healthy Omega-3’s, antioxidants, lignans and fiber, which makes this organic, whole grain pizza a perfect choice for healthy living.