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!
We all know that eating our greens is important, but guys… It’s more important than we thought! Leafy greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients, all things that our bodies LOVE. Leafy greens are somewhat of a secret superfood because people just don’t realize how many amazing benefits they can get out of them!
Article and photos courtesy of: POPSUGAR We’re always sad to see summer go but we couldn’t be more excited to jump right into fall. When we think of fall, we tend to think of pumpkins and squash but we have good news! The fall harvest brings in tons of other fresh, tasty fruits and veggies!…
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!
Our educational booth is on the road close to 100 days out of the year. Being on the road means eating on the go, which can easily lead too some pretty gnarly dietary choices. So our Pause For Prevention tip this week is to BE PREPARED! Whether you’re traveling or have a jam-packed work/life schedule be…
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for family, friends, good health and amazing food! For this weeks Tasty Tuesday we found a healthy & decadent side dish that you can feel extra good about serving up to the family, “Brussels Sprouts with Apples & Shallots”! (Photo via WholeFoodsMarket.com) This easy stovetop dish creates a delicious balance between…
This week our Tasty Tuesday comes straight from the kitchen of B4BC Team Rider and Olympian Elena Hight! “As my own personal effort to conserve our environment and support my local community I always try to shop at my local farmer’s market on Sunday’s. The organic produce is literally just picked from the local farms…
This pasta makes use of two of the best summer ingredients: avocado and basil. This recipe is naturally vegan and can easily be made gluten-free depending on the type of noodles you use. It tastes great warm or cold and is a great dish to serve at a barbecue, or you can keep it in…
Kale has made an appearance on more than one Tasty Tuesday, but we just love it so much! It’s so versatile, and today we’re sharing yet another delicious way to enjoy it. This bowl is hearty but not heavy, and it will make your body feel very happy. To recap on the health benefits of kale, it…
Mom always said to eat your veggies, but she probably didn’t say anything about cruciferous veggies specifically. Cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and especially broccoli, contain high amounts of sulforaphane, which has major benefits for fighting breast cancer. Here’s a quote from our friend Vivekan at Bodhisattva Yoga: More and more, science is pointing to diet…