Food and Nutrition

Electrolyte spritzer!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup watermelon, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup coconut water
  • 1/4 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup sparkling mineral water
  • optional garnish: mint leaves

INSTRUCTIONS:

Blend watermelon, coconut water, honey and lime juice in a blender. Stir in sparkling water. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.


My 5 Go-to Breakfast Recipes

5 go-to breakfast recipes from The Fitness App meal plans that are quick & easy, incorporate all your macros in their healthiest form, and packed with nutrients! Oh yeah, they’re tasty too!

Each recipe SERVES 2.


Super Grain Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions:


Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS:


Antioxidant Breakfast Bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
  • ½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:


Foods that act as antidepressants: How nutrition can affect your mood

Depression is a common mental health condition that can be difficult to manage. While medications and therapy are effective treatments, research has shown that certain foods can also act as natural antidepressants. In this blog, we’ll explore how nutrition can affect your mood, and provide a list of foods that can act as natural antidepressants.