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6 Tips For Healthy Holiday Party Indulgence

Fit Athletic Blog - Healthy Party Indulgence

  ‘Tis the season of cookies, cheese platters and cocktails! While most of us love to indulge during the holiday season, nobody looks forward struggling into their regular pant size after the festivities have passed.   Rest assured! There’s no need to neglect yourself of holiday treats – you can still enjoy all of the […]

Four Healthy & Delicious Fall-Inspired Recipes

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  Fall is in the air! Cool weather is perfect for staying home and cooking up a storm. Here are four quick, easy, and healthy recipes to bring you right into the holidays guilt-free.       Cranberry Pecan Breakfast Cookies   1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 […]

6 Amazing San Diego Based Health Foods to Try Now

6 Amazing San Diego Based Health Foods to Try Now - Rau Raw Cacao Beverage

  Feeling bombarded by the overwhelming amount of new health foods lining grocery store aisles? Well you’re in luck, because we’ve narrowed down a few of our local favorites for you.   1. Rau   Rau bottles up everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure in an unexpected way. Chocolate in it’s raw form is called Cacao, an […]

7 Reasons We're Coo Coo for Coconuts + Recipe

Fit Athletic Health Benefits of Coconuts

  With all of the confusing and contradictory information on the subject of saturated fats out there, you might be surprised to learn that the naturally occurring saturated fat in coconut oil has AMAZING health benefits, some of which include:   1. Promoting heart health 2. Promoting weight loss 3. Supporting immune system health 4. […]

What Is a Nutrition Coach and Why Do I Need One?

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  Doctors and nutritionists can help people better understand certain health issues, but they often don’t have the time, resources, or individualized approach to guide and motivate people through their unique journey to lifelong, sustainable health. While they are able to provide advice, meal plans and prescriptions, oftentimes the most important missing components are ongoing […]

The Best Green Smoothie in Green Smoothie History

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Difficulty Level: Easy Time: 5 min. Servings: 2 Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories – 210, Protein – 17g, Fiber – 10g   Ingredients: 1 green apple, cored and quartered 1/2 banana 1/2 avocado 1 cup spinach or 2 leaves green Kale, stems discarded 1/3 cup juice from fresh squeezed organic lemons 1 cup fresh squeezed […]

Fit Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe

Fit Athletic Blog - Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe

Difficulty Level: Easy Time: 10min Prep, 40min Inactive Cook Time Servings: 2 Entrees/4 Sides   Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories – 40, Protein – 1g, Carbs – 1g   Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash extra virgin olive oil sea salt & fresh cracked peppercorn crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup organic reduced fat mozzarella, shredded […]

5 Crucial Food Tips for a Flat Belly

Fit Athletic Blog - Food for a Flat Belly

Intra-abdominal adipose tissue, also known as belly fat, is not only viewed as unpleasing aesthetically but also has a direct affect on the organs of the guttural region, slowing their function and wreaking havoc on your metabolism.   All the crunches in the world won’t get you those washboard abs you’ve been seeing in magazines […]

The Worst Enemies of Fat Metabolism

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To help our bodies metabolize fat properly, we need to make a list of the worst enemies of fat metabolism. So, what are they?   Artificial Sweeteners.   To avoid overloading your body with toxins, you should avoid Splenda, sucralose and aspartame. Stevia is okay.   Alcohol.   High levels of alcohol intake can cause […]

Proper Fueling: A Fit Trainer’s Roadmap to Clean Eating

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When it comes to an eating plan for your healthy lifestyle – who cares what you call it as long as you have boundless energy, strong immunity and can do anything your body asks! The goal is to train your body to derive it’s energy from proteins and fats instead of grains, legumes, processed dairy […]

Nutrition in Raw vs. Cooked Food

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Without a doubt, my favorite part of a healthy and fit lifestyle is the EATING! But when it comes to eating nutritious, real food, one topic that often comes up is: which is better, raw or cooked food? The easiest way to help answer the question of raw food vs. cooked food is by measuring […]

Top 3 Tips for Reducing Cravings & Boosting Mood

Fit Athletic Blog - Food Cravings

We’ve all been there. A long stressful day at work, and we failed to plan our meals accordingly.Or worse, we exert the time and energy to prepare our food, but office calamity and eponymous ‘fire-fighting’ steal the wind from our sails. So, in turn, our blood sugar turns into a turbulent roller coaster leaving us […]