Craving a chocolate chip cookie, but wishing it was just a bit healthier? We’ve got you. These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls are the perfect little sweet treats that, due to it’s higher protein content, might even slightly contribute to your gains after a Pilates and barre class. We’re using vanilla protein powder forContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls”
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Should You Exercise Differently During Your Menstrual Cycle? The Science Behind Cycle Syncing
For a long time, women were taught to push through workouts the same way every day of the month. But in recent years, scientists and sports researchers have begun looking more closely at something many women have quietly noticed for years: some days workouts feel powerful and easy, and other days they feel harder thanContinue reading “Should You Exercise Differently During Your Menstrual Cycle? The Science Behind Cycle Syncing”
Creamy Broccoli Gnocchi
This deeply-rich and creamy broccoli gnocchi recipe is particularly for the days when a salad, just won’t cut it. The broccoli and spinach are perfect nutritious compliments to the velvety, cheese sauce while the gnocchi adds a unique texture to the pasta dish. Coming together in about 20 minutes, this easy and delicious meal mightContinue reading “Creamy Broccoli Gnocchi”
What Processed Foods Are Really Doing to Your Body
Processed foods are convenient, everywhere, and often hard to resist. They save time, satisfy cravings, and fit easily into busy schedules. But while they may simplify life in the short term, research shows they can quietly disrupt many of the systems that keep our bodies feeling balanced, energized, and healthy. First, What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?Continue reading “What Processed Foods Are Really Doing to Your Body”
Lemon & Mint Edamame Salad
Looking for something refreshing and nutrient-dense? This Lemon & Mint Edamame salad combines protein and fiber-rich edamame, hydrating cucumber, and antioxidant-packed mint with a bright splash of lemon. The result: a light, energizing dish that supports digestion and keeps you feeling satisfied. Perfect as a side-dish, a mid-day snack, or a light lunch, any timeContinue reading “Lemon & Mint Edamame Salad”
Part Two: A Thoughtful Approach To Intermittent Fasting
In Part One, we explored why when we eat matters just as much as what we eat, and how aligning meals with the body’s natural rhythm can support energy, digestion, and metabolic health. In Part Two, we will take this understanding a step further and look at how to apply intermittent fasting in real life.Continue reading “Part Two: A Thoughtful Approach To Intermittent Fasting”
Vegan Blueberry French Toast
Sometimes, you just crave a sweet, delicious and satisfying start to your day, and that’s exactly what this vegan blueberry french toast is – without the added sugar! We’ve re-made the classic french toast into a higher fiber, less sugar, but equally delicious breakfast. The banana, blueberries and cinnamon bring a natural sweetness along withContinue reading “Vegan Blueberry French Toast”
Part One: Intermittent Fasting and the Rhythm of the Body
Intermittent fasting has become part of everyday wellness conversations, but what makes it interesting is not the trend itself. It is the reason it works for so many people. At its heart, intermittent fasting is about rhythm. About giving the body predictable periods of sustenance and predictable periods of rest. Much like Pilates, it isContinue reading “Part One: Intermittent Fasting and the Rhythm of the Body”
Lentil Masala Soup
This Lentil Masala Soup is perfect for a cold day when you’re craving just a bit of spice in your life. It’s just as nourishing as it is comforting, packed with plant-based protein and layered with aromatic flavors of garam masala, garlic and turmeric. This soup is simple, yet bold in flavor and deeply satisfying,Continue reading “Lentil Masala Soup”
Pilates vs. Resistance Training: Which Is Better For Women?
With the social media fitness culture we have at the moment, I’m sure the thought has crossed your mind, “Should I be lifting heavy weights or is Pilates enough?” The quick answer: it depends on your goals. Both Pilates and resistance training have their own individual benefits, so understanding what they are and how theyContinue reading “Pilates vs. Resistance Training: Which Is Better For Women?”
