This kale salad has it all: nutty barley, crunchy sunflower seeds, creamy avocado, salty feta cheese, chickpeas and red onions, and tossed in a tangy honey and lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a week-day lunch! Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 4 Calores: 400kcal Course: Dinner Cuisine:……
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By: Natasha Paulic, Registered Dietitian The internet is filled with advice on how to eat a healthy diet. But how do you know which advice to follow? Should you eat a paleo or vegan diet? Should you count calories or macros? Healthy eating is much more simple than most people think. If you feel confused……
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“Alex & Oliver are inspirations to many (myself included)! They always come to class with a smile on their faces and a positive attitude and they are always willing to help other people in class. You can catch Alex & Oliver matching in the back squares and crushing workouts together. Not only are they consistent……
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Well, Hello There! I’m Omkar, your new powerlifting coach. Here’s my quick little introduction: Growing up in India, I was a skinny little kid who was never into lifting weights. Played cricket and soccer but but lost touch with it when I got older. Moved to the US for work and the boring Chicago winters is……
STARTS WITH PLANNING Pick a day to plan out the week’s meals and hit the grocery store. “For most of us, Sunday is the easiest day to check out what’s already in the fridge. Write out the week’s menu, and shop.” USE WHAT YOU’VE GOT To save yourself time and dollars, plan meals around ingredients……
Water is essential for life and it is very important to get the right amount of fluid to be healthy. With it cold outside, it can sometimes be confusing to know how much you need and to get it in with the absence of excessive thirst. However, there are lots of mixed messages about how……
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This high protein Tzatziki Sauce can be used as a dip for raw veggies, crackers, pita, grilled vegetables, chicken skewers, and more. The use of plain Greek yogurt makes it high protein. You can make this ahead of time as part of meal prep and use it throughout the week. Ingredients Instructions…
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Congratulations to everyone who crushed this year’s CrossFit Open! We are so proud of you all & cannot wait for next year! ICYMI: Here’s a quick recap of what your peers were up to over the last 3 weeks. We had over 20 members who registered and/or did the Open workouts this year (wow!), which……
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Most people think of snacking as a bad habit when trying to improve their nutrition. However, snacking can be a great way to get in some more nutrient dense foods, keep your energy levels up, fuel your workouts, and help prevent overeating at meals. See below for some snack advice! Protein Carbohydrates 1-2 Tbsp Peanut……
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