Author Archives: Jennifer FIsher

Cottage Cheese for Lean Muscle & Tasty Topping Ideas

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This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

I take my snacking seriously . . . despite being a big goofball. All my crazy energy spent and the gym, running and just tackling life need replenishment in a quick but healthy way. Hiland Diary 5-oz cottage cheese cups - jennifer fisher - thefitork.com

I’ve long relied on dairy products to fuel me between meals and right now I’m loving the new single-serve cottage cheeses from Hiland Dairy. Hiland Dairy offers these cottage cheese in fruit flavors, savory flavors – and of course, plain and lower-fat curd varieties. Delicious eaten on-the-go and also a great foundation for yummy toppings. Learn more about cottage cheese as a muscle-building, healthy snack, find my creative topping ideas, and enter the Hiland Dairy Giveaway.  Continue reading →

Clementine Quinoa Kale Salad (with Minty Poppy Seed Dressing)

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Okay, I’m THAT girl who takes something healthy to a Super Bowl party. However, my Clementine Quinoa Kale Salad with Minty Poppy Seed Dressing is a most valuable, veggie-packed player among the field of nachos, chili, chicken wings and other traditional game day grub.

Clementine Quinoa Kale Salad with Minty Poppyseed Dressing

Read on to get this easy kale salad recipe: Continue reading →

Cell-abrate Aging Well as an Older Athlete with MitoQ

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by MitoQ. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

It’s 2020, a new year and a new decade and I’ve decided to be smart and refresh some of my workout energy and recovery strategies. Wasn’t it Einstein who quipped that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result? Well, he’s smarter than me – so I’m switching things up and “cell-abrating” being an older athlete.! 

MitoQ CoQ10 antioxidant support to the mitochondriaRead on to find out how I’ve added MitoQ, a supplement that delivers CoQq0 antioxidant support to the mitochondria (the “power plants” or “batteries” of your cells), to my daily routine as a smart way to support healthy energy levels, mental focus and overall wellbeing.  Continue reading →

Far East Broiled Blood Oranges | Paleo, Vegan

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Far East Broiled Blood Oranges are a healthy treat I was inspired to make with a few of these distinctively-colored oranges still sitting in my fruit bowl from the holidays and other simple ingredients I could rummage from the pantry. I’ve always loved broiled grapefruit, and so I figured it would probably translate well to most citrus – including blood oranges.Far East Broiled Blood Oranges

As with all broiled citrus or roasted citrus, I love how the juices mingle with the sugar that’s typically sprinkled on top to create a sweet caramelized crust. For these broiled oranges, I’ve used just a bit of date “sugar” to keep the recipe Paleo and just all around healthier. Read on to get all the unexpected flavorful ingredients and easy how-to: Continue reading →

Raspberry Beet Overnight Oats

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The consolation prize for my boot camp wake up alarm at 4:45 am is that I get to fuel up with a bowl of nourishing, loaded oats. Admittedly, 99 percent of the time, I am too fuzzy-headed and time-strapped to make said bowl of fabulous oats before the sun even rises. That’s why I love to meal prep overnight oats to get a jump start on breakfast.Raspberry Beet Overnight Oats

Check out my Raspberry Beet Overnight Oats recipe – not only is it pretty in pink but it’s a pretty amazingly healthy recipe for any day, even a busy Valentine’s Day breakfast.   Continue reading →