Amazing Watermelon Beet Smoothie for Post Workout Recovery

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This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org, however all opinions, content, and enthusiasm remain my own. #WatermelonEveryday

Scenario: You’ve run long or exercised hard, now you’re depleted by every definition of the word. Your body rose to the demands of the workout, but now it’s DONE, every resource is exhausted – physically, nutritionally, even mentally. You’re too tired to track down or make a square meal, but know you need some quality refueling STAT. Sound familiar?!Watermelon Beet Smoothie for Workout Recovery

My Amazing Watermelon Beet Workout Recovery Smoothie saves the day by whipping up in minutes to make the most of your workout gains. This happens courtesy of all the key nutrients that allow your taxed body to recover quickly so that you can perform again tomorrow at your best. Read on to get this easy smoothie recipe that’s a real game changer . . . and tastes amazing too! Continue reading →

Protein Peanut Butter Crêpes with Raspberries and Cream | Low-carb, Gluten-free

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Ooh-la-la, let them eat crêpes! It’s that time of year when I want to make my sweetie a special dessert, but don’t want to wreck our mindful, muscle-making food routine. So, I came up with Protein Peanut Butter Crêpes that I served with raspberries and whipped crème for our special date night dinner.

Peanut Butter Protein Crepes with raspberries | low carb and gluten free

These very thin protein pancakes are gluten-free and low carb, with each single crepe (with no topping or filling) has just 61 calories, 5.1 grams of protein and 1.9 grams net carbohydrate. Read on to get all the details and recipe: Continue reading →

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

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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 →