March is National Nutrition Month! It's the perfect time to take on healthy habits that fuel your body and your studio sessions. Keep your days and workouts fueled with clean, nutritious energy with these recipes!
Healthy Recipes for National Nutrition Month
Exploring healthy recipes is a fantastic way to invigorate your meals and enhance your overall well-being. Whether you're aiming to boost your energy, improve your nutrition, or simply add variety to your diet, incorporating wholesome ingredients into your cooking can make a significant difference. Healthy recipes often emphasize the use of fresh vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats, which can provide essential nutrients without compromising on flavor. For example, a vibrant quinoa salad loaded with colorful vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette can be both satisfying and nutritious, offering a refreshing alternative to more processed options.
Moreover, cooking healthy recipes at home allows you to take control of the ingredients you use, ensuring that your meals are free from excess sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives. Experimenting with herbs and spices can elevate the taste of your dishes while keeping them low in sodium and fat. From hearty vegetable soups to protein-packed smoothies, the possibilities are endless. Embracing healthy recipes not only supports physical health but also fosters a positive relationship with food, making each meal an opportunity to nourish your body and enjoy the process of creating something delicious.
Homemade Electrolytes
Store bought electrolyte beverages can often be pumped full of sugar. Sure, they give you energy, but what about when the sugar high wears off?
We found several recipes for electrolyte filled beverages perfect for hot days and intense training sessions. They're made from quality, natural ingredients to fuel and refresh you! Here's a sample of the recipes found from this post: Lemon Sports Drink
4 cups filtered water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt or real salt
1/4 cup raw honey (or more to taste)
a few drops of Concentrace minerals drops (optional)
For the rest of the instructions just click here!
Energy Bites
Delicious coconut, crunchy pistachios and energizing Matcha are the staples of this quick fix snack! They're simple to throw together and perfect to keep in your bag for an afternoon pick me up. These energy bites are made with clean, whole foods. Try these before your studio session for energy from natural sugars that won't leave you feeling sluggish later, or guilty for having a little something sweet.
Get the full run down here! Matcha is known to boost metabolism, provide energy and it contains antioxidants! Give these energy bites a try the next time you need something on the go! Check out what this treat is made of: Coconut, Pistachio & Matcha Energy Bites
1 cup of dates
1/2 cup of pistachio nuts
1/4 cup of ground almonds
1/4 cup of desiccated coconut
2 tbsp of coconut oil
1 tsp of matcha tea powder
Banana Oat Energy Bites
2 ripe bananas
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup almond butter (or peanut butter, or your favorite nut butter)
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Tons of fiber and a little touch of sweetness, make this the perfect option to prep on the weekend and have to toss in your bag and go all week long! This simple recipe is a great replacement for those breakfast bars we find in store. Clean ingredients combined with quick prep, ties a pretty purple bow around convenience and health consciousness. For full instructions check out Tip Hero!
Smoothies
Start off your day with this undeniably nutritious smoothie. It's full of micronutrients and sweetened naturally!
Blend like you would any other smoothie. It's super simple, affordable, and can be customized with any other greens or fruits that you prefer! Check out the inspiration for this morning refresher here! Power Green Pineapple Smoothie
Pineapple
Power Greens (spinach, kale, etc.)
Agave Syrup
Green Apple
and Chia Seeds
Enjoy these healthy, nutritious and delicious recipes to keep your days full of energy. Happy National Nutrition Month!
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