Ever since I was in college, I've always enjoyed scoping out new brands and trying new products that I believe fit in with my fitness and nutrition goals and, of course, are Strong Girl Approved! The entire protein industry has definitely come a long way in the last couple of years and finally there are [...]
Last night I cooked for my whole family and decided to whip them up two Strong Girl Recipes: Salmon Burgers & Fish Tacos with Yam Fries! These are Strong Girl Nutrition Plan Approved: Lean Protein (Fish) + Carbs (Tortillas, Buns, Yams) + Fat (Avocado, Light Sprinkle of Cheese, Dipping Sauce, Olive Oil) + Greens & Veggies [...]
I LOVE carrot juice. When I was in college, I would buy carrot juice by the gallon and drink at least a cup everyday. However, I recommend staying away from store-bought juices because they are filled with extra sugars and preservatives to keep the juices from spoiling quickly. I've always wanted a juicer, so last year [...]
The Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap is my favorite "healthy" option when grabbing a quick breakfast and coffee at Starbucks. Even though it's one of their healthier options on the menu for its good source of protein and carbs, as expected, it's still loaded with sodium! (I would say the Egg & Cheddar Sandwich and the Reduced-Fat Turkey [...]
We all know that pumpkins play the starring role in Fall tradition every year. Not only are they a fun novelty around this time, but they’re also extremely versatile in the kitchen. And because they work their way into every dish and baked good imaginable, their health benefits are worth talking about and shining the [...]
Antioxidant: [an·ti·ox·i·dant] Vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other nutrients that protect and repair cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, when your cells use oxygen, when you drink alcohol, and when your body is exposed to the environment like smoke, smog, the sun, and radiation. [...]
Trend Alert: The Coconut. Every time I go to the market, I see some new coconut product jumping out at me... if it's not a new coconut water brand, it's a new type of coconut yogurt, butter, cream, sugar and even now ice cream and alcohol! What's next?! But people haven't always been so loco [...]
We are obsessed with our delicious daily midday snack! We discovered Elli Quark over a year ago and have been loving this German secret since! They call it a cheese, but it it essentially like a yogurt! It's super light and airy and we love the smoother and less thick consistency it has! Here is [...]
Happy Shamrock Day! In honor of St. Paddy (and yes, I had to look up St. Patty vs. St. Paddy), here are 2 Strong Girl Recipes for you--a juice for all of you juicers and a protein shake if you're on the run! St. Paddy's Greens Juice: Base: ½ Cup Coconut Water Fruit: ½ Granny Smith [...]
Beets may not get a lot of attention these days, but they are one of the most underrated vegetables that actually date all the way back to the ancient Romans for their amazing health benefits. Whether you are an athlete, weekend warrior or just want to be fit and healthy, next time you’re at the [...]
