Try this fresh, festive, immunity-boosting smoothie for breakfast or a snack. The illness-fighting nutrients come from the Kefir and greens, and antioxidant-rich dark chocolate is added because…well…a little chocolate can brighten anyone’s day. You can add the food dye if you put a lot of chocolate in, like I did, and need a little more green. Here’s to a Happy and HEALTHY St. Patty’s Day! Combine these ingredients in a blender: -1 cup Kefir (A yogurt-tasting natural fermented milk product with 5X the probiotics as yogurt.) -1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (for added creaminess) -2 peeled and frozen ripe …
5 Fitness Myths You Can Stop Believing
Fitness myths are prevalent because–let’s face it–They’re easy to believe. The answers to some fitness questions can’t seem to escape controversy or debate. Fitness research is filled with nuance, because the answers often depend on various factors and because everyone’s minds and bodies are different and unique. Once you find the answers that work for you, inside of science, then it becomes simple. A rule of thumb: Extremes are a red flag. A trend that tells you to always or never do something should give you pause. It can be hard to figure out what common fitness claims are myths, …