Fitness & Wellness Blog

Sometimes, you just need that satisfying indulgence of chocolate to boost your mood and satisfy your sweet tooth. We’re giving you a recipe for a healthy Chocolate Mug Cake that will make you feel like you’re a little kid at a birthday party (without the sugar rush). Ingredients: ½ ripened banana1 whole egg1/3 cup Kodiak pancake mix, or any mix you have on hand!1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt Directions: In a large mug, mix mashed banana, 1 whole egg, and yogurt. Stir well until blended. Add in pancake mix, and cocoa powder.For extra chocolatey goodness, top with 1 tbsp of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Place the chips in

Pulse flours are made from pulses, which are the edible seeds of legumes (chickpeas, lentils, peas, etc). These gluten-free flours are packed with protein, fiber, and are typically very low in fat. All of these qualities make the flour more nutritious and filling, which can help fuel healthy digestion and a strong immune system. Pulse flours also contain powerful nutrients such as folate and iron, important for growth, energy, and red blood cell formation and regulation. We’re breaking down all of our top picks for plant-based pulse flours and why they are so darn good for you! Let’s get into it. Chickpea FlourFound at most grocery stores, chickpea flour is

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer! As many of us have started to up the sweat sessions and lighten up the grub, it can be tough to keep it consistent with the start of scrumptious summer shindigs. The good news is there are many ways to savor all of the good stuff while staying on a healthy track.   Hydrate! - Amongst the celebratory beverages and other indulgences, it’s important to drink lots of water in order to avoid becoming dehydrated and getting a seriously unwanted headache. Keeping the water intake consistent can also keep you from overindulging on the goodies. Sweat! It’s inevitable, we are going