Fitness & Wellness Blog

By: Madison WrightBlog Coordinator + Core Fusion Teacher Labor Day Weekend is here and we all know what that means; hightailing it to a relaxing warm place where we can soak up the last few rays of the summer sun and let loose with a bit of carefree over indulgence before we have to get back to the “real world.” In our fast-paced, information overload society, let loose weekends like Labor Day are incredibly important for a properly balanced mind, body and spirit. But just because you’re kicking back, doesn’t mean you have to go AWOL on your healthy habits. Doing just a few health conscience things each day can

We’re all for salads and green juice… but it’s even better when a homemade dessert actually helps us sneak in the veggies. Enter: our Zucchini Lemon Bars. Zucchinis add fiber, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory goodness to this dessert. We also swapped in whole wheat flour and coconut sugar for a better glycemic index (read: no sugar-induced energy crash), and omega-3 rich grass-fed butter.The crust: 4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted grass-fed butter, softened 1/4 c. coconut sugar 1 c. whole wheat flour pinch of saltThe filling: 2 large eggs 1 egg white 3/4 c. coconut sugar 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 1 medium yellow zucchini, gratedDirections: In a medium bowl,

Pack these with you this holiday season! Here’s our list of must-reads for holiday travels.THE LIGHT VACATION READ The Place We Met by Isabelle Broom It’s fun, light, and the picturesque Italian setting (and drool-worthy food descriptions) make it our pick for a light vacation read. It begins at New Year’s and features two relatable heroines on a travel adventure.NON-FICTION FAVORITE This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Phillips This heartfelt memoir will make you laugh — and fall in love with Busy Phillips; that is, if you didn’t already via her Instagram stories.MYSTERY READ Glass Houses by Louise Penney The intricate plot of this mystery novel kept us turning pages… and the cozy, snowy,