Healthy Holiday Cookie Roundup

Office party cookie exchange? Kids’ gingerbread decorating party? In-laws holiday dinner? Chances are you’re going to be making a batch of cookies at least once this season. Instead of dusting off The Joy of Baking Cookbook for a dated chocolate chip cookie recipe, why don’t you try one of these festive and healthy recipes? We’ve pulled from our … Continued

5 Tips for a Healthy Halloween

Whether you’re under 10 years old or over 30, Halloween = candy overload. I mean, who can resist that pillowcase full of bite sized butterfingers? Instead of  feeling like the holiday got the best of you, we’ve got some tips to help you (and your kids) avoid the Halloween sugar hangover. Make a festive meal: Instead of sweets being the center of … Continued

Salted Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Ice cream lovers, listen up! If you haven’t tried banana “nice cream” yet, get ready because your dessert world is about to be rocked. By simply freezing bananas in small slices and blending, you get a rich, creamy and sweet mock “ice cream” made from only bananas. One try and you’ll be impressed with how similar … Continued

10 Healthy 4th of July Recipes

Whether your plans for the 4th of July are swimming in the sun or celebrating in the San Francisco fog, you’ll definitely be enjoying some summer food. Substitute the burgers and potato salad for these mouth watering recipes and make your party the healthiest one on the block. Appetizers Tomato Basil and Peach Skewers (pictured above):  Adding peaches to tomatoes, mozzarella and basil will make an … Continued

Understanding Your Cravings

Whether it’s salty, chocolate, sweets, meat or carbs, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of craving a specific food. Sometimes cravings are  social. For example, when it’s #nationaldonutday and after the 10th image of a donut on Facebook, you’ve GOT to have one. Other times, a craving is a red flag. We crave what our body … Continued

What Your Trainer Eats: Favorite Weeknight Dinners

We know that at the end of the day, dinner is the easiest meal to reach for quick and easy fixes….ahem we’re looking at you frozen pizza. Like you, our trainers have busy schedules with early mornings and late nights. So when it comes to getting no-fuss, healthy meals into their bodies – these guys are pro’s. … Continued

Easy Almond Gingerbread Bites

Looking for an easy treat for your holiday potlucks and parties? Feel like making a festive dessert, but know that those christmas cookies leave you feeling overdosed on sugar? Today’s recipe has got you covered. If you like the sweet, spicy holiday flavors of gingerbread, you’ll love this recipe. These little gingerbread bites contain NO sugar or … Continued

Guide To Sweeteners

Remember when agave syrup was all the rage? Today, you might be hearing more and more about coconut sugar.  But are these alternatives really healthy choices?  It can be confusing, especially when it comes to baking and cooking at home. So whether you’re baking a dish for a potluck or your favorite holiday recipe, we’ve … Continued

How To Eat Healthy When Eating Out

We live in one of the best cities…. from our stunning views and parks that make for amazing workouts to … … our food!   In fact, San Francisco has officially been called “obsessed” with food. Unfortunately, eating at food trucks, restaurants and cafes all the time can take a toll on our waistline, fitness goals and general health. We’ve all … Continued

A Healthy 4th of July Menu: 3 recipes to makeover your BBQ

Nothing says 4th of July like a summer BBQ, right? Whether you’re hosting your own or bringing a dish to a friends’, we want to send you off with some healthy recipes to impress. So we gathered our favorite mouthwateringsummer recipes for you below: Basil Guacamole…. Spicy Pineapple Chicken Kabobs… Coconut Cream and Strawberries Drooling … Continued