Healthy Holiday Dishes

Healthy Classic Holiday Dishes   The holiday season is underway, and that means dinner parties with family, friends, and coworkers. The average person gains one to two pounds over the holiday season, but unfortunately almost 65% of us gain closer five pounds....

White Chicken or Vegetarian Chili

Try this hearty recipe to fill you up and keep you warm during the Fall and Winter months. Ingredients 2 lbs. chicken, cooked and shredded (see below to make this dish vegetarian friendly) 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium jalapeno,...

Is It Time for Sugar Rehab?

By Ryan Halvorson Welcome to the season of sweets! If you’re like me it can be difficult to make it through the next few months unscathed. And that’s ok. While I don’t necessarily buy into the “people-gain-5-pounds-during-the-hoidays-and-never-burn-it-off” mentality,...

The Proof Is in the Protein

How increasing your protein intake can help you achieve your fitness goals. By Katelyn Castro You can bet this month’s inspiration came from one of our very own Bird Rock Fit members. I frequently get questions on ways to decrease muscle soreness and increase energy,...

Curry Pumpkin Coconut Soup

  Healthy Recipe: Coconut Pumpkin Curry Soup Need a little more pumpkin in your life? Add in this hearty, healthy, delicious staple into your weekly menu. Ingredients • ¼ cup coconut oil • 2 medium carrots, chopped • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped • 1 medium...

The Power of the Pumpkin

  The Power of Pumpkin By Katelyn Castro This autumn staple is a great addition to a well-rounded nutrition plan. It’s pumpkin season! Need I say more? Fall is just around the corner which means the kids are back in school, football season has started, and the...