I woke up feeling a little under the weather the other day; all I wanted was a warm breakfast. And while I aimed to make a warm bowl of oatmeal, I noticed some quinoa in the fridge. *light bulb idea* Let me use quinoa instead! So here’s how it went: […]
Warming Baked Banana Oatmeal
I love oatmeal! And while it is hard to get bored with oatmeal with the many different flavors and toppings we can use, it is always nice to change-up your breakfast. With the same ingredients, you can have oatmeal in a completely different way. Here’s what you’ll need to make […]
Easy Raw Blueberry Jam
Want to know how to make your own raw jam in just 15 minutes? This recipe is gluten-free, refined sugar free and soy free, and best of all, its made in your kitchen. All you’ll need are the following 3 ingredients (+water): 4 cups fresh blueberries (or berries of choice) 2 Tbsp […]
What Our Food Cravings Usually Mean
We all get cravings! In fact, when we don’t eat balanced, our body doesn’t get all the nutrients it needs so it starts to crave foods that will satisfy that deficiency, even temporarily. Below are some common examples. Chocolate If you crave chocolate, it usually means that your body is […]
Alkaline vs. Acidic: What it’s all about
Why not try to change your morning routine and try replacing your daily coffee with a warm lemon, ginger and cayenne water: Ingredients: 1 cup water 1-inch fresh ginger root, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Dash of cayenne pepper Before you completely dismiss the idea, read below: Lemon […]
Protein101: What is Protein, and Why Do We Need It?
We’ve all heard about proteins and their benefits to shed weight and, build and repair lean muscles. But what are proteins? How do they support a healthy and active lifestyle? How much protein should you have? Proteins are essential for growth, brain development, healthy bones and the production of “happy” […]
Health Benefits of Dates
Throughout the month of Ramadan, dates are a common ingredient in the Muslim diet. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Break your fast by eating dates as it is purifying.” Dates contain a long list of minerals, vitamins, and health-benefiting phytonutrients required for normal growth, development and overall […]
Stay on top of your FitNut goals this Ramadan!
Hello everyone! We are now well into the second week of Ramadan. As such we thought it appropriate for our first blog post to cover Fitness and Nutrition during the holy month. We reached out to our favorite Personal Trainer and Nutritionist Cathleen Fitzgerald-Graham a.k.a CAT to talk about this. […]