We’re crazy over all things matcha, all things coconut, and all things chia pudding, so when the three combined in one recipe, we couldn’t help but get giddy and excited. Related Stories:We’re Dying Over This 4-Ingredient Dairy-Free Matcha Ice Cream Because matcha is a known weight-loss booster thanks to a concentrate called EGCG (which can…
We love them for their superfood qualities, but did you know that chia seeds are also great for weight loss? From fighting fat to lowering your chances of overeating, there are several ways in which chia seeds contribute to a slimmer, healthier you. Take a look at these benefits, and start adding chia into your…
Love superfoods, but don’t know how to actually eat them? Let’s start with grains and seeds – chia seeds and flax seeds, quinoa, millet, hemp hearts, and farro. Related Stories: The Next Super Grain You Should Be Eating With each of them having weight loss benefits thanks to supersatiating protein and debloating digestive powers, you’re…
This is a combination of the ever-popular overnight oats and a classic fruit cobbler, but with more of a focus on the fruit and without all the baking! These make-ahead masterpieces are not only good for breakfast on the go but also as a nutrient-packed snack or dessert. Switch up the raspberries with any seasonal…
They might be an ancient superfood, but chia seeds are having a moment. High in protein, fiber, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3s, the little seeds have a lot of qualities to love. Just one ounce (about two tablespoons) provides 11 grams of fiber, four grams of protein, and five grams of omega-3 fatty acids. If you’re…
The following post was originally featured on Eating Bird Food and written by Brittany Mullins, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. This pineapple recovery smoothie is packed with nutrients known to help decrease inflammation and in turn, speed up muscle recovery. Yesterday’s green smoothie workshop at my local Pure Barre studio was a success!…
Paleo blogger and cookbook author Cassy Joy Garcia takes the Fourth of July very seriously – she’s a Texan, after all! Related Stories: Healthy Taco Tuesday Inspiration From a Paleo Expert She created these festive chia puddings as a tasty party treat for holiday celebrations. The sweet summertime berries are perfectly on theme, and the…
Your breakfast is taking a vacation! If you love smoothie bowls and chia pudding, try this tropical twist on a breakfast treat: coconut shells for bowls! This edible trend is loaded with healthy, satiating fats and makes your breakfast time (or snack time) so much more beautiful. Reminiscing or dreaming of an island getaway? Make…
Chia seeds are most definitely one of our favorite superfoods because they’re relatively tasteless and you can add them into virtually anything: baked goods, salads, smoothies, dressings – you name it! They’re rich in brain-boosting omega-3s and calming, muscle-relaxing magnesium. They’ve also got high protein and fiber levels to keep you full and ready to…
We are big fans of chia over here. The powerful little seeds are basically a wonder to behold: something so innocuous and small contains so much protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron. They’ve also got serotonin-releasing tryptophan, and they’re high in omega-3 fatty acids. Amazing, right? A common question, however, is: “How do you…
