The Power of Purple
Purple fruits and vegetables are the black belts of food. I do not want to sound like your mother, but I will tell you this many times, “Eat your vegetables!” Most of us are not like the average...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to Smoothies
Are you constantly hearing about juicing and smoothies from everyone in the gym, office or on the ever-trusty resource that is the Internet? That is because they are big right now and like every other...
View ArticleMastering Weekly Meal Prep
Wouldn’t it be nice to always come home to a fridge full of prepared meals? Imagine coming home from training knowing you have food ready that is nutritionally on point for you. It is as simple as...
View ArticleThe Joys of Nut Butters
If you’ve been a kid, which we all have been, except for the Miyao Bros who were created in a lab specifically for jiu-jitsu, then we have fond memories of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. You...
View ArticlePortion Control 101
Raise your hand if you have found yourself feeling stuffed after a meal because your eyes were bigger than your stomach. *Raises hand* There is something satisfying about having a ton of different...
View ArticlePortion Control 101
Raise your hand if you have found yourself feeling stuffed after a meal because your eyes were bigger than your stomach. *Raises hand* There is something satisfying about having a ton of different...
View ArticleWhole Foods Vs Liquids
We flow like water, but should our food? With every New Year comes new and “improved” ways of achieving optimal nutrition. Within the grappling arts, we don’t always have to wait for the New Year; we...
View ArticleEat Healthy: learn the recipe for a refreshing papaya cream
Angela Gracie is one of the granddaughters of GM Carlos Gracie. She studied the nutritional system created by her grandfather and wrote a 100-page recipe book based on the Gracie Diet. Here she teaches...
View ArticleNeed a guilty-free snack? Try some healthy kale chips
It’s that kale, again! It’s so hot right now. We all know how sometimes we just crave a snack. They’re delicious, easy to find and a pleasure to eat. The problem is that most snacks are also unhealthy,...
View ArticleWho said Pizza is not good for you? Try this one made out of cauliflower
What about some pizza? Ok, it’s not really pizza, but it looks like pizza, it’s delicious and totally good for you. Click play and add this beauty to your healthy recipe book.
View ArticleProbiotics are your friends! Learn how to make your own coconut yogurt
Probiotics are some of your best friends. They boost your immune system, help your gastrointestinal system and more. Here’s a great recipe for some homemade coconut yogurt that do not require milk....
View ArticleHow about a steak, but a healthy cauliflower steak?
Cauliflower are only bad for you when they are on your ear. On your plate, they have antioxidant properties and have been linked to decreased risk of some cancers. It also brings benefits to your...
View ArticleWhy Every Grappler Should Drink Coffee!
Coffee isn’t usually considered a health food, but it should be. Among the grappling community, there seems to be a coffee subculture emerging, and that’s a good thing. Along with giving you a little...
View Article7 tips to have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday
Thanksgiving day is upon us with everything that means. Long travels, family reunion and lots of food and drinks. So, how can you stay healthy and not put the kibosh on all your everyday effort to live...
View ArticleBuyers Guide: Meal Replacement Bars
If you are an athlete, eating can be a full-time job. The more active you are, the more calories you burn, and replacing those calories is crucial to maintain performance, overall health, and...
View ArticleSugar or Subs? Everything you need to know about how to manage sugars.
Sugar, the sweet, sweet…sweetness of life. The nutrient that gives us that much needed boost at times but can also give our waistline a not so needed boost. It is found in just about every food out...
View ArticleMastering Weekly Meal Prep
Wouldn’t it be nice to always come home to a fridge full of prepared meals? Imagine coming home from training knowing you have food ready that is nutritionally on point for you. It is as simple as...
View ArticleThe Joys of Nut Butters
If you’ve been a kid, which we all have been, except for the Miyao Bros who were created in a lab specifically for jiu-jitsu, then we have fond memories of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. You...
View ArticleNeed a Guilty-Free Snack? Try Some Healthy Kale Chips
It’s that kale, again! It’s so hot right now. We all know how sometimes we just crave a snack. They’re delicious, easy to find and a pleasure to eat. The problem is that most snacks are also unhealthy,...
View ArticleCauliflower – Good For More Than Just Ears
When you hear the term “superfood” thrown around, the first items that come to mind are maybe acai, almonds, avocados, quinoa, kale… the list goes on. One common vegetable you’ve probably been eating...
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