Don't skip the most important meal of the day, especially if you train in the a.m. These whole-food breakfast ideas will boost your energy and performance. In an ideal world, you’d eat a solid meal or snack 60 to 90 minutes before your early-morning workout, but if your schedule is crazy or you simply can’t stomach...
Dare to try this zesty low-carb entrée recipe from Next-Level Lifting Coach Candice Lewis-Carter. Who doesn’t love a savory, low-carb dish that’s also easy to make? Because I maintain a keto lifestyle to help manage my symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), I’m always looking for tasty dishes that focus mainly on protein and vegetables. I’m including...
Transform your end-of-summer barbecue menu with these healthy swaps guests will love. As summer winds down, there seem to be a lot of “lasts” — the last few carefree days before school starts, the last of the warm weather and sunshine, and the last barbecue of the season. Whether you’re hosting a Labor Day barbecue or bringing...
Looking for something to keep you feeling full? Turn to fiber. Here’s an apple shake that provides almost half your daily needs. Bulk up, belly down! Aim for 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day from fruits and vegetables. On a daily basis, most North American women get only about half the recommended amount. This...
Satisfy a craving for ice cream with this subzero hero. When temperatures soar, it’s likely you’ll have an appetite for anything that will help you keep your cool. But dig into too many pints of rocky road and there is a good chance you will emerge from flip-flop season minus your bikini body. Not all frosty...
This four-week meal plan will stoke your fat-burning fire and support your get-lean goals — without cravings or deprivation!The problem with most meal plans is that they drastically eliminate macronutrients or slash calories so much that you’re unable to resist the magnetic pull of that darned office doughnut box.But as every savvy Oxygen woman knows,...
Broccoli's little cousin is getting some serious love. Try these tasty new recipes that feature this superfood.For years, cauliflower has played second string to its flashier cousin, broccoli, but with scads of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and a glut of research proving its cancer-fighting properties, cauliflower can now assert superfood prowess. Try cauliflower one of...
Bison MeatballsIngredients1 lb ground bison1/2 cup white onion, diced2 tbsp black olives, diced1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced2 large garlic cloves, diced1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tsp basilSea salt and pepper, to taste1 tbsp olive oil1 jar (24 oz) unsalted tomato sauce (organic, if possible)InstructionsIn a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix together with your hands.In...
Bikini-Ready SoupReady in: 45 minutesMakes: 6 servingsIngredients1 tsp olive oil1 yellow onion1 celery stalk2 - 4 cloves of garlic, finely diced2 large pieces of fresh ginger, finely dicedChili powder or fresh chili, to taste1/2 large avocado1 lb cherry tomatoes1 cup low-sodium chicken stock3 cups of water2 handfuls fresh spinachSea salt and freshly ground black pepper,...
Bean BrowniesReady in: 45 minutesMakes: 20 servingsIngredientsDry3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp sea salt1/3 cup SucanatWet1 cup canned or boiled black beans, drained and mashed1/3 cup canola oil2 medium eggs2 egg whites2 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp unsweetened applesauceInstructionsPreheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8"x8" baking pan with parchment...