Monthly Archives: November, 2015

Featured Recipe: Spiced Raw Chocolate Truffles

11.19.2015

- By Aly Raymer, B/Spoke Studios                                                                                            Photo Credit: www.eatingrules.com

Tired of traditional pie for dessert? Try this delicious, health conscious and SUPER easy spiced raw chocolate truffle recipe. Raw cacao is a delicious source of antioxidants, magnesium, iron and fiber. Plus, this recipe is dairy free, gluten free and vegan!

Ingredients: 

2 cups jumbo Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup almond flour [...]

Featured Recipe: Roasted Yams & Sweet Potatoes

11.19.2015

- By Steve Macari, Drive 495                                                                                            Photo Credit: @naturally_nutritious

Yams and sweet potatoes are a great source of carbohydrates, are naturally sweet (especially when roasted), gluten-free and paleo-friendly.  This simple recipe is an excellent way to take your roasted sweet potatoes up a notch and maximize the flavor via a process known as blooming which opens up the herbs and spices by heating them in oil.
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Featured Recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash with Pomegranate over Arugula

11.18.2015

- By Lara Metz MS, RDN, CDN; Lara Metz Nutrition

Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving side? Look no further than this roasted acorn squash with pomegranate seeds and arugula recipe! So easy and delicious, plus it's loaded with antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids and fiber to fill you up (in a good way).

Ingredients (Yields 8 servings)
Olive oil cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive [...]

How to Stay Healthy & Fit Over Thanksgiving

11.18.2015

- By Mahri Relin, Body Conceptions

Thanksgiving can be a wonderful time of family, travel, and delicious food. It can also throw off your health and fitness regimen and even threaten to derail the momentum you've gained going into the holidays. 

Never fear! Follow these tips for some easy ways to stay healthy while also enjoying these festivities!

  1. Find your fitness before you [...]

FitReserve Studio Spotlight: Turnstyle Cycle

11.15.2015

Looking for an indoor cycling class that feels more like your outdoor ride? Look no further than Kendall Square's boutique fitness studio Turnstyle Cycle, which uses RealRyder® bikes in its indoor cycling classes. Though these less-than-stationary bikes might be a challenge to master at first, their fitness benefits are well worth the practice. 

Balance, steer and turn your way through these music-driven classes in an [...]