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Recipes, exercises + other healthy living tips from Whitney + Byron
Top 10 Things NOT to Do in the Gym
Here are 10 things that you should absolutely avoid doing in the gym in interest of safety, humanity and self-preservation.
The Truth: Compression Clothing and Performance
Compression garmets have recently received a lot of attention. Learn to what degree the claims are true and what to buy to improve your performance on the field or in the gym.
Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Bars
Frighteningly tasty treat! Satisfies cravings for sweet, spicy, chewy + chocolate delights without derailing diet. Per serving: 75 calories, 4g fat + 7g natural sugar vs. traditional pumpkin bread 410calories, 15g fat + 39g sugar! Gluten free. No refined sugar. Low fat.
GMOs vs. Our Food and Health Debate on Dr. Oz Show
Learn about the GMOs in many foods we thought were healthy. Dr. Oz hosts a debate about these controversial foods.
Top Foods for Pain Relief
Science is starting to recognize that foods can relieve pain as well as—or even better than—drugs. Check out what foods incorporated with a healthy diet free of processed foods can reduce or eliminate unnecessary pain!
Improve Your Running Technique
Too many aches and pains from running every day? Running shouldn't cause the body to break down but BAD running does. Improve your running mechanics and you'll find that not only will you lessen you injuries, you'll also find it easier to improve pace and stamina.
Healthy Summer BBQ Party Recipes
Enjoy these healthy party foods at your holiday barbecue! All F&F recipes are lower in fat and sodium than original dishes. No refined sugar - ever! Always gluten free!
Red, Black and Blue Salad - Strawberries, Steak and Blue Cheese
Enjoy this reduced fat and sugar, flavorful steak, strawberry and blue cheese salad anytime!
Balsamic Vinaigrette - Low Fat, Low Calorie, No Sugar Added
Enjoy this naturally low fat, sugar free, low calorie balsamic vinaigrette on salads and as a meat marinade!
Angel Food Cake - Gluten Free, Low Sugar
Cake! High protein, gluten free, fat free, low carb angel food cake! Light as air! As guiltless as it is delicious!
Keep Your Summer Body This Winter
Keep the hard body you earned this summer! Here's trainers' top tips to avoid winter weight gain.
Natural Energy Boost - Get Active!
Reduce fatigue, stress and cravings... improve immunity, focus and energy with exercise? Learn how!
Fitness and Fuel LA Endorses CA Right to Know
Consumers have a right to know what's in the food we eat, including whether food is genetically engineered. The FDA does not require safety assessments of genetically engineered foods for human consumption so frequently unwanted toxins map their way into our food. FItness and Fuel LA supports the CA Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act.
Guilt Free Tzatziki
Tzatziki, made guilt free using 0% Greek yogurt and limited olive oil to keep fat and calories low. This super easy recipe is ready in as little as 15 minutes, it goes great with grilled or oven roasted lamb and can also be used as a dip but swap out the pita bread and enjoy it with veggie sticks instead.
Eating Healthy at a Mexican Restaurant
Love Mexican food? Wish it were healthier? Read on to cut the calories, fat and carbs at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Dieters Make
All calories are not created equal. Trying to lose weight or sculpt a body you can be proud of is impossible without the right fuel! Avoid these common mistakes we catch clients making during their first week training.
Trainer's Top Tips to Heal Shin Splints
Sidelined by painful shin splints? Here's one trainer's top tips for healing shin splints and getting back in the game.
Outdoor workouts
Time to head out into the great outdoors and make use of the wonderful California weather with these great outdoor workout ideas. Get fit and get tanned at the same time.
Easy Pasta Salad (Gluten Free)
Try this flavor-packed pasta salad this summer for a satisfying chilled lunch poolside, on the beach or any BBQ. Replace traditional semolina pasta with quinoa pasta removes gluten. Increasing ratio of fresh vegetables - peppers, tomatoes, red onions and olives - to pasta amplifies vitamins and minerals while lowering carbs. Diced chicken and a little sheep milk feta provide a comprehensive protein boost and further reduce carbs in each serving. Serve over spinach or kale for added greens.
Pistachio Ice Cream Smoothie
Enjoy this high protein smoothie post-workout or anytime you need a quick meal disguised as a sweet treat. Tastes like pistachio ice cream! You won't miss the lactose.
