Written by: Grace Poppe, Membership Consultant, O2 Fitness Carrboro...
Summer Squash contains very little fat (only ½ gram per cup) and is mostly stored in its edible seeds. These fats include healthy fats such as omega-3s and monounsaturates....
Written by: Pam Hunt, Personal Trainer/TRX Instructor, O2 Fitness Falconbridge...
Written by: Chris Mitchell, Personal Trainer & GroupX Instructor, O2 Fitness Brennan...
Written by: Patrick Edenfield, Personal Trainer/TRX Instructor, O2 Fitness Falls...
Salmon is a great source of protein and contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids (healthy fats), which help maintain heart health and may lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Salmon is a good source of a variety of B vitamins, which aid in energy ...
Blueberries are loaded with dietary fiber and vitamins A and C. At only 80 calories per cup, blueberries are also virtually fat-free. Blueberries are among the fruits with the highest amounts of antioxidants, which may help fight aging, cancer and heart disease....
Greek Yogurt is loaded with protein and calcium. This dairy food also has other nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B12, phosphorus and potassium. A 6-ounce serving of non-fat Greek yogurt only has around 100 ...
Written by Mike Winkfield, Fitness Director, O2 Fitness Fuquay...
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is an excellent whole-grain to include in your meal planning and is often considered a “superfood”. This grain is high in protein, a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus, and is high in magnesium and iron....