Marilyn Orozco

Change is in the air. Wynwood's popular Box Coffee has announced a rebranding to better align with the new direction of the company. Shifting gears to Box Cold Brew,the brand will not only specialize in cold brewed coffee, but fresh cold brewed teas.The timing couldn't have been better with the dog days of summer approaching, Miami locals are sure to gravitate to the refreshing drinks. The Instagram worthy shipping container is no longer, but Box Cold Brew guarantees that it will be back, and has moved to their new home at VOAH Campus, right behind Beaker & Gray.

Box Coffee days - photo by Marilyn OrozcoAccording to numerous scientific studies, cold brewed coffee is also lower in acidity when compared to hot brewed coffee. This is great news for consumers that suffer from acid re-flux and other stomach issues. If giving up coffee isn't an option for you, then you can switch to cold brew and still have your daily dose and feel the difference. Coffee overall contains beneficial nutrients like phytochemicals, antioxidants and is a natural metabolism booster. So for those looking for a natural pre-workout drink, here it is. We recommend the Rico Suave - a drink served over ice with cold brew coffee, organic chocolate, vanilla and milk.Box Cold Brew's new line of cold brewed teas are sure to be a summer staple for health-minded consumers.their own teas too. Studies have shown that cold brew teas versus teas that are steeped in hot water, contain higher levels of polyphenols, which is the main antioxidant you hear green tea lovers rave about."We want to be everywhere in Miami" says owner Lucas Cravero. "That'd definitely be a treat. In the meantime, you can also come hangout with the Box Cold Brew family and grab a drink at VOAH for anything between $5 and $6, or pick some up at Milam's Markets."All of their drinks are served in biodegradable cups and there are also growlers available for your caffeine fix.

Box Cold Brew's tea lineup at VOAH - Photo courtesy of Box Cold Brew

Box Cold Brew's new home - Photo courtesy of Box CoffeeBox Cold Brew - 10 NE 27th St, Miami, FL 33137; (305) 433-1443; www.boxcoffeemia.com/; Monday through Wednesday 9 A.M. to 7 P.M., Thursday through Saturday 9 A.M. to 8 P.M., Sunday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

It's that time of year again, and the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) is back in town from February 21 to February 25. Most food festivals include gluttonous eating and drinking but, don't worry, we got you. Here's a breakdown on events you can enjoy without breaking your macros or wallet.Below are weekend events ticketed at less than $100 (major steals) that align to STAYing FIT, but still allow us foodies to indulge a bit.

• Barry's Bootcamp will host a morning workout lead by partner and head trainer Derek DeGrazio, followed with bites by Robert Irvine, who "embodies the perfect marriage of food and fitness." This event is $50 per person and is from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday. (Details and Tickets)
• Badia Spices is hosting Fun and Fit as a Family. This family-fun event provides parents and children the chance to learn the basics of a healthy lifestyle through interactive and hands-on activities, healthy food sampling, fitness fun, and appearances from Food Network's Alton Brown and Robert Irvine. This event is $24 and you can pick to attend Saturday or Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Details and Tickets)
• Lifeway Kefir brings you Buddhas and Bellinis where you can begin your morning with a short panel to inspire you to live a healthier life. Following the panel is a yoga session and, of course, bellinis and healthy bites. This event is $35 and you can pick to attend Saturday or Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Details and Tickets)
• No festival is really complete these days without an event for you and your paw-some friend. Katie Lee, cookbook author and co-host of Food Network's The Kitchen, will have fresh and delicious snacks for both two-legged and four-legged fans. Katie will also be accompanied by her new pup, Gus. Tickets for this event are $95 for Saturday from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. (Details and Tickets)

For a few pricier ticket options ($200-$250 per person), we gathered a few calorie-friendly dinner events that allows attendees to stick to their health goals. Below are the links.

• Toronto-based restaurant, Planta, will bring an early taste of its first U.S. location to SOBEWFF. The plant-based restaurant, led by Chef David Lee, will host a seated dinner in collaboration with vegan chef and author Chloe Coscarelli, serving-up innovated cuisine from responsibly-sourced ingredients. (Details and Tickets)
• Join Amanda Cohen, chef and owner of New York City's first vegetable-focused restaurant, Dirt Candy, and Chef Anita Lo of NYC spot, Annisa, for a culinary experience pairing the freshest locally-sourced veggies with Grey Goose craft cocktails. Craft Cocktails. (Details and Tickets)

SOBEWFF also has a general admission event outfitted with tasting tents and demonstrations by KitchenAid Culinary. The Grand Tasting Village is Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m. ($225 per person). To save a few bucks and be a bit more economical, tickets are discounted to $100 per person if you attend from 3 to 5 p.m. Rumor also has it that on Sunday there will be live music with sounds of ALESSO (fingers crossed!). (Details and Tickets)

The "New Year, New Me" mentality is still here as we slowly make it out of January. While we have the best intentions to get to that smoking-hot summer body, it's hard to stay committed while sacrificing the things we enjoy most. In order to gain the best results, consistency and making the best choices for ourselves should become a lifestyle rather than a phase. You shouldn't have to sacrifice the things that make you - well, you!

Many athletes and fitness enthusiasts enjoy happy hours. Who doesn't? For most, the word moderation isn't in their vocabulary. If we are cognizant about the choices we make, there are usually alternatives that won't jeopardizing your macros and of all of the alcoholic beverages available, beer always gets the bad rap. Many complain that beer is filled with high and empty calories, which is usually followed by that bloated feeling with over-consumption. Lets face it, the only six pack everyone wants to see when lifting up their shirts are abs!

M.I.A Beer Company has heard Miami and they have brewed, tapped and even canned their own version of spiked seltzer water, called HRD WTR. HRD WTR is brewed with champagne yeast and is gluten-free meaning the gluten malt, usually used in beers, is removed. Beer is also heavy on carbohydrate calories, but each serving of HRD WTR is just 147 calories, only 5 g of carbs and has 5% alcohol content. M.I.A Beer Company has starting distributing the fitness-friendly beverage to bars, restaurants as well as local markets with their four pack, 16 ounce cans.

Create carb-conscious cocktails with HRD WTR as mixers or simply consume as is. It's like drinking a refreshing glass of flavored sparkling water, but you will be feeling a little "hoppy" at happy hour. HRD WTR comes in cucumber lemon lime, blueberry, grapefruit, orange, and key lime. As always, drink responsibly and cheers!

For fresh on tap HRD WTR you can visit M.I.A Beer Company 10400 NW 33rd St #150, Doral, FL 33172; (786)801-1721. Open everyday at noon.

Going out for happy hour always adds up; when it comes to our wallets and our caloric intake. It’s always hard finding a balance between spending the right amount of money on what is good for you. SuViche, who has currently four open locations in Miami Dade with another one coming soon in Doral, has the perfect happy hour menu that will both make your wallet and fitness goals (along with your tummy) smile.SuViche is the fusion of sushi and ceviche bringing the Japanese and Peruvian world as one. Sushi, when consumed in moderation and not fried, is the perfect comfort food that is packed with protein and just the right amount of carbs. Ceviche on the other hand, is protein packed in a bowl, which is simply a fish or seafood dish marinated in lime juice and other natural explosive flavors.SuViche has their very own 500 calories or less menu in which you can indulge. Their guiltfree menu includes starters which are salad dishes, ceviches, tiraditos, tasteful specialties and sushi. While below, two of their popular dishes are mentioned just note that there is more to choose from. Their entire menu can be found online.Their Tuna Tataki is a dish of tuna slices served over sashimi avocado, toasted peanuts, and their homemade Orange Honey Tataki sauce. You can have this dish for $6.

Another popular guilt-free dish is their Natural Ceviche which is simple yet packed with many flavors. This dish includes morsels of white fish marinated in lime juice and their special Peruvian sauce. The dish is then garnished in canchita, choclo and camote topped with crispy onions that adds the right final crunch to it. The happy hour dish portion is smaller than the regular menus, but the happy hour version is great for one person while the one in the regular menu can be shared. Happy hour price is $5 and regular price is $7.95 but there is a larger portion priced at $12.95 as well.

Happy hour is every day from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. Yes, you read that right every day. If your macros allow it and you’re thirsty for something other than water then you can also kick back $4 beers, wine and sake or $5 of what they like to call “harder stuff”. Stop by any of their location and get saucy!SuViche locations: Brickell 49 SW 11th St., Miami, FI 33130; South Beach 1119 16th St., Miami Beach, FI 33139; Wynwood 2751 N, Miami Ave. Miami, FI 33127; Marlins Park (behind home plate during games) 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125

It is that time of year where everyone preaches that “New Year, New Me” stuff, so why not indulge in something new too? What if someone told you that you can live like Kate Spade and “have cake for breakfast” every morning? Well, CraveClean has figured out a way to make that possible, not just for locals in Miami but nationwide.Miami born and raised, Francesca Morello, owner of CraveClean once struggled between wanting to be fit but still have a dose of sweetness every day. She grew tired of compromising and having boring dried up protein bars to fulfil her cravings, so she got curious in the kitchen. While exploring recipes online she came to find out that nothing ever tasted good, so this is when she decided to make her own stuff from scratch.Her intentions were never to sell to the public but once she figured out the right recipe to making delicious tasting and healthy snacks that fit her daily macros she couldn’t hold this back from others. “I wanted to pass down knowledge” says Morello.What she means by this, is that just because you want to be healthy, it doesn’t mean you have to starve or sacrifice good taste in foods. CraveClean’s baked goods are gluten-free, diabetic friendly and helps curb hunger.Pictured is the Salted Caramel and We Can Pecan Cupcake. Just by looking at these I am sure you’re now running for the hills, as far away as possible before you gain weight by just looking at the photo, right?Well, this is what Francesca meant by passing down knowledge. The average calorie count for these bad boys are 124 per cupcake with 10g of protein, only 10g of carbs, 5g total fat, 2g of sugar and they even have 1.6g of fiber. Best of all, all macronutrient information per item is listen on their menu online so you don’t have to worry if you’re using one of those apps that tracks your eating habits.“I want CraveClean to be looked at as a way of life. There is this misconception that you can only indulge with us on cheat days,” says Morello.And a misconception indeed, because let’s take Nature Valley’s Salted Caramel Nut Protein Bar for example, and compare the macros with one of CraveClean’s cupcakes. Nature Valley’s Protein Bar has 190 calories, 10g of protein, 14g of carbs, 12g total fat, 6g of sugar, and 5g of fiber. Nature Valley, a packaged and dried-up protein bar has more calories, same amount of protein, more carbs, more fats, more sugar, and only beats it in fiber. Anyone would have to be crazy to trade in a fluffy and moist cupcake that fits their dietary needs for a boring protein bar.So the next time you’re making your way to your local grocery store for your daily snacks, reroute and come place your weekly order at CraveClean. They also have donuts, cakes, cake pops, cookies, and brownies. CraveClean’s brownies are meal replacements, that’s where the cake for breakfast thing comes into play - or cake at any time of the day!Come out to their grand opening for their new location on Jan. 18th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. you can try these guiltless bites for yourself with a glass complimentary of champagne at hand to celebrate that we no longer have to give up sweats to have abs.CraveClean Protein Bakery 7370 Red Road, Miami, FL 33143