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The brand that made drinking collagen trendy - Vital Proteins - is adding new sustainably-sourced nutrition products to their supplement collection.

Vital Proteins’ new Performance line of collagen products includes pre and post-workout powdered drink mixes tailored to meet the functional needs of today’s athlete.

In case you don’t already know, collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is a key component of all connective tissues. Collagen provides the infrastructure of the musculoskeletal system which is essential for mobility.

PreWAVE is Vital Proteins’ pre-workout formula. It contains 140mg of caffeine for energy, as well as 5g collagen and 5g BCAA (branched-chain amino acids) to support muscle and joint health. PreWAVE also has creatine nitrate and elevATP for enhanced power output during your workout.

The post-workout mixture is RecoveryWAVE. Two scoops mixed with liquid include 20g of collagen, essential amino acids and BCAA to maximize muscle protein and collagen synthesis. Other ingredients include glutamine to help the body keep up with the training demand and electrolytes, Himalayan sea salt, and taurine to help replenish minerals lost during exercise and rehydrate.

Both the Pre and Recovery WAVEs come in 5 flavors: Passion Fruit, Guava Lime, Watermelon Blueberry, Lemon Grape, Yuzu Clementine. You can rest assured that there are no synthetic colors or artificial sugars included in either formula. In addition, they are made without fillers, binders, dairy, gluten or soy.

These supplements are available online and will also be in Whole Foods stores at the end of December.

Stay tuned for the third drink in the Performance line, an intra-workout supplement.

The Keto diet has made its debut as one of the most popular food trends this past year. If you’re new to the Keto world, check out what you can expect from the Keto diet.

*RELATED What is the Keto Diet, and Should You Give It a Try?

While the Keto diet has some amazing benefits, you have to follow it very strictly in order for it to work properly for you.

Here are a few quick tips to help you kickstart the diet and hopefully enter the ultimate goal: Ketosis.

Use CBD Oil

With this drastic change in your diet, this is a great way to maintain homeostasis to many of your body’s internal systems. It will also help you regulate your sleeping patterns. Resilience CBD oils also contain MCT oil. This healthy fatty acid is a keto dieter’s best friend.

Test your ketone levels and count your carbs

It’s important you sharply regulate your diet in order to successfully achieve ketosis. You can test your urine, blood, or breathe for your body’s ketone levels. There are kits online ranging from $10 - >$100s, depending on how serious you want to get.

Prepare before going out to eat.

While this may seem like a high maintenance diet, any meal can become a keto meal with a little imagination. Check the dinner menu before your date so you have a plan.

Overall, the ketodiet definitely isn’t for everyone, but it has some awesome benefits that haveled it to be the most popular diet of the past two years.

The biggest trend among all the recent food fads is the Keto diet.This is an extremely low-carb, high-fat diet. Yep, that’s right, this diet thatactually pushes you to eat more fat. We’ll break down what exactly thisdiet is, what it does to your body, and starter tips if you do decide to hop onthe bandwagon.

The Burning Question: Why Fat? 

The whole goal of the keto diet is for your body to enter ketosis.This is a metabolic process where the body resorts to burning ketones insteadof sugar because it doesn’t have enough energy from glucose. Ketones are asource of energy formed by the body when there is a lack of carbohydrates andglucose in the body. When following the diet correctly and consistently, yourbody should experience fat and weight loss, promoted brain function, reducedblood sugar and insulin levels, and increased levels of ‘good’ cholesterol(high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). 

What to Expect When you Stick With Keto: 

Stabilized Energy Levels

This low-carb focused diet curbs many of the energy troughs andspikes that occur with other diets, the keto diet provides a stable, consistentsource of energy.  One reason for this is, as you enter ketosis your bodybecomes very efficient by sustainably storing and burning fat for energy. You’realso giving up sugary foods which can lead to an energy spike that results in acrash.

Boosted Brain Power 

Trailing off the stabilized energy levels, your brain now has a steady supply of fuel from ketones. Healthy fats + your brain are a very compatible couple. The keto diet is focused on these healthy fats which sharpen and improve cognitive function.

Charlie Horses 

Muscle cramps can become more frequent after adopting the ketodiet. The diet can cause an imbalance of potassium, magnesium, and sodium canlead to cramping. It’s important to stay hydrated and consider implementingmagnesium or Vitamin E supplements. 

Keto Flu

The keto flu is common for people just starting the diet. This isbasically your body’s withdrawal symptoms from limiting carbohydrates andglucose, it’s primary fuel source. Nausea, vomiting, headaches, cramps,diarrhea can all accompany the keto flu. Make sure to take it easy, getsufficient amounts of sleep and stay hydrated. If you can’t kick the keto flualtogether, the diet may not be the best choice for you. 

Quick Tips for Starting Keto: 

• Use CBD Oil. With this drastic change in your diet, this is a great way to maintain homeostasis to many of your body’s internal systems. It will also help you regulate your sleeping patterns. Resilience CBD oils also contain MCT oil. This healthy fatty acid is a keto dieter’s best friend.
• Test your ketone levels and count your carbs
• Regulate your diet in order to successfully achieve ketosis. You can test your urine, blood, or breathe for your body’s ketone levels. There are kits online ranging from $10 - >$100s, depending on how serious you want to get.
• Prepare before going out to eat. While this may seem like a high maintenance diet, any meal can become a keto meal with a little imagination. Check the dinner menu before your date so you have a plan.

Overall, the keto diet definitely isn’t for everyone, but it hassome awesome benefits that have led it to be the most popular diet of the pasttwo years.

We recently spoke with Lucette Talamas, a Registered Dietitian (RD) at Baptist Health South Florida about how to properly fuel your workouts.

*RELATED The Best Foods to Eat Before and During a Workout

You probably learned a lot about whole foods, carbs, hydration,and what not to eat.

But what about post-workout meals? We caught up with Lucette toget the science-backed scoop on what to eat for proper recovery.

Post-Workout

• Timing is important - The post-workout refuel is really important. Lucette says to eat as soon as possible after a vigorous workout for proper recovery. In the window up to 30 to 90 minutes after your workout is the most effective time for glycogen replenishment and muscle recovery. As Lucette puts it, during this time, “your engine is revved up and in high repair mode.”

• Eat a Mix of Carbs and Protein - Lucette suggests refueling with a meal that is an appropriate blend of carbohydrates and protein to optimally repair muscle and replenish glycogen stores. She says to think about a ratio of 3 carbs to 1 gram of protein (3:1) as this mixture is synergistic, meaning the nutrients will work together to be the most effective for recovery. Interestingly, a serving of chocolate milk has the perfect sports recovery ratio.
• Opt for Whole Foods - Lucette has a “food first” philosophy stating a meal of whole foods that are balanced of carbs, proteins and vegetables are best. This could simply be your dinner or a hot breakfast after a morning workout. Chicken and brown rice and vegetables would be a standard example. Regardless of what people tell you, protein powder is not a magic bullet. It is a convenient option if you aren’t able to get to a meal right away, but don’t forget you’ll also need a source of carbs to properly refuel your muscles.
• Hydrate - Hydration is also incredibly important post-workout. Electrolyte replacements have become fairly ubiquitous, but should again only be necessary if you exercise for over 60 minutes vigorously. Though Lucette does admit the unique hot and humid climate in Florida, it may indicate that you need to replenish a bit sooner. Again, she takes the food first approach saying to replenish the key electrolytes, sodium, and potassium, with whole foods. The standard American person eats plenty of salty foods, so you shouldn’t overthink this one. Potassium can be found in fruits, vegetables, and dairy. Some examples of high potassium foods include bananas, oranges, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, and dairy products.
• You probably don’t need supplements - Supplements often promise a big return, but really it is a largely unregulated market, meaning you can’t know for sure about the product’s purity, safety, and effectiveness. Lucette thinks most supplements are unnecessary for the general athletic population if you’re sticking to a balanced nutrition plan.

There is a good chance that you’vereceived a lot of misinformation about what to eat pre and post-workout.Lucette’s guidelines, aside from being approachable and delicious, highlightthe fact that sticking to evidence-based information from licensedprofessionals is the smart way to go!

Follow Lucette @miamidietitian and @baptisthealthsf for more healthy eating tips.

Does fueling for a workout leave your head spinning? It does mine. There is a lot of information out there and a lot of it is contradictory.

I was excited to catch up with Lucette Talamas, a Registered Dietitian (RD) at Baptist Health South Florida, about what science says we should eat before and during a workout.

*RELATED 10 Hydrating Foods You Need in Your Diet

RDs are great resources for nutrition tips because their recommendations are based on evidence-based practice.

Here are some of the best foods to eat before and during a workout.

Before a Workout

• Eat carbs - Lucette recommends that you eat a meal containing carbohydrates two to four hours before you work out. Carbohydrates break down into glucose, which is the main fuel for exercise. Eating a piece of fruit 30 to 60 minutes before is a practical way to get in a pre-workout boost. If you can stomach more, you could also combine a carbohydrate with protein and munch on something like a piece of avocado or nut butter toast.
• Caffeine - There is some research that says caffeine is an ergogenic aid, a substance that can enhance performance, so it could be helpful for your workout to drink a small coffee (equivalent 8 oz of American coffee or a shot of colada). However, caffeine may cause feelings of anxiety, irritability, and insomnia in some people. If this sounds familiar, it would be best to avoid it pre-workout. The real energy for a workout comes from your glycogen stores anyway.
• There are some foods to avoid - Lucette recommends to listen to your body, if any foods give you gas or stomach discomfort, it would be advisable not to eat these before your workouts. Foods with high-fat content, like a burger and fries or pizza, could fall into this category because the excess fat can slow down digestion. Eating too much fiber would also have a detrimental impact on your stomach pre-workout, but most people don’t eat enough fiber for this to be an issue.

*RELATED 3 Pre and Post-Workout CBD Recipes You Need to Try

During a Workout

• Water - Hydration is an absolute necessity during your workouts. The goal is to drink enough water during your workout to replace what is being lost in sweat.
• You don’t need protein shakes - According to Lucette, and science, it’s not necessary to slurp on a protein shake while you’re working out. Unless you are training for an endurance event, like a marathon or triathlon, where you will be exercising vigorously for 60 minutes or more, you don’t need to consume anything except water while working out.
• You might not need sports drinks either – If you are in the gym or taking a class that is no more than an hour, all you need is water. If you are training for an endurance event, you can consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates for every hour of vigorous movement. This is the ideal situation for consuming sports drinks, in fact they were formulated specifically for this purpose. Liquid carbohydrates, like sports drinks, deliver simple carbs that will boost your energy as well as provide hydration and electrolytes. The best approach is to try out some different products, like sports drinks, gels, or gummies during your training so you’ll know what works best for you on the day of your event.
• Energy drinks + working out = No Bueno - According to Lucette, there is absolutely no reason to drink an energy drink while working out. They can be dangerous, especially if you have an underlying heart issue. Everyone’s body would react differently to the combined effect of caffeine and stimulants.

Importantly, pre-workout nutrition doesn’t have to becomplicated. It is actually quite approachable. Simply eat whole foods,including carbs, within 2 hours before your workout and make sure you hydratewith water, especially in the Florida heat.

Follow Lucette @miamidietitian and @baptisthealthsf for more healthy eating tips.

When you thinkprep and recovery, stretching likely comes to mind. But what you’re puttinginto your body is just as important. How many times have you thought, “I’lljust grab a quick juice after my workout,” orrelied on a granola bar to satisfy your hunger? It’s like stretching when youhaven’t warmed up your muscles - it just doesn’t get the job done. Juices and bars are a quick fix but there are many betteroptions to fuel your workout routine. 

Pre-Workout:Fuel Up

We all want tohave maximum performance at the gym. When you’re not preparing and recoveringproperly, your body won’t have the energy to perform at it’s best. Apre-workout snack should consist of proteins and easily digestible carbs, soyou stay energized. No pre-workout fuel is like the “low battery” sign popping upon your phone – survival mode.

Post-Workout:Recharge Your Battery

Whether you hit up a spin classor yoga session, you are going to need torecharge those muscles so they can get stronger. Your body needs to replenishthe nutrients and recover through the right food intake.

Be sure torecharge with plenty of protein and some form of carbohydrate within 20-60minutes after exercising. This will help the damaged muscle fibers recoverfaster.

Don’t have time to meal prep nutrient-rich snacks and meals? We totally get it. Convenience is key for most of us when it comes to making healthy food your lifestyle and making options that are optimal for your muscles is time-consuming.

Our latesthealthy lifestyle obsession is - Freshii - a fast food restaurant on a missionto make healthy food convenient and affordable for everyone.

Freshii’s menu is packed with nutritious, delicious, and energizing options. Our favorite pre-workout snacks are the Energii Bites and Coconut Chia Pudding. Try them before hitting the gym - they all combine easily digestible carbs for a quick fuel boost and healthy source of proteins to initiate muscle recovery.

Sometimes, the only thing getting us through the workout is thinking about how we will recharge after. Three of our favorite Freshii meals to fuel up with post-workout are the Umamii Salad, Oaxaca Bowl, and the Metaboost Salad.

See all aboutthese energy hacks below:

• Energii Bites: Natural peanut butter (power source of protein), oats (healthy carbs), shredded coconut, honey, and chocolate chips (just yum).
• Coconut Chia Pudding: chia seeds (great source of omega 3’s), coconut milk, honey, shredded coconut, fresh fruit (healthy carbs).
• Umamii: Plant-based power-house salad with kale, brown rice, avocado, edamame, mushrooms, cucumber, cabbage, carrots, hemp seeds, ginger miso dressing.
• Metaboost: They don't call it metabolism boosting for nothing - spinach, kale & field greens, goat cheese, mango, almonds, carrots, edamame, and balsamic vinaigrette. Add your protein choice to help your muscles recover.  
• Oaxaca: Looking for a heartier option? This brown rice-based bowl is just as nutritious with kale, avocado, beet slaw, black beans, corn, salsa fresca, crispy wontons, lime wedge, and spicy yogurt sauce.

Find Freshii Miami Beach at 1669 Collins Ave, MiamiBeach, FL 33139

or visit www.freshii.com.

Fresh produce, artisan items, baked goods, art, coffee and more are coming to Surfside, starting Sunday, September 15, 2019, during the town’s first-ever Surfside Farmers Market.

The Surfside Farmers Market willtake place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday in the parking lot on the cornerof 95th Street and Collins Avenue, in the heart of Surfside’s Downtown District,just a block away from the beach.

The Surfside FarmersMarket is the brainchild of Javier Valmana, a Surfside resident whois passionate about all things local.

"Farmers markets not onlyprovide a shopping experience like no other, with local organic produce, foodand other interesting products," said Valmana. “The Surfside FarmersMarket also strives to contribute positively to the community, bringing furtherweekend excitement to the seaside town.”

Valmana is the owner of WaveyAcai Bowls, a pop-up company that sells fresh acai bowls throughout Miami, whichwill be present at the Surfside Farmers Market along with more than20 other local vendors. The diverse list of vendors includes BeCultured(tempeh), Baguette Plus (baked goods), Coco watt (natural fruit slushees), Mindof Art (artistic furniture and house decor), Cauliflower Bites, Soapciety(cosmetic products), Garden Element (plants), WithCoffee and more.   

South Florida was spared from Hurricane Dorian but unfortunately, our neighbors in the Bahamas were not so lucky.  Now is the time to assist in hurricane relief efforts. We rounded up a few ways that you can help.

You can drop off unused hurricane supplies and items to the following collection sites around Miami:

• Greater St. Paul AME Church: 3680 Thomas Ave
• Christ Episcopal Church: 3475 William Ave
• Fire Station drop-off times are from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Fire Station 1: 144 N.E. 5 ST
• Fire Station 2: 1901 N. MIAMI AVE
• Fire Station 3: 1103 NW 7 ST
• Fire Station 4: 1105 SW 2 AVE
• Fire Station 5: 1200 NW 20 ST
• Fire Station 6: 701 NW 36 ST
• Fire Station 7: 314 BEACOM BLVD
• Fire Station 8: 2975 OAK AVE
• Fire Station 9: 69 NE 62 ST
• Fire Station 10: 4101 NW 7 ST
• Fire Station 11: 5920 W. FLAGLER ST
• Fire Station 12: 1455 NW 46 ST
• Fire Station 13: 990 NE 79 ST
• Fire Station 14: 2119 S.W. 19 ST
• MRC Building: 444 SW 2 AVE

They are collecting:

• First aid kits/medical supplies
• Toiletries
• Batteries
• Water
• Canned/nonperishable foods
• Can openers
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Cleaning supplies
• Lanterns/flashlights
• Gloves
• Tarps
• Baby food and formula
• Diapers and wipes

They are alsoaccepting cash donations for generators and rebuilding supplies.

You can alsoconsider donating directly to one of several nonprofit disaster relief funds:

• Donate to Global Giving’s disaster relief fund for Hurricane Dorian
• Donate to the Red Cross’s Hurricane Dorian relief fund
• Donate to United Way’s Operation Helping Hands

Vegan Block Party is back for year two with an all-day food, drink, and lifestyle festival that celebrates the plant-powered way of living, on Saturday, September 28.

Vegan Block Party is making some changes this year, to help offset that overwhelming attendance its experiences during its inaugural event in 2018.

First, the event is moving from Regatta Park in Coconut Grove to MANA Wynwood, which should help weatherproof the event, keep attendees cool, and let guests enjoy all that there is to experience.

Next, they’ve substantially added to the day’s activities, which are being billed as a “field day for all things vegan, healthy living, and eco-conscious sustainability.”

The vendor marketplace will feature some of the best food, drinks, and specialty goods from South Florida (and beyond), while the different activities, music, contests, and giveaways.

The full lineup is as follows:

• Vendor Village - food, drinks, consumer goods, and so much more
• VIP - Exclusive VIP lounge + chill area for VIP ticket holders
• Main Stage - DJ music, celebrity/influencer Speakers, and Vegan Rap Battle
• Party Stage - Contests, Giveaways, and entertainment
• Express Yourself Zen Zone - Workshops, wellness, fitness, and sustainability activities
• Activism + Art - Activist education + involvement, live demos, animal rights, and art

Speaker line-ups, activity schedules, workshop details, etc, will all be released as the event approaches.

Tickets are on-sale now here. We’ll see you at the Vegan Block Party!

This summer has proven to bring the intense heat all across Florida and it’s a great time to change your diet. With more time spent outdoors, working out, lounging on the beach, hosting summer BBQs, or simply walking from your car to work, if you live in tropical Miami, you are prone to inevitable extreme sweat. Sweating increases your risk for dehydration, skin issues, vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Here are some of the most hydrating foods to include in your next grocery list. Optimize the nutritional benefits of these foods by eating local and in-season fruits and veggies during the heat and fuel your body with skin boosting foods that will keep your skin glowing and your thirst quenched.

Top 10 Foods:

• Watermelon - The most hydrating fruit on the list contains lycopene, which has heart protective properties. Cooking tip: drizzle olive oil and grill (lycopene is absorbed better this way). Serve as a side dish, in salads, or slice for a poolside snack.
• Iced Tea - Black, green tea, or hibiscus are full of antioxidants. Iced Teas is a great way to supplement your water intake. Cooking tip: drizzle some raw organic honey optional.
• Tomatoes - Full of Vitamin C, lycopene, antioxidant, tomatoes ranks high on the list for anti-cancer foods.
• Oranges - Are rich in potassium which we lose during sweat and they help with cramping after a workout.
• Cantaloupe & Honeydew Melons - Are diuretics and help flush out toxins from the body naturally.
• Nectarines, Peaches, and Apricots - High in Vitamin C and A and beta carotene. Skin boosting flavonoids our body needs to protect from sun damage.
• Zucchinis - High in fiber and pectin which helps lower cholesterol and improves heart health.
• Leafy Greens - Like kale, arugula, spinach, and my all time favorite watercress protect skin carotenoids by converting into Vitamin A.
• Sweet Corn - Has two rich nutrients; lutein and zeaxanthin which are essential to eye health.
• Berries - High in fiber, low in sugar and great antioxidants to sprinkle over salads, smoothies, yogurt bowls or eat by the handful.

Local bakery CraveClean has been helping make healthy eating a little easier for years by making sweets from wholesome ingredients. That includes their cookies, protein donuts, brownies, cookie dough bars, and cake pops. All of their healthy sweets are gluten-free, low calorie, handmade, have no added sugar (they use Stevia), and are high in protein.

*Read:CraveClean is Bridging the Gap Between Fitness and Foodies*

While Miamians have the luxury of visiting CraveClean in person at one of their two locations, delivery is the only option for those who live within the continental U.S.

New this summer,CraveClean is now packaging their cookies into single-serve pouches, expandingtheir reach even further. You can find the cookies in fitness studios,restaurants, coffee shops, and nutrition stores across South Florida.

We recently gotto try both their chocolate chip and white chocolate chip cookies, and trust uswhen we say these do not taste like your typical healthy treat.

The nutritional information per cookie is:

Calories: 150
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 13g
Fat: 8g
Sugar: 3g
Fiber: 3g

These cookieswere fresh and moist even though they were packaged. If you like a softercookie, you will love these. They have a very impressive taste for a cookie ingeneral, let alone one with such low macros and healthy ingredients.

The only ingredients in these cookies are egg whites, whey protein, gluten-free rolled oats, coconut oil, coconut flour, chocolate chips, stevia, and baking powder.

There was noaftertaste or gritty texture from the whey protein.  The white chocolate flavor was our favorite,but both are phenomenal. There is a very generous amount of chocolate chips inboth cookies.

Highlyrecommended: Try popping the soft cookies in the microwave for a few secondsfor a fresh from the oven warmth.

Overall, thiscookie is a treat you can feel good about and the taste and texture satisfiedour sweet tooth! It's a good thing they are packaged individually or we might betempted to eat more than one.

The Doral Yard plans to includedella bowls, Paletas Morelia, Pokekai, Santo Dulce Churros, Un Pollo andYip as vendors for the new community gathering space opening in late 2019. Thelocal food entrepreneurs will bring dynamic new flavors to Doral. 

Paletas Morelia- Handcrafted gourmet pops made with natural ingredients, in flavorslike banana filled with Nutella; mango; Sicilian pistachio and passion fruitfilled with condensed milk. Customize dip and toppings for each paleta.

Pokekai - Fast-casualcustomizable Hawaiian poké bowl concept, which also offers tacos, bao, pokewontons and a poke burger. Winners of People’s Choice Award at The Doral YardPitch Event

Santo DulceChurros - Made-to-order halos (churros) coated with inventive flavors and stackedover locally-made scoops of ice cream. Judges’ Winners at The Doral Yard PitchEvent. 

"Once I envisioned what Santo Dulce was going to be, I only had one placein mind where I wanted the truck toflourish…and that was at The Yard,”said Santo Dulce co-founder Yule Núñez. “This is because our vision and productin my opinion, are completely aligned with The Yard’s vision and commitment tothe community and their support for local unique food concepts." 

Un Pollo - AuthenticVenezuelan 'pollo en brasa' or rotisserie chicken. In Venezuela, having"Un Pollo" (making reference to eating rotisserie chicken) means afamily celebration for any occasion. The flavors and spices of a masterfullyprepared rotisserie chicken evoke beautiful memories of when you last gottogether with loved ones and shared this dish. Chef and co-founder LissethCampos hopes to create this experience for everyone in Miami. 

Yip- Handcrafteddumplings made from scratch every morning. The dim sum shifu (master)hand-rolls in small batches to ensure every bite is amazing. Yip arrives in Doralvia the Gold Marquess family in Pembroke Pines. 

These culinary entrepreneurswill join The Doral Yard CEO Della Heiman and her beloved della bowlsplant-based bowls fast-casual concept in Doral.

Some of the culinaryentrepreneurs will make their appearance during the Grand Opening of The DoralYard in late 2019, while others will open in a second phase of the project, inthe spring of 2020.

The Doral Yard has also justlaunched an ‘early adopters’ membership, known as La Familia, with both paidand free options. Ahead of The Doral Yard’s opening, members and the Doral communitywill be invited to pop-up events such as brewery dinners. Members will also getperks like a 10 percent off all drinks the first week The Doral Yard is openand a chance to win a Punchbowl Party. The free membership is limited to thefirst 200 people who sign up. http://bit.ly/DoralYard

The Doral Yard is slated to openin Downtown Doral at 8455 NW 53rd St., Doral in late 2019. 

It's no secret we here at STAY FIT 305 love lunchology. Their healthy and meals are made and delivered daily, with fresh ingredients. We highly recommend you try them using our 15% off discount code "stayfit15" on their three and five-day meal plans.

But if you just can't wait till the next delivery, try this homemade Zucchini Brownie recipe for yourself.

The food you eatbefore and after exercising is crucial to get the most out of your workouts,and to stay on track with your fitness goals. Pre-workout: You’re fueling yourbody up. You need to prep it for the physical stress you’re about to put itthrough. Post-workout: You need to replenish your body so it can recover andrebuild from the workout you just crushed. 

Resilience CBD, a CBD brand designed specifically for athletes, has a growing library of healthy recipes that incorporate their CBD. Not only do they taste great, but they also add an extra anti-inflammatory boost that you may not be getting enough of otherwise. Below are a few great pre/post-workout recipes to get you started!

PRE-WORKOUT: Orange Honey CBD Overnight Oats

Unless you eat a few hours before working out, you should try to stick to something on the lighter side, that’s also high in carbs. Oats are especially great pre-workout food because they release slowly, keeping your energy levels high throughout your whole workout. The CBD oil is an awesome addition to keep you focused and feeling refreshed after. If you’re a morning gym-goer, this is perfect to grab on the go.

Ingredients: 

½ cup oats
½ cup preferred milk
1 mL Orange Rise CBD Oil
1 tsp raw honey
½ tbs peanut butter for an extra protein boost
1 or ½ banana

Instructions: 

Add oats, followed bythe wet ingredients into a bowl or glass. Stir lightly so the Oats arecompletely wet.

Store in your fridge overnight. Top with bananas and/or other fruit in the morning.

*Yields 1 largeserving* 

POST WORKOUT

Eating immediatelyafter a workout is a must. You need to restore your depleted glycogen levelsand load up with protein so you are able to recover and build muscle. 

Recipe: Strengthening CBD Smoothie

Smoothies are a quick, easy, and effective post-workout meal. This one is packed with protein and stabilizes your sugar levels, while the CBD works to fight inflammation. The greek yogurt also makes for a creamy, indulgent treat!

Ingredients: 

1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ cup preferred milk
¼ cup chopped peaches
¼ cup mango
1 banana
1 mL Citron Zest or Orange Rise CBD Oil
1 tbsp hemp hearts
¾ cup plain or vanilla greek yogurt

Add ingredients to a blender, mix, and voilà!

*Yields 1 largesmoothie* 

Recipe: CBD Lemon Pepper Chicken Bowl

If you’re feeling something a little heavier than a smoothie, this easy meal provides an awesome source of recovery boosting nutrients that work with the CBD to promote muscle growth and healing, so you can go just as hard in the gym tomorrow.

Ingredients: 

1 chicken breast
¾ cup broccoli
¾ cup chopped zucchini
¾ cup chopped brussel sprouts
1 mL Citron Zest CBD Oil
1 tbs olive oil
¼ lemon
⅔ cup cooked quinoa
1 tsp salt, pepper, lemon pepper
1 tsb lemon juice

Instructions: 

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste until cooked through, about 5-8 minutes
2. Set chicken aside. Cut half of your lemon into thinly sliced pieces.
3. Add veggies, CBD, and thinly sliced lemon to the pan. Stir and sprinkle lemon pepper, salt, and pepper.
4. Turn skillet to medium-low, add quinoa, the juice of the remaining lemon, and the chopped chicken.
5. Stir until fully mixed, and pour into a plate or dish.

*Yields 1 largeserving* 

For consumers, CBD can be a pretty blurry and confusing product category. We dove into the world of CBD in an attempt to debunk the top myths surrounding this newly emerging wellness product.

Myth #1 - Hemp, Marijuana and Cannabis are One and the Same.

Wrong - This myth definitely contributes to the stigmasurrounding CBD. Hemp and marijuana are actually two totally separate plantsthat fall under the same genus, Cannabis.

Marijuana is low in CBD and high in THC. It is used formedicinal and recreational purposes. Hemp, on the other hand, is bred to bevery high in CBD, and very low in THC. Hemp is used for medicine, textiles,nutrition / body care, cooking, and more. 

If you’d like to learn more, here’s a great blog that breaks down thedifferences between the three. 

Myth #2 - George Washington Grew Hemp

Yep - Hemp is actually known to be the first agriculturalcrop planted by humans.

Washington thought hemp had the potential to be more lucrative than tobacco at one time. It was used for hemp oil, textiles, and fabrics, but Washington specifically harvested it for rope and canvas for his shipping fleet.

Myth #3 - Hemp Oil is the Same Thing as CBD Oil

Nope! Although they are both derived from the hemp plant,hemp oil and CBD oil are two totally different things. 

Hemp oil: Hemp oil is great for you.Similar to vegetable oil, coconut oil, or sunflower seed oil, it’s a carrieroil, cold-pressed extracted from its seeds. It has its own set of benefits - it’srich in omega-3 and omega-6, and antioxidants - but does not contain anycannabinoids. This means there is no CBD in hemp oil. Think cooking, soaps, andlotions, not post-workout recovery, anxiety-relieving, and body-balancing.

CBD Oil: CBD is extracted from the leaves, flowers, and stalks ofthe hemp plant. It is a cannabinoid that works with your body’s EndocannabinoidSystem to supplement your natural occurring endocannabinoids to help regulatemany of your internal systems.

Words of Caution: “500mg of hemp oil” is very differentthan “500mg of CBD oil.” While hemp oil may contain CBD and other cannabinoids,it also may contain little to no CBD at all. The bottom line, if a productdoesn’t explicitly say how much CBD is in the product, BE SKEPTICAL. Also, makesure that 3rd party lab results are available to confirm CBD potency.

Myth #4 - “I Took CBD Oil and it Didn’t Work for Me”

This is a tricky one. CBD is not like a beer or sleepingpill. It’s not something you ingest and feel instantaneously - and couldpotentially take several days of consistent use before you start to realize thebenefits you’re looking for. 

Think of exercising. In order to see results, consistency is key. You stick to a fitness regime, and after a couple of weeks, you start to see change. CBD works the same way, especially with ingestible products like oils. By taking them consistently, you will actually increase your natural levels of endocannabinoids, which are neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin that serve as messengers of your nervous system.

“The first time you take CBD oil, you’re probably going to feel very little,” says Michael Tatz, co-founder of Resilience CBD. “So many people crave instant gratification and get frustrated when they don’t get an immediate response, but that’s not how CBD oil works.”

What’s most important is to monitor your energy levels, mood, focus, stamina, and pain closely, and over time you could be blown away by the results you feel.

Myth #5 - There’s No Scientific Proof to Back Up CBD’s Health Benefits

This one is false-ish! We are a society that loves tocompile “big data,” and scientists can use large sample sets to drawconclusions. After looking through the endless amounts of anecdotalevidence that support the miraculous benefits of CBD, we have countless case studiesthat validate the results from CBD usage. 

The FDA approved Epidiolex, a CBD-based medication to treat certain seizure disorders. This was the first pharmaceutical grade CBD product that received medial level approval after significant research-based testing. In conclusion, and from a scientific perspective, we have lots of data to draw from.

Let’s take this one step further and talk about our furry friends. Pet CBD has become extremely prevalent over the past couple of years. We will go to any length to keep our pets healthy and out of pain.

With pets, there’s no placebo effect. These animals have no idea they’re taking a hot new health and wellness supplement. Someone simply drops some oil on their food and they scarf it down.

Yet, tons of anecdotal evidence points to the leaps and bounds pets have made in terms of their arthritis, anxiety, or digestive issues when given CBD oil.

So in the end, we hope this clears up some of the grey areas that surround this supplement. The truth is, humans have been using CBD as a health aid for centuries, and it’s here to stay.

With its unmatched healthbenefits yet harsh taste and odor, Apple Cider Vinegar has quickly become theadult equivalent of a five-year-old force-eating their brussels sprouts.

So, when we came acrossGiusto Sapore’s Appleganic Drinking Vinegars, we had to share the tastydetails. These game-changing Apple Cider Vinegars come in three differentflavors – Fiery (turmeric, ginger, and chili), Delight (turmeric and cinnamon),and Classic – and are crafted for easy drinking, sipping,and enjoyment.

Now that we have an ACV worth indulging in, we can truly give their prized health benefits the attention they deserve!

General Health Benefits

• Regulates Blood Sugar
• Decreases Cholesterol Levels
• Strengthens Immune System
• Reduces Inflammation
• Helps Improve Skin and Nail Health
• Accelerates Cold/Flu Recovery  

All of Giusto Sapore’s vinegars undergo the all-natural “Mother” fermentation process, which creates billions of active probiotics(yay for gut health!). For an extra health boost, treat yourself to the brand’s Fiery flavor. The turmeric and ginger help fight infections, reduce muscle pain and soreness, combat indigestion, and more.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss

After countless debate and research, it’s been concluded that ACV can actually advance your weight loss journey. Its acetic acid effectively improves metabolism, reduces water retention, curbs appetite, and reduces fat storage. Another key way that Apple Cider Vinegar aids in weight loss is due to its strong ability to reduce blood sugar spikes, which generally occur after a carb-filled meal. To take advantage of this, dieticians suggest taking 1-2 tablespoons before mealtime.

Multipurpose Use

Apple Cider Vinegar happensto be a wonderful multipurpose item, so get creative. Aside from drinking 1-3 ounces a day, ACV is also great forsalad dressings, cocktail mixers, homemade flu remedies, sauces and marinades,and smoothie additives! The fun flavors of Giusto Sapore’s Appleganic DrinkingVinegars make them an easy compliment for your favorite recipes and ingredients.

The SEED Food & Wine Week has opened tickets sales for its sixth annual edition, taking place Thursday, November 7 to Sunday, November 10, 2019.

The country’s premiereplant-based food and wine festival continues to celebrate delicious plant-basedfoods, as well as fine wine, craft beer and spirits, lifestyle products andcompanies.

SEED’s mission is to educateand inspire consumers about overall wellness; conscious living; and toshowcase simple ways to live a more sustainable, plant-based lifestyle. SEEDbrings together some of the nation’s most talented speakers, chefs,celebrities, athletes and authors to deliver a fun, informative, and deliciousweek of food, cocktails, film, parties, workshops, networking, and events.

The SEED Food & Wine Weekis full of events, including the nation’s first and only Plant-Based Burger Battle, exclusivedinners with celebrity chefs;, the FestivalDay Tasting Village, and SEEDSummit.

Get a taste of the official SEED Food & Wine Weekschedule of events below.

Plant Based Pitch Off

• Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 4PM - 7PM
• Presented by South Florida Beverage Association & Venture Café
• FREE EVENT
• Location: 1951 NW 7th Avenue, 1st Floor, Miami
• This event is dedicated to early-stage and emerging startups that are developing innovative solutions for disrupting the food, beverage and agriculture industry locally, regionally and nationally. Twenty start-ups will pitch in front of an esteemed panel along with a room of the most prominent venture capitalists, angel investors, incubators and accelerators from around the country. Over $10,000 in perks and prize money will be up for grabs.

5th ANNUAL PLANT BASED BURGER BATTLE™

• Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 7PM-10PM
• $70 General Admission; $100 VIP Admission (one hour earlier than the General Public 6 PM)
• Location: MAPS, 342 NW 24th Street, Miami
• This hugely popular annual event features an array of delectable burgers created by chefs and restaurants from across the country. Wash down the deliciousness with paired craft brews and kombucha.

SEED SUMMIT

• Friday, November 8, 2019 from 8:30AM-4PM
• Presented by VegNews
• $50 Admission
• Location: Sacred Space, 105 NE 24th Street, Miami
  Meet, connect and grow on this full day of workshops, panels and delicious food, drink and wellness experiences. Includes an organic plant-based breakfast and lunch. Sponsored by: Veg News, Sacred Space and Follow Your Heart.

Taco Tailgate Party

• Friday, November 8, 2019 from 7PM-10PM
• $70 General Admission
• Location: TBA
• Everything a great tailgate party is made of: the best tacos creations from coast to coast, spirits flowing and music pumping. Get ready for a new tradition, this Taco Tailgate will be fire.

ROOTS: A FARM TO TABLE DINNER

• Friday, November 8, 2019 from 7PM-10PM
• $150 Admission
• Location: TBA
• Talented chefs will create an unforgettable culinary experience starting with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a five-course dinner with wine pairings.

SEED FESTIVAL DAY TASTING VILLAGE

• Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 11AM-5PM
• $65 Advance General Admission; $95 Advance VIP Admission (includes VIP room access, with a celebrity mixologist bar, celebrity chef bites, and lounge seating)
• Location: Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd Street, Miami
• A full day of incredible food, drink, speakers, demos, shopping, music, and more at the nation’s ultimate event dedicated to celebrating the best in plant-based health, wellness and conscious, sustainable living.

GROWN: THE DINNER CELEBRATINGMODERN PLANT BASED LIVING

• Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 7PM-10PM
• $150 Admission
• Location: TBA
• Talented chefs, partner with farmers to celebrate the farm to table culture starting with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a five-course dinner with wine pairings.

Blissful Brunch

• Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 11AM-2PM
• $50 Admission
• Location: Sacred Space, 105 NE 24th Street, Miami
• Sunday brunch mindfully curated by some of the best chefs in South Florida from omelet stations and Bloody Mary bars to sun-soaked sounds. Sunday never felt so good. Sponsored by: The Sacred Space

More events will be added—to purchase tickets, visit: www.seedfoodandwine.com.

Snacking these days can be quite difficult. There are endless options, some of which are healthy for you, others not so much. So where do you begin? We caught up with Erica Groussman, co-founder of TRUWOMEN - a clean treat option that wants to simplify your decision making. Check out our interview with Groussman below.

Tell us a little bit about yourself - where are you from, how did youfind your way to the 305, etc. 

I am originally fromBuffalo, New York and made the move to Los Angeles to study at UCLA. I hadalways wanted to explore the Big Apple, so after graduating, and working in Los Angeles in filmfinance for a few years, I moved back to the east coast to live in NYC.

During my time there, I met and fellin love with my husband who introduced me to the wonders of Miami Beach. Miamiis the perfect combination of sunshine, thriving businesses, and an emphasis onfamily life. I truly could not ask for a better city to raise my childrenalongside my amazing husband. 

Tellus about your experience in the health and wellness industry. 

Prior to startingTRUWOMEN, I have always been deeply involved in the health and wellnesscommunity. I’m a maven when it comes to spotting health trends, workoutconcepts, and consumable goods.

However, with more knowledge comesmore responsibility, and I began having great difficulty ignoring the gaps Ispotted specifically in the food market. We’ve seen such a great increase inalternatives that allow persons with food restrictions to enjoy more, but such a lack of quality and transparency iningredients. It was really my mission to make it so that more people couldenjoy delicious foods, while also getting the nutritious value that their bodies crave. 

Tellus about TRUWOMEN - what made you start the company? Whatopportunity did you see? Where can we find the bars? 

As a mom who is alwayson-the-go, I couldn't shake the fact that most snacks either taste good, yetuse ingredients I couldn't pronounce, or they use clean ingredients—but tastelike cardboard. And I knew I couldn’t be alone in demanding clean treats that Icould proudly crave.

Through the great network of friends, I crossed paths with my co-founder Stephanie Pyatt and she too became obsessed with blurring the lines between healthy and delicious. The more we asked women what they wanted to snack on, the stronger we committed ourselves to create clean products that most everyone can enjoy.

For TRUWOMEN, that meant doing the hardwork to make our protein bars vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and free of sugaralcohols. Together, and many bites later, we perfected our indulgences to takeon the flavor profiles of the most iconic desserts, like fresh out the ovenchocolate chip cookies and melt-in-your-mouth glazed donuts. Our playful lineup of products is sold on Amazon and select smallretailers nationwide. 

Talkto us about the nutritional elements of the bar? 

The protein bar aisle is crowded with bars full of lengthy and questionable ingredients. We wanted to make it easier for shoppers to feel proud of choosing our bars and sharing them with others, so we created a first-of-its-kind food category called Indulgent Nutrition™ which combines amazing taste with clean ingredients.

Our ingredients allow us to dream up healthyindulgences that are dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and free ofsugar alcohols. These ingredients also allow us to maintaindesirable nutritional profiles, with around 200 calories and 12G of protein perbar. We really wanted to do the work for consumers, so that they could spend more time enjoying what’s under the wrapper rather than tryingto figure out what’s in it. 

What'snext for TRUWOMEN? 

Aside from our ability to quickly innovate and share new products, I am most excited about what we are doing with our business practices. It was important that we not only create a cleaner, healthier alternative for women to eat and share, but that we also practice better business by empowering women within the workplace.

We’re working to drive a new frontierof leadership for women - elevating and providing opportunities for them. From the women behind thecompany to the vendors we work with, TRUWOMEN supports female-founded,female-owned and female-managed businesses who also elevate women in theirrespective organizations. Our goal is to empower thisgeneration while inspiring the next.