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Your favorite core workout, CXWORX™, is now LES MILLS CORE™. Les Mills, Anschutz Health and Wellness Center’s group fitness partner, announced the name change earlier this year in hopes of “more accurately reflecting the workout.” You can now experience LES MILLS CORE as a 45-minute class option, in addition to the existing 30-minute version. What…
Risotto typically requires a lot of attention, but our version not only allows you to step away from the kitchen, it’s delicious, nutritious, and baked! Make it as a side or main dish. Baked Risotto Ingredients Serves: 4 2 tsp. olive oil ½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 cup…
Feijoada is a Brazillian stew typically made with beans, beef, and pork. Our vegan rendition obviously omits the meat but the dish is still packed full of protein, keeping you full longer. Vegan Feijoada Ingredients Serving size: 4 1 15-ounce can low sodium black beans 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk of celery, diced 1 bell…
Masoor dal (spiced red lentils) is a popular protein-rich dish in Indian cuisine that’s easy to prep and quick to cook. It’s a perfect meatless Monday option that’s bound to please everyone’s tastebuds (including meat lovers) and keep you full for hours. Serve it over basmati rice, naan, or roti. Enjoy! Masoor Dal Ingredients Serving…
By Lauren Heap, CPT, Senior Fitness Specialist In the gym, women often gravitate towards cardio machines and neglect the weight room. While being a cardio queen is impressive, there are many misconceptions about weight lifting for women. So, we’re here to clear up some myths and encourage women to incorporate strength training into their workout…
By Kelly Faulkner, BS, LMT, CSCS A good massage can set you up with a strong foundation to fight off anything the holidays throw at you, and with the additional stress that 2020 has brought forth, it’s even more necessary to heal and regenerate your body. Here are three reasons why we all need to…
It’s the Holiday season! Although we may be celebrating the holidays a little differently this year, it’s imperative to make healthier food decisions. For many of us, the winter months are a time to indulge, and our exercise or healthy diet routines often suffer. Holiday Food by Numbers In truth, 75% of weight gain occurs…
We’re all about Thanksgiving tradition but with a healthier twist. Make any of our Thanksgiving recipes for a healthier, happier holiday!
If we had to describe the perfect fall-themed pancake, then the whole wheat walnut pancake with pumpkin sauce takes the win! Whole Wheat Walnut Pancake Ingredients Serves: 14 For the Pancakes 1 cup whole-wheat flour ⅔ cup walnuts, finely chopped, divided 3 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. kosher salt 2 eggs…
Roasted Cauliflower and Tahini Dip Ingredients Serves: 8 1 cauliflower head, broken into florets 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds, plus extra for garnish (optional) 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds, plus extra for garnish (optional) Salt to taste 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp. tahini 1 lemon, juiced 1 garlic bulb, peeled Method of Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.…
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