Summer is in full swing and if you haven’t yet started your journey towards better health and fitness – there is no better time than now! If you’ve established a routine and are starting to see results, good for you! At BODYCRAFT, we’re here to help your fitness journey any way we can. Whether it’s providing a little extra motivation or offering huge savings on fitness equipment, you can always turn to us.
In this blog, we turn our attention towards your eating habits. Exercising is great, but if you aren’t pairing fitness with healthy eating, you’re only doing half the work. The good news is, there are thousands of delicious, cost-effective, and healthy recipes out there. Here are five healthy summer recipes you can try:
For the Vegan
Staying away from animal-based products? More power to you! There are plenty of ways to get protein and nutrients without sacrificing your needs or values. These Raw Veggie Wraps with Walnut Pate are one of those ways! Natural, gluten-free, and filled with nutrients, these wraps are healthy, completely vegan, and aesthetically pleasing and colorful.
For the Grill Master
On the other hand, maybe you can’t stay away from the grill and your mouth waters anytime beef, chicken or pork is mentioned. There are plenty of ways to eat healthy as a meat eater too! These Grilled Pork Tacos, Al Pastor Style have a spicy kick and offer a low-carb option with corn tortillas. The pineapple, garlic, onion, and fresh cilantro toppings balance out the meat. In order to do this recipe right, you’ll want to marinate the pork overnight. And be sure to choose a lean pork option!
For the Early Riser
Do you like to work out in the mornings? Great! But it can be difficult to get a balanced breakfast in before you hit the gym. This is where healthy smoothies come in. The Mango Smoothie Bowl with Pistachio and Chia Seeds is a great way to get the nutrients you need to start each day, as well as cool down in the summer heat. Remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
For the Comfort Food Lover
Love pasta and other comfort food, but don’t want all the carbs? Checkout this Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Squash. Trust us, this recipe is certainly comforting but you can binge on it without the guilt. The spaghetti squash is a great base and the Greek yogurt alfredo sauce is a creamy heaven that is kind to your midsection. The Greek yogurt also adds an extra kick of protein that will benefit any workout plan!
For the Person on a Budget
As you’re probably aware, it can be difficult to eat healthy all the time on a budget. Luckily, there are tons of healthy, low-budget recipes on the Internet. These Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers are one of them. All you need is a can of black beans, a couple onions, and a package of lean ground turkey. Add a few spices to the mix and you’ve got a tasty, healthy meal for under $10.
Be your best you this summer by eating healthy and taking strides towards your fitness goals. Shop our award-winning ellipticals, treadmills, rowers, bikes, functional trainers, benches, Jones machines, and more, and get a discount when you use offer code SAVE12 at checkout.