Fit and Flex granola

  You might already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It doesn’t mean that just because it is crucial, you can always get around to it. We know that mornings are hard, especially when you’re busy feeding the pets, getting the kids off to school, or getting ready for the office; it can get impossible to scramble an egg, bake a batch of healthy breakfast muffins, etc. To help you start your morning right, here are some quick, simple, and healthy breakfast ideas that will keep you energized all day. Whether you want to make a quick breakfast smoothie or you prefer to bake a loaf of healthy zucchini bread, we’ve got many easy recipes for you. The best part is that all these breakfast ideas take less than five minutes to pull together: Homemade Granola If you want to make granola have the longest shelf life, completely cool it down with a pan before transferring it to a storage container. When you store it in an airtight container, you can keep it for more than...

Healthy Snacks Your Kids Will Love - Fitandflex granola   Kids often get hungry between meals because they are growing. However, there are many packed snacks that are extremely unhealthy for them. These snacks are filled with refined flour, added sugars, and artificial ingredients. Snack time is also an amazing opportunity to sneak in some extra nutrients in your child’s diet. Instead of letting them consume highly processed snack foods, fill their tummy with whole foods to provide energy and nutrition. Here is the list of some kid-friendly healthy snacks that are both healthy and delicious:   1.     Healthy energy balls Energy balls can taste like cookie dough, but they are built with whole nutritious ingredients. You can make these snacks with either ground flax, chia seeds , or granola; all of them are a good source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They are also a healthier alternative to commercial energy bars which are high in sugar and artificial...

Chia Seeds: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes and More  The demand for chia seeds is skyrocketing these days, and it is for all the good reasons.  They have a lot of nutritious aspects, so when prepared properly, they are easy to digest,  and they are even packed with a powerful energy boost. In fact, in ancient times, chia seeds were known as food for runners and warriors because  they ate them as their fuel to run long distances or before they go into a battle. The benefits of chia seeds have been researched widely, and they include improving digestive health ,  boosting your energy & metabolism, promoting heart health, and can even help treat diabetes. However, before delving into anything else, let’s look at all the nutrients available from chia seeds. Chia seed are: High in antioxidants High in vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium A good source of dietary fiber A good source of protein High in omega-3 fat Here are a few ben...