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This refreshing summer melon is not only delicious, but also nutritious! Why it’s a super food: Cantaloupe is almost 90% water, so it is perfect to help with hydration on hot summer days.  It is also low in calorie at ...

Check out this delicious, refreshing summer super food salad from Jessica Lehmann, RD. Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon, cubed 1 cup cucumber, diced 1 cup jicama, diced 6 chopped mint leaves 3 Tbsp crumbled feta or cojita cheese 1 Tbsp lime ...

Summer squash is in season – and here are some great reasons to try this great vegetable! Why it’s a super food: Summer squash is high in antioxidants which may help prevent certain diseases. Summer squash is high in beta ...

It’s hot out there!  Check out this delicious Cold Sesame Noodles with Chicken recipe from the amazing Sharon Richter, RD. Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1/2 cup warm water 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 ...

Salmon has always been a popular fish, and it’s a super food! Here’s why: High in vitamin D, which is important for healthy bones.  Vitamin D may aid in weight loss and may also lesson symptoms of depression. Salmon is high ...

Try this healthy breakfast burrito for your weekend breakfast! Ingredients: 6 Egg whites 1 Chicken chorizo sausage (crumbled) 1/2 Red bell pepper (diced) 1/2 Avocado 2 Medium whole wheat wraps Hot sauce to taste Directions: In a skillet, start cooking chicken ...

Why is there so much buzz about flaxseeds lately? Why it’s a super food: Flaxseed is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseeds are packed with soluble fiber which may help aid digestion. Flaxseeds also contain insoluble fiber which may help ...

Throw this great skewer recipe on the grill this weekend for a quick and easy dinner! Ingredients: 8 Large shrimp, peeled and deveined.  Leave tail on if desired 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 red ...

Try these turkey burgers as a healthy alternative to some heavier holiday favorites.  Serve topped with hummus or with a side of kale chips! Ingredients: 1lb of lean ground turkey 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup diced white onion 3-5 ...

We here at Fit Journey have a love of garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas. Why it’s a super food: -Garbanzo beans are an excellent source of fiber.  Two cups fulfill the daily recommended amount of fiber. -Garbanzo beans contain tryptophan ...