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At FreshDirect, we know that food is fuel and an important part of any fitness routine. Ahead of this weekend’s TCS New York City Marathon, we asked private brands merchant Francesca D. for her top recommendations for the products that keep her energized and hydrated before, during, and after a run. She’ll be running the big 26.2 this Sunday, so if you’re watching, make sure to cheer her on!…
You probably already know that putting your salad in a mason jar is the thing to do. But what you may not know is just how easy and how portable these jars can be.
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Why buy a hundred-calorie pack of cookies when you could have 100 calories worth of something more filling and fresh? The key to sticking to your health goals is knowing your portions and your limits—but finding a hundred-calorie snack doesn’t need to be limiting! Once you know what 100 calories of a nutritious snack really looks like, portion control won’t seem so hard after all—100 calories can go a long way. After the jump, find your new favorite hundred-calorie snack!
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Round, sweet, and topped with deliciousness? You might think that we are talking about donuts—but these tasty round treats are actually made from apples. Healthy, delicious, and crunchy, these faux-nuts will satisfy your sweet cravings while also giving your body the fuel that it needs. Find ingredient inspiration after the jump.
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This unseasonably nice weather calls for two things: more water and more exercise. With temperatures still high enough to take a brisk walk, there’s no reason not to throw on a pair of sneakers and continue staying active. And while you’re at it, make sure that you stay hydrated. During the winter months, many people tend to forget that they still need to drink water. Find out why exercise is great for your overall health and how to stay hydrated after the jump.
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Some people use the winter as an excuse to do some human hibernating—you know, staying in, ordering food, binging on Netflix. But this year, “it’s too cold outside to stay fit” is no excuse! Find out how to fuel your fitness after the jump.
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You haven’t conquered the homemade breakfast until you’ve made your own chia pudding. The tiny seed is a nutritional powerhouse and is full of good for you fiber and omega 3s. Even better: You can add pretty much whatever you want. Click through for three of our favorite versions, all topped with sweet fruit and a few other surprises.
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We do things a little bit differently here at FreshDirect, and by differently we mean we drink gazpacho out of bottles and eat our smoothies in bowls. But if Instagram has taught us anything, it’s that styling a smoothie bowl is actually way trendier than eating a smoothie. Too bad because our easy versions are too good not to eat. Learn how to create your very own smoothie bowls after the jump.
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There’s no doubt about it: Smoothies are having their moment. But we don’t blame you if you’re a little intimidated about experimenting with fruits and veggies to create your own base. Thankfully, our friends at PitayaPlus are here to help you out. Their raw dragon fruit smoothie packs are a little bit sweet, a little bit tart, but pretty subtle in taste, making it perfect as a base for a multitude of snacks and smoothies. Even better? It’s on sale. Learn how to make this bright smoothie (and so much more) after the jump!
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