If only the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León had known that the true Fountain of Youth was muscle mass! Muscle tissue is one of the body’s most precious resources. Those vibrant & calorie-hungry muscle fibers support our metabolism, hormone levels, strength, endurance, posture & so much more. Simply put, muscle mass – both building
We have a running joke in my family about pudding. It was the end of a lovely dinner at The Swan Hotel in Bibury, England when the French server asked us if we would like “the pudding”. Pudding? Sounds great! I enthusiastically said “Absolutely! What flavors do you have?” The server gave me a sideways
Avocados – one of nature’s best fruits! At peak ripeness these beautifully green gems (at least on the inside!) are smooth, creamy, rich & oh so darn delish! We all know that avocados go great on tacos or turkey sandwiches. But their neutral flavor & dense creaminess makes them a super-stealthy healthy addition to desserts.
With 2025 just weeks away, it’s a great time to think about things you’d like to change in your daily life. Maybe you’d like to declutter or meditate or read more or connect more with your friends. As we all know, change is almost always accompanied by teeth gnashing, feet dragging & complaining…oh, the complaining.
“Throughout time, perspectives on the experience of pain have substantially evolved. As we continue to explore, the more we realize how much power we actually have over our pain. This new understanding is quite consequential considering nearly half of the US population reports experiencing either daily chronic pain and/or notable pain experienced over the last
In this wintery season of veg I feel like there are so many overlooked options…fennel being one of them. Fennel is a member of the carrot family with a lovely anise-y (or liquorish-y) taste. All parts of it can be eaten from the crisp white bulb to the feathery dill-like fronds. And it can be prepared
Great athletes excel at creating environments conducive to success. Hard work alone cannot overcome the challenges of poor timing, unfavorable conditions, or disorganized surroundings. Antonio Gonzalez “Most athletes recognize that success requires significant effort. They not only expect hard work but embrace it — relishing the daily grind that others might find tedious. The best
I’m on a chicken kick (as evidenced by last week’s & this week’s recipes). And I’m also on a winter veggie kick. AND I’m on a spicy kick! When the weather turns chilly there’s nothing better than an easy one pan dinner that highlights seasonal veg & heat. Enter this lovely Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken &
Every athlete knows this scenario. You head out the door for your workout & within 15-30’ish minutes you know…you know whether it’s going to be an awesome workout, a good workout or just a meh workout. As a coach I wish my athletes could have awesome workouts every time. As an athlete I wish I
The lowly turnip. It’s one of those fall root vegetables that doesn’t get much limelight. While sweet potatoes, carrots & even beets make it onto the table, turnips are often overlooked. This is most unfortunate because turnips are fabulous! They’re a member of the healthful cruciferous family & are packed full of nutrition benefits – low in carbs,