The food-for-sports market has really grown in recent years. Long gone are the days of PowerBars being your only easy-to-digest option. Now there are literally hundreds of energy gels & sports bars to choose from. Although convenient, these ready-to-eat options are expensive & often contain mystery items such food colorings, emulsifiers, “natural flavors”, fractionated oils (whatever that
Ok, you Endurance Athlete…yes, YOU! I know how much you LOVE your long cardio workouts. I know how much you LOVE your mileage. I know how much you LOVE your volume. I too look forward to my long swims & long runs. But we’re all getting older. And that means we absolutely need to shift
I love smoothes!! I drink one almost every day. I find that they are a GREAT way to get high-quality nutrients into my daily diet. While many smoothies can be quite high in sugar & carbs, I’ve been experimenting with predominantly veggie-based mixes. Recently I was asked by a client just exactly what was in
I recently visited Stuttgart & experienced the fabulousness of the Christmas Markets. What a great concept!! You’re outside in the frosty cold air, eating pretzels, sipping toasty warm mulled wine & shopping. It’s all good!! To keep the holiday spirit going I’m bringing homemade gluhwein (it translates to “glow wine”…which is truly how you feel
Let the pumpkin recipes flow!! Have I mentioned that I LOVE pumpkin??!! In all ways – be it sweet or savory – I LOVE pumpkin! My daughter & I made these fun muffins a few weekends ago & they disappeared by end of day. Yes, they are that good!! Ingredients Pumpkin Muffins 1-3/4 c flour
In 2009 my parents, my daughter & I traveled to South Africa, Botswana & Zambia (back to the village where I was born!). The sights, the sounds & the animals (of course) were memorable. But so was the food! After experiencing South African Bobotie firsthand, I quickly found a recipe that would help me to recreate
I came across a quote the other day that got me thinking. The truth may be puzzling. It may take some work to grapple with. It may be counterintuitive. Carl Sagan The older I get the more I agree with this concept that life is counterintuitive. The more life I live the less secure I
Brussels sprouts. These little gems have gotten a really bad rap. So many people THINK they don’t like them. And truthfully…if you’ve only had them boiled…I’m right there with ya! Blech!! In fact, boiling them (or overcooking them) actually enhances the bitter flavor that most of us dislike. But…if you roast them…well now…EVERYTHING changes! Roasting
“Whether you’re an athlete or an everyday exerciser, often overlooked is the role that tight pelvic floor muscles play in creating pain or dysfunction. As a physical therapist with additional training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, a passion of mine is working with patients on pelvic floor health. There are many reasons someone may seek pelvic
When the weather turns colder, I start to crave hot, hearty soups. This Jamaican Carrot Soup fits the bill perfectly! Because this soup is spicey & crazy tasty, it can also easily fit into your Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts!! Serves 10 Ingredients Soup 5 T unsalted butter 2 lbs carrots, thickly sliced 1 onion, thinly