January 2010

When you're planning your meals for the week, don't be scared to combine non-traditional food items.  Add strawberries to your steamed broccoli with grilled chicken breast or orange segments to your kale & sashimi lunch. Combining foods often serves not only to taste great, but it often allows the body to absorb more nutrients.  In […]

A client asked me yesterday what I eat before I go for  a training run.  It depends on several factors: -How long is the run? -How far? -What intensity? -How much time will elapse between eating & training? My breakfast of choice before training is either one of my smoothies (I've posted the recipes before, […]

On Training Peaks- more to follow…different caloric ranges, more plans for athletes, plans for new moms, busy, traveling executives, just to name a few! Check it out: http://home.trainingpeaks.com/training-and-nutrition-plans.aspx?c=229429

You needn't be a Certified Trainer or Nutritional Counselor in order to make a difference.  In fact, I'd venture to say that both professionals and 'regular' (those who do not happen to work in my field) people are needed in order to make a difference. When your friends, neighbors, colleagues and parents' at your children's […]