If so, you’re not alone. US bar sales are expected to increase from where they were just three years ago, $5.5 billion to $6.2 billion by 2018(1). Clearly, we’re eating bars every day. Convenient, not too messy and not typically perishable, it makes sense why a nation on the go relies heavily upon this option […]
Read More ›Why is it that so many of us get stuck in a veggie rut, especially when it comes to the leafy greens? There is more to life than spinach…and even than my beloved kale! Enter the collard green. Often used in Southern-style cooking, collard greens are similar in nutrition to kale, but they have a heartier […]
Read More ›From artichokes to zucchini (err- ok, that’s technically a fruit!) there are endless varieties of veggies for us to enjoy to make up the majority of the carbohydrate component of any healthy, balanced eating approach. Regardless of whether one follows a vegan regime, a Paleo inspired diet or even (gasp) adheres to the recommendations of […]
Read More ›You know I’m not going to recommend Gatorade, but perhaps you’re thinking a more technically advanced drink, such as an expensive brand with that perfect 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein. Or maybe you’re thinking chocolate milk, as per an article published by Runner’s World[1]? Or better yet, going the natural route with a nice, […]
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