Tea In My Water – Both During Training & At Rest

What a great idea!  As long as I can remember, I've literally gone everywhere with my water bottle attached at the hip.  Being a huge green tea, and herbal tea fan, I'll often mix some into my water bottle to sip throughout the day. Today, I did the same thing on my bike ride.   […]

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Multi-Tasking In The Kitchen

If you've been allocating time to prep your veggies, grill your fish and wash your fruit each week- good for you!   You're ahead of the game. Perhaps, however, you find yourself stuck in a rut making the same things over and over again. With a little creativity and thinking outside the box, you can […]

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Rosemary- Not Just Something Tasty to Eat!

Did you know that In the lab, rosemary has been shown to have antioxidant properties?  Antioxidants help to ward off free radicals, which disturb cell membranes,  cause cell death and damage DNA.  It also appears to have antimicrobial properties. Add it to your roasted veggies or throw it in the soup- tasty and healthy to […]

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Is It True That Eggplants Don’t Have Any Nutritional Value?

Not at all! Eggplants are high in phytonutrients, many which have antioxidant properties.  These helps us keep our cardiovascular system healthy and protect against free radial damage.  In addition, eggplant is a source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin.    Enjoy it in a stir fry, […]

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