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Garlic makes everything tasty!  Combine it with some extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil in a cast-iron skillet and you're ready to turn any veg into a flavor-bursting treat! Yes, cooking does reduce some of the nutrients in fruit & veggies, so I do suggest making sure to include some raw in your diet as well. However, […]

You can almost ALWAYS make it work.  At the coffee shop, at the airport, even at Denny's! Here are some tips to help you make a good choice when you initially think there might not be one: 1) Scour the menu for any indication of fresh fruit or veggies.  While crewing for my husband's last […]

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, […]