Healthy Food at the Airport

I've written about this many-a-time, but since I'm at the airport now, I thought it would be a good reminder to all that you can, in fact, grab something healthy in a rush to your flight. I just bought a Chicken Salad (labeled as  Chicken Caesar, but, fortunately, with the dressing, croutons & cheese in […]

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Pay Attention to Those Twinges

The next time you feel a slight tweak in your knee while you're running, or a pull in your shoulder during your swim- PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BODY! Speaking from personal experience, as frustrating as it may be to be forced to take a day away from your sport, it pays off in the long […]

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Eat Your Oysters

I will admit that I was not initially that keen on eating an oyster.   No particular reason; I just thought they looked unappealing and seemed to be a vehicle for a plethora of toppings. I was WRONG! My reason for giving them another go, however, was not for any gastronomic reason.  Last year, after […]

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Pack for your flight

I've written about this before, but for some reason, many people seem to be a bit overwhelmed or daunted by the idea of bringing food on the plane. What's the alternative, though? Unless you're in business or first, and even then you are not guaranteed you'll get something healthy, you're choices of food are going […]

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Julienne Your Veg

For a visually-pleasing (not to mention gastronomically) way to serve your veg, try the julienne slice!  If you have a mandolin, it makes it easier, but if you don't you can still cut your veg into matchsticks with a good kitchen knife. I like using this cut for carrots & zucchini in particular.  Once they're […]

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Black Garlic!

I came across the most interesting thing at Whole Foods yesterday- Black Garlic!  I just HAD to try it. Wow- if you're a garlic fan, this is a must-eat.  It's not quite as pungent on the tongue as traditional garlic; in fact, I decided to eat a piece raw as I was cooking this evening […]

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Garlic & Oil on any veg works!

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, […]

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Stuck somewhere with no good food choices?

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 […]

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Mix Up Your Fruit & Veg

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 […]

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