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 […]
Read More ›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, […]
Read More ›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
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›The next time you're tempted to have 'just a bite' of those leftover Christmas Cookies or Grandma's Christmas Pudding late at night (why you still have those in the house is a whole other topic!), or any time, for that matter, STOP IT!First, think about whether you really are hungry or possibly just bored or […]
Read More ›A common trend I notice in many eggplant recipes is the notion that since this veg soaks up so much oil, one needs to keep adding more and more oil while cooking. I disagree! If, for example, you're sauteing it with garlic and oil in a cast iron skillet, you may find that initially, […]
Read More ›I've published my smoothie recipes before, but here's another way to keep them interesting- try coconut oil in lieu of almond butter! Coconut oil is the only source of medium-chain triglycerides and is also very indicated for promoting intestinal health. Plus- it tastes great! 8oz brewed, chilled, UNSWEETENED green tea (or other favorite herbal tea) […]
Read More ›Here's a delicious version of a classic: Combine fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, walnuts and a squeeze o fresh lemon in a food processor and whiz. Using your meat tenderizer, pound chicken cutlets til thin. Spread the marinade on the meat and let sit in the fridge for an hour or […]
Read More ›If you're heading back to work tomorrow after a nice holiday break, make it a point to start the New Year with healthy food to bring with you to work, from here on out. Shop for w few days at a time and spend an hour in the kitchen steaming your veggies, grilling your chicken […]
Read More ›Whether you're a seasoned (excuse the pun) chef or a beginning cook, take the time to learn some new recipes and make them part of your weekly or monthly regime. Regardless of your choice to either search on line, in cookbooks or by word of mouth, cookbooks and recipes are just one more way […]
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