Fennel, Pear, Citrus Soup…Refreshing, Crisp & Delicious
April 29, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
As the summer continues to heat up I’ve been constantly looking for ways to keep my body cool. Recently I was working on a recipe for a cooking class I gave at the Lake Austin Resort & Spa and came up with this delightful soup. As many of you may know, I’m all about simplicity in the kitchen, and making things that are healthy taste really good. The participants in [...]
Too hot to cook? Salads make great meals.
April 27, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Try making a salad! Temperatures are already topping the 90-degree mark here in Austin. It can be difficult to get excited about firing up the stove as temperatures rise outdoors, but that shouldn’t keep you from creating a delicious and nutritious meal! My favorite thing about salads? The varieties are endless! Tabbouleh, a classic Mediterranean dish shown at left, [...]
Running on Reserves…How to ‘Fill the Tanks’
April 25, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
My body is torn up. Day in and day out I’ve been grinding both in the weight room and the pool. Lately, it’s felt like I was losing the ability to even remotely recover from one workout, before heading to the next. Although there are definitely times to feel like this, and now is one of them, I’m doing everything I can to feel some sort of freshness. Along with [...]
Hop into a healthy Easter!
April 22, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Easter is the second biggest candy giving holiday, second to Halloween. That being said, it can often be a huge bump (or hop) in the road for those who are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Keep in mind that it is not only the Easter basket that adds up. Many individuals have brunches and/or dinners that are similar in the amount of food to Thanksgiving! There are a few [...]
Which greens are healthiest?
April 20, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
So, by now, anyone reasonably interested in eating healthy, whether as a disease preventative, or for weight loss, has heard how beneficial “green vegetables” are. Different sources will tout which ones are really best for you. Experts everywhere seem to agree that some of the top ones are broccoli, kale, spinach romaine lettuce, swiss chard, asparagus, even avacados to name a few. The darker the better. They are rich in [...]
Are you missing a part of the fitness puzzle?
April 18, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Many people complain, “I work out all the time, but I’m not seeing results!” Sound familiar? Do you find yourself saying the same thing? Or maybe you say, “I eat so healthy, but I am not seeing results!” Well, you may be missing a piece to your fitness puzzle. Most people fail to realize that you must have a nice balance of cardiovascular training, resistance training, AND diet/nutrition in order [...]
Super-simple peanut butter hummus recipe
April 17, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
When I was a kid, hummus was only available at a mediterranean restaurant. Now, of course, you can find it in most grocery stores. We buy it often and use it as a snack or as the base spread for sandwiches. What most people don’t realize is that hummus is easy and inexpensive to make. What’s more, making it at home allows you to play with flavors. Check out this [...]
Nutrition tip: Eating for competition
April 15, 2011 Posted by 4 Comments
Pre-race nutrition The week before your competition is when you must really focus and continue your consistent diet. If you don’t have a balanced diet going right into the race you won’t be able to make it up come race day. Complex carbohydrate sources, lean proteins, unsaturated fats, and a variety of vegetables and fruits will give you the quality nutrients you need in order to build a foundation. Push [...]
Battling (and Overcoming) Athletic Injuries
April 13, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
As we work to become fit and make ourselves healthier it’s generally inevitable that at some point we’ll be hindered by some type of injury. Most of us have either had strains, sprains, fractures, breaks, or even surgeries. We can and should always be proactive about staying healthy, but sometimes our training or life’s unexpected woes get the best of us. So what do y’all do when you face these [...]
Rapid workout recovery drink–Chocolate milk!
April 11, 2011 Posted by 4 Comments
Chocolate milk clearly isn’t just a favorite among the elementary school crowd anymore. Recently, it has received quite a bit of attention for its effectiveness in promoting recovery after exercise (references below). Current research supports these claims. One study compared the benefits of chocolate milk as a recovery drink with two popular sports drinks. Chocolate milk was found to improve recovery after exhaustive exercise by increasing performance in future workouts [...]