Healthy “milk”…but not from a cow.
July 27, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Hello Athletic Foodie readers! My name is Jennifer and I write a blog called A Knack for Nutrition where I discuss everything from my love of broccoli to my forays in running. I have been a vegetarian for two years and over the last several months I have been slowly phasing out most forms of dairy from my diet. I simply believe it is a healthier way to eat. There [...]
Coconut water – nature’s sports drink?
July 25, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
Coconut water is a refreshing beverage traditionally enjoyed in the tropics. It’s found in the middle of young coconuts, and is gradually replaced by coconut meat as they mature. Recently, coconut water has grown in popularity among athletes and foodies alike, for its numerous health benefits. Coconut water is notably high in electrolytes – particularly potassium. It also contains sodium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. These electrolytes play a role in [...]
Weight training for women…will I get bulky?
July 22, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Many women are afraid of lifting even a five pound weight, for fear that they will bulk up. This is far from the truth! I try to tell female clients, that weight training will not bulk them up, but rather tone their muscles. There are certain reasons why women won’t get bulky: Women don’t have the same amount of testosterone as men (about 15-20x less), which affects their ability to [...]
International travel–eating to survive the 24-hour journey
July 20, 2011 Posted by 2 Comments
I’m here in Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast of Australia, with team USA, as we prepare for the 2011 World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, starting July 24. As I look out at the beautiful coastline, I am so happy. The weather is beautiful. My body feels awesome. Everything I’ve worked so hard for is paying off. The crazy part is that traveling to this coastal paradise took me 37 [...]
You burned how many calories?? Walking??!
July 18, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
On somewhat of a whim Sunday morning, I set out on a final break-in walk for my new Keen hiking shoes. I plan to hoof it up and down through neighborhoods in Shanghai, China, on an upcoming visit. Things were feeling pretty good after stopping at a local diner for some banana, walnut oatmeal. I turned right instead of left and strolled back into my driveway some 11 miles later. [...]
Gaining muscle without gaining body fat….
July 15, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
As the last post in this series about body fat and lean muscle, I will be addressing gaining muscle without gaining body fat. I previously discussed, it is very difficult to gain muscle and reduce body fat, at the same time. It is important to reduce body fat and then gain muscle in most cases. One concern many people have, however, is not wanting to gain body fat as [...]
Massage Therapist shares tips for treatment success
July 13, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Guest post by Paola Bassanese, from Energya Massage Therapy, voted Best Practitioner of Complementary Medicine in London. Looking after yourself is more than healthy eating and exercise. Relaxation is key to the optimum function of all your vital organs. Sleep can become compromised when we are stressed and studies have shown that lack of sleep or poor sleep can cause an increase of the hormone ghrelin which makes us feel [...]
Caramelized onion, shiitake mushroom pizza. Sooo good!
July 11, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
I’ve been toying with pizza dough for the last year or more. Every so often I get the urge and make up a batch to try to work out the kinks. Sometimes with great success. Sometimes not. I’ve also been toying with a pizza stone on my Big Green Egg grill. The goal has been to get a very thin, crispy crust that wouldn’t be too dense. This time, it [...]
Losing body fat without losing muscle mass
July 8, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
As a continuation of my last post, I’d like to further discuss losing body fat, without losing muscle mass. Many people go on crash diets and lose a lot of weight very quickly. Unfortunately, they tend to lose a lot of muscle in the process. This isn’t good for your body, nor is it good for trying to gain that “toned” look that most people are trying to achieve. When [...]