Exercise Motivation: Writer Shares Four Tips
August 31, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
I’m going to throw it out there and say that MANY people find exercise to be a necessary evil. We know we should/need to do it, but that doesn’t mean we always want to. It’s hot, sweaty, sometimes painful business. And it never really gets easier. The more you can do, the more you need to push. The carrot is always dangling just a little farther than your fingers can [...]
Easy Recipe: Banana “Fro-Yo”
August 29, 2011 Posted by 2 Comments
While much of the country is starting to cool down as it transitions from summer to fall, it unfortunately seems to be only getting hotter down here in Austin, Texas. I’m pretty sure that my thermometer has read over 100 degrees for at least the past two months- no joke. Not only is the heat stealing every hint of green from the grass and shrinking our lake, it also has [...]
Nutrition Tips: Breakfasts for Athletes
August 26, 2011 Posted by 2 Comments
This post will begin a series of posts on different meals for athletes. While it will be somewhat generalized, hopefully it will provide athletes of all types, some guidelines for meals that will enhance your performance. First we will start with breakfasts for athletes! You always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast has been shown to increase energy, improve mealtime choices throughout the [...]
What’s your favorite food? Sandwich Love!!
August 24, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Late last night I couldn’t sleep and was watching the Biography channel on TV. They were featuring Ray Kroc, founder of McDonalds, who died almost as long ago as my children have been alive. It got me thinking what made his, “not so healthy foods so popular?” I decided it was the tactile characteristics. Everything, or almost everything sold in McD’s is held in your hands. From their cheeseburgers, to [...]
Training Interruptions are Tough on the Body
August 22, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
Foodiemumma, Garrett’s mom, suddenly has a greater appreciation for missing practice. No, I’m not a world class athlete, collegiate, or member of any formal team. Just team”Get Fit.” I changed my lifestyle a couple of years ago, because I was preparing to turn 60 and didn’t want to feel it, or be limited by my physical well being or lack there of. For those of you who have followed me [...]
What are your favorite cookbooks?
August 19, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
You know, we probably all have favorite cookbooks. Maybe we don’t even know why, except, they are our “go to” cookbooks. Maybe they came highly recommended, or we like the colorful pictures of fabulous looking food, or the simple list of ingredients. Or maybe because the finished dishes are all incredibly delicious which makes us proud, almost feeling like amateur chefs. Sometimes our library of cookbooks is made up of [...]
Avocadoes – Think Outside the Guac
August 17, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
My best friend recently returned from a summer-long trip to her hometown of São Paulo, Brazil. We spent the last few days catching up, and I was delighted to hear tales of her extensive travels. I most enjoyed learning about the local cuisine. There is no doubt that Brazil is home to enviable farmer’s markets full of exotic year-round produce. Many of the foods she described were new to me, [...]
Essential Fuel: Grilled Sweet Potatoes. So Easy!
August 15, 2011 Posted by 3 Comments
If you heard Garrett’s interview after winning U.S. Nationals in the 100 freestyle, you know he mentioned having a sweet potato before the race. It is on his list of staples. Now he certainly didn’t grill one at his hotel in Palo Alto. His was microwaved. Check out this easy recipe for your next sweet potato, though. It is grilled goodness. By the way, no matter how you cook them, [...]
Food or Water: Learning from the Best!!
August 12, 2011 Posted by 4 Comments
For a few short weeks this summer, Garrett is enjoying the rare privilege of working in the kitchens of noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, which is rated as the number one restaurant in the world. His tasks so far are anything but glamorous. It may sound rather exciting and exotic to forage on the beach for rose hips. Spending the next five hours sorting and separating them for the chefs is [...]
Hydration in the heat! Replenish now!
August 10, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Being in Texas where it has been over 100 degrees for about a month straight (on record for the hottest July EVER), hydration is something that is essential to discuss at this time of year. While it is definitely important year round, when individuals are training in the heat of summer it can be lifesaving. One important thing to note is that you should be properly hydrating all day long, [...]