Chasing My Passion…but Where?
February 29, 2012 Posted by 5 Comments
Recently I came across a quote by a guy named Simon Sinek that read, “Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion.” Simon Sinek is a motivational speaker and author who talks about finding a purpose in what we do, and that the most successful companies do what they do because they have a clear sense of why [...]
Compact blender giveaway winners
February 27, 2012 Posted by Leave a Comment
Our third AthletcFoodie giveaway on Facebook was a big success. And now we have two lucky winners of a great prize, A Cuisinart ‘SmartPower’ Compact Blender. These are really nice units that the average person can use to create smoothies, blend food for soups and even make baby food. A computer program randomly selected two winners from our many entrants: Jennifer from Connecticut says fitness is a constant challenge as [...]
Tendonitis or Tendonosis? Know the Difference
February 24, 2012 Posted by 6 Comments
People frequently seek medical care because of a painful tendon, and often leave the appointment with the diagnosis “tendonitis.” A tendon is a tough connective tissue structure, attaching a muscle to a bone, that can become inflamed with an abrupt change in activity. The instructions accompanying the diagnosis of tendonitis are rest, ice, oral anti-inflammatory medications as well as the profound revelation to stop doing activities that hurt! These instructions [...]
Energy while exercising: How to best use carbohydrates
February 20, 2012 Posted by 1 Comment
I think the human body and how it works is such an amazing phenomenon– blood sugar and glycogen are fascinating systems, if you ask me! I thought I’d write a post on what exactly they are, and hopefully this information will be useful to you in one way or another—whether you are a long-distance runner, athlete, or even a just a recreational exerciser. Fuel for Our Bodies You may know [...]
Teaching at Whole Foods: Classics made healthy
February 17, 2012 Posted by Leave a Comment
Recently I gave a class at Whole Foods which featured classic and delicious recipes with a healthy twist. After a long day, most of us are tired, hungry, and don’t want to spend lots of time cooking in the kitchen. My classes feature recipes that try to fit into our hectic lives. We had 32 enthusiastic students participate. I was so excited to see that many people coming out to [...]
No excuses–tips for quick and easy meals
February 15, 2012 Posted by 4 Comments
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “eating healthy is too expensive and takes too much time” as an excuse for not leading a healthy lifestyle. This is just as irritating to hear as “I don’t have time to work out.” The truth is that if you have the desire, you will make the time to lead a healthy lifestyle. If you have time to watch your favorite [...]
Amazing chefs, awesome cause, fantastic event
February 13, 2012 Posted by Leave a Comment
Five world-class chefs teamed up with Garrett Weber-Gale on Saturday night, in New York City, to create an incredible culinary event that showcased healthy eating with gourmet taste. It also raised money for the USA Swimming Foundation. The exclusive Gold Medal Dining Experience was held at the Bouley Test Kitchen, a charming venue that puts diners in the midst of those actually creating their meal. Consider the chefs who contributed [...]
Come on….Enter to win our latest sweepstakes
February 10, 2012 Posted by Leave a Comment
Time is running out to enter our great promotion on Facebook: The The AthleticFoodie Compact Blender Giveaway. We’re planning to give a way one Cuisinart Compact Blender package to each of two winners. (Click “Read more” below for a link to enter.) These units are really powerful and easy to use You’ll be able to make healthy smoothies, crush ice, grind seeds or nuts. Better yet, you can use [...]
The Dish on Detoxes: A Dietitian’s Perspective
February 8, 2012 Posted by 2 Comments
At first glance, there is no doubt that a “detox” diet sounds very appealing and possibly even logically sound. The typical Western diet is chock-full of ingredients that make our food look and taste good (sugar, fat, salt, pesticides, chemicals). Why wouldn’t we want to “rid” our bodies of them? Hopefully upon reading this article, you will walk away informed and prepared to dodge any possibly harmful diets such as [...]