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 I was recently asked if there are certain sports drinks that I prefer over others. There are actually several sports drinks that I like, use, and recommend, depending on the type, duration, and intensity of training, environmental conditions, and individual considerations for each athlete. It seems like there are new products coming out every . . . → Read More: Sports Drinks: What’s in your bottle??  So far my nutrition challenges have consisted of 1) Eating at least 7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, 2) Drinking at least 64 oz. of water each day (additional for exercise), and 3) Eating at least every 3-4 hours. The next challenge should help tie these all together. As with most things . . . → Read More: Nutrition Challenge #4: Game Plan Ingredients · 2 Tbls Olive Oil · 1 1/2 Cups Onion, chopped · 1 Cup Celery, chopped · 1 Cup Carrots, chopped & peeled · 3 Garlic cloves, minced · 1 Tbls Curry powder (preferably Madras-style) · 1 Tbls Fresh Ginger, minced · 1 tsp Ground Cumin · 1 Bay Leaf · 1/4 tsp . . . → Read More: Curried Lentil and Spinach Soup This comforting soup is surprisingly simple to make. Active Prep Time: 15 minutes (Total Prep Time: 1hr 20 minutes) Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: • 1 medium-sized butternut squash (~2#), quartered • 1 yellow onion, peeled & quartered • 1 clove garlic, peeled • 1 tsp olive oil • 1/8 tsp salt • ¾ . . . → Read More: Gingered Butternut Squash Soup  So far, my Nutrition Challenges have included: Eating at least 7 servings of fruits & vegetables each day Drinking at least 64 fluid ounces of water each day Eating at least every 3-4 hours (multiple small meals/ large snacks) On the surface these seem simple enough, but it may be more challenging to keep . . . → Read More: How to Set Yourself up for Success!  One of the most common mistakes I see people make is going too long without eating….For people trying to control their weight, skipping meals or snacks can set them up to fail. …Athletes who don’t eat much during the day are at a disadvantage too, even if they are not at high risk for obesity. . . . → Read More: Nutrition Challenge # 3: Eat Often  Since New Year’s Day is a lazy day of recovery and fresh starts for many of us, consider making an easy healthy meal that allows for both . . . → Read More: New Years Day … easy & healthy  Nutrition Challenge #2 is to drink at least 64 oz. of water each day. How are you doing? Here are a few tips to help you reach this goal: Keep several water bottles around for easy access. Keep one at your desk, one in your car, one by your favorite chair at home, etc. . . . → Read More: Tips for Staying Well-Hydrated  Here in the Puget Sound area we are surrounded by water..and have no shortage of rain. BUT…are you drinking enough water to optimize your health (and athletic performance)? How much IS enough? The standard recommendation has always been to consume at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day (or 64 oz./day). The truth . . . → Read More: Nutrition Challenge #2: Water, Water Everywhere..  This is a fabulous recipe for gluten-free cinnamon rolls. I made these last Christmas and they were fluffy and delicious. I’ll be making them again this year, and do believe they will become an annual tradition! The recipe also leaves room for substitution to allow for food sensitivities to corn or . . . → Read More: Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll recipe |
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