Five Food Groups?

Funny, I thought there were three:  carbohydrates, proteins and fats.  Apparently, I was wrong.   According to the USDA, there are five: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy.   And we should be mostly eating these foods, and avoiding empty calories, which, as per their site include “calories from solid fats and/or added sugars. Solid fats […]

Read More

When All Is Said And Done, Just Eat Food!

Ah… what a way to spend the morning. I’ve just gotten back from a lovely, aerobic ride along PCH.   Two and a half hours was the extent of it today as I’m in full taper mode for next week’s LA Marathon. I opted not to do the ride fasted, for no other reason than […]

Read More