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 ›Oh, I know I am opening such a can of worms! But let’s have a little fun here. This week, the theme is going to be focused on recommendations from the USDA and breaking them down to see what, if any credibility they have and looking a little deeper into where the suggestions […]
Read More ›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 ›Load up on bagels, bread and sports drinks the day before a race. Eat all you can at the pre-race night pasta party. Finally, when you cross that finish line, it’s time to down the cookies and more coca cola in order to replenish those glycogen stores. You deserve it, you’ve earned it, right? […]
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