Have you gone just a little overboard in your zeal with veggie prep? Don't worry- I do it all the time! If you find your fridge loaded down with five cups of steamed broccoli, a dish of roasted root veggies, 3 plates of sauteed spinach and a heaping dish of asparagus – all to yourself- […]
Read More ›Have you woken up late and are 'scrambling' to get out the door? Need something quick to grab to eat on the run? DON'T rely on what you might find at your local cafe…instead, grab an egg!Keeping a dozen hard boiled eggs in your fridge is one of the simplest things you can do to […]
Read More ›What a great idea! As long as I can remember, I've literally gone everywhere with my water bottle attached at the hip. Being a huge green tea, and herbal tea fan, I'll often mix some into my water bottle to sip throughout the day. Today, I did the same thing on my bike ride. […]
Read More ›If you've been allocating time to prep your veggies, grill your fish and wash your fruit each week- good for you! You're ahead of the game. Perhaps, however, you find yourself stuck in a rut making the same things over and over again. With a little creativity and thinking outside the box, you can […]
Read More ›Did you know that In the lab, rosemary has been shown to have antioxidant properties? Antioxidants help to ward off free radicals, which disturb cell membranes, cause cell death and damage DNA. It also appears to have antimicrobial properties. Add it to your roasted veggies or throw it in the soup- tasty and healthy to […]
Read More ›Not at all! Eggplants are high in phytonutrients, many which have antioxidant properties. These helps us keep our cardiovascular system healthy and protect against free radial damage. In addition, eggplant is a source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Enjoy it in a stir fry, […]
Read More ›It's not just something that tastes good on tomatoes! Did you know: -Basil is related to peppermint! -It possesses anti-bacterial properties. -Basil has anti-inflammatory effects! -HIgh in Vitamin A, and magnesium, which promotes cardiovascular health -It's also a very good source of iron, and calcium, and a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Try […]
Read More ›Oh, the age old question! Often, I'm horrified to hear the low number of calories that clients report they're eating in an attempt to control their weight. In this day and age, I'm still hearing female clients tell me that they 'know they shouldn't eat more than 1,200 kcals per day, but they […]
Read More ›Don't nix them in favor of a heavy starch to accompany your protein at your next meal- just jazz 'em up! Yes, steaming veggies is probably the easiest way to prep them, aside from eating them raw, but often, people might begin to find steamed broccoli and poached chicken breast monotonous. Try any or all […]
Read More ›In keeping with the guidelines in The Paleo Diet for Athletes, we athletes can take advantage of a solo espresso and some dried fruit as part of our preparation for, and recovery from, endurance training. Why not combine the two? A dear friend of mine shared the following, super simple idea with me the other […]
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