Why is it that so many people don't believe in the benefits of massage? My husband and I swear by our weekly (or sometimes twice weekly) bodywork; when we don't have it, we are so much more likely to have a minor to more serious injury. Many seem to view massage as a fluffy […]
Read More ›In light of yesterday's post, of what we DON'T want to eat the night before a race, the question arises, what SHOULD one eat the night before a race? Of course, I always default to include yam in the meal, and it's quite similar, if not identical, every single race! Call it silly, or even […]
Read More ›Yesterday's race was fantastic! The new LA Marathon Course was far more enjoyable than the old one, which didn't allow athletes to see many lovely parts of our city. The crowd was amazing, as were the many volunteers. Totally recommend it. However- and this is not particular to LA, coming across the finish line and […]
Read More ›Delayed Blog Post today… Running the LA Marathon. Although I didn't achieve my goal of breaking 3:00, I came close and still set a PR with a 3:02:47. 3rd Age Gp and 17th woman overall…. a good day!My husband,Chris, (who also had a good day; his 2nd marathon in 7 days (last week at Catalina […]
Read More ›How about a turkey burger (make sure there's no breadcrumbs or other fillers in there!) on a salad? That's what I had today… on the menu it was listed as a turkey melt salad, but once the cheese was removed, I was left with a lovely, healthy Paleo meal! (As usual, I doctored the menu […]
Read More ›I've coined a term: "Yamming Up" which refers to adding small amounts of extra starch to meals for a day or two when I'm preparing for a race. Longer if it's an Ironman and shorter if it's a running-only race. I always choose yams as my starch of choice. As those who've read The Paleo […]
Read More ›Why not? Who needs the toast? Even if you opt for a variety without wheat, oats, barley & rye, while you, at least, are not inflicting gluten upon your body, you're still subjecting your body to lectins (a type of anti nutrient) which will keep you from absorbing all the nutrition you would've otherwise […]
Read More ›MMMMMMMMMMM- Mushrooms! Mushrooms are a great source of potassium,copper, riboflavin, niacin, and selenium. In addition, mushrooms can reduce the risk of breast prostate cancers, help fight colds, the flu and infection as well as stimulate the immune system. Versatile in cooking, they can be used in a saute with green leafy veg, roasted with root veg […]
Read More ›As regular readers of this blog are aware, I conducted my first coconut milk yogurt trial last week, which resulted in… slightly sour, runny sort-of coconut yogurt (but still dairy and soy-free, nonetheless!) So, what to do with 2 qts of the stuff? -I used some to make a smoothie for myself and my husband […]
Read More ›One of the main principles I teach my clients is to be both productive and efficient in the kitchen while preparing your food to last for the following few days. One protein source that is particularly easy to prep and keep eating for a few days is turkey breast. When you purchase wild turkey breast […]
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