3 O’clock Slumping? Get a Move On!

Ever notice that right around 3 or 4pm, the line at the local coffee shop is out the door and around the corner? Wonder why that might be? Several reasons could be playing a role here. IMBALANCED MACRONUTRIENTS Not planning out mindfully where your calories are coming from earlier in the day often comes back […]

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Here. We. Go.!

The woman who won Ironman World Championships last year, Daniela Ryf, had a time of 8:57. My first ironman took me nearly 15 1/2 hours. Not exactly the time you’d glance at and think, ‘that girl is going to Kona’! My first marathon, over 6 hours long, was equally not exactly demonstrative of the stuff […]

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Coconut Green Tea with a Big FAT Kick

Looking for a little kick but not digging the coffee? Whether you’re trying to avoid coffee because you’re concerned with its cross-reactivity to gluten or the potential risk of ingesting mold (1) , or you’re simply looking to cut down on java habit just a tad, and feeling like hot tea is just too boring for […]

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Top Five Faves for Glowing Summer Skin: Inside + Out!

Imagine going to the dermatologist seeking a remedy for less than picture perfect and being told solely to use a prescription cream as the solution. Not being asked about what you’re putting inside your body (what you’re eating) nor what you’re putting on it (what you’re providing to your skin as food!). Sadly, more often […]

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The Top Five Snacks Your Kids Should Not Be Eating

While it may not be as obvious as allowing the little ones to win the battle in which they’re begging for candy at the grocery store, many a seemingly healthy snack option for kids is still filled to the brim with it. And with the kids home from school and sleep away camp having ended, many […]

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Breaking News: Real Food Fuels the Body Best

I know, I know. It sounds crazy, right? Eating real food to prepare for an endurance event the next day, such as the Ironman I raced in last weekend up in Sonoma? And not just eating real food… (are you ready for this?) but not focusing on an abundance of carbohydrates in anticipation for the […]

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