Finishing your CrossFit workout means it’s time to chug down a container of a whey-based protein recovery shake, right? How about a good post-cardio meal to be consumed in the car en route to the office? Whey powder again, isn’t it? If only it were that simple. Whey protein powders are becoming more and […]
Read More ›Seeking a substitute for the packets of non-dairy creamer you’ve been using in your morning coffee? How about something to replace the organic granola you’ve been buying at the local health food store? Or perhaps you just need something to eat instead of bread so you can still have an easy-to-make sandwich during a busy […]
Read More ›Have you been religiously downing those little milk bottles from the refrigerated section of the pharmacy in an attempt to ensure you’re getting enough probiotics? Or feeling hesitant about giving up the low-calorie fruit yogurts for the same reason? Before we get too far into which probiotics to take, let’s consider why we […]
Read More ›Omitting white sugar from our diets is a no brainer, right? We all know that adding spoonful after spoonful of the white powder to our morning coffee or drinking cola throughout the day is a bad idea, one for which it would be quite difficult to come up with a argument against. But what about […]
Read More ›Barbeque season is officially here and what better way to connect with neighbors, friends and family than to gather for a feast in your own backyard? Whether your proteins of choice include grass-fed burgers, marinated Santa Barbara Tri Tip, or a whole Chicken Under a Brick, the pièce de résistance is one that’s easily a […]
Read More ›Feeling bloated? All you need to do is swallow a pill sold as an OTC product in the pharmacy, or stir some powdered fiber supplement into your coffee or tea, and your problems will be solved, right? Not in a million years! It drives me nuts when I see the media promoting this type […]
Read More ›Making healthy eating choices over the weekend when you’re at home is easy enough if you’ve cleaned out your kitchen and done just a little bit of prep. Eating on the go is equally as simple, with only the smallest amount of planning. But how can you handle a co-worker who’s constantly bringing in goodies […]
Read More ›If the idea of a salad leaves you a little ho-hum, chances are you’re thinking of the typical, boring version consisting of iceberg lettuce, some mushy tomatoes, a lemon wedge, and perhaps a bit of shredded carrot. This combo is OK in a pinch and better than not eating any veggies at all, yes, but […]
Read More ›The more I race, the more I learn. Not just about how best to mentally prepare or what strategies to employ, but about myself. About what things I allow to serve as motivators to dig deeper and push harder than I had before, as well as attempting to discern which might have the […]
Read More ›I’m coming to you live from the big island today and I’m back to race one of my favorite courses, Ironman Hawaii 70.3, which will take place tomorrow at 7 A.M. local time. In years past, this course has served as my qualifier for Ironman World Championships, held each year in October just South […]
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