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Chocolate-Chip Protein Cookies

These cookies are the perfect guilt-free indulgence that your tastebuds and waistline will love!  Make this satisfying treat for the holidays or enjoy them as the perfect post-workout snack.   Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 scoop Epic Protein Chocolate Maca 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp fine ground sea salt […]

Do I need Probiotics?

  Do I need probiotics?  Oh YES, and here is why. Probiotics are live microorganisms (aka as good bacteria) helping us maintain healthy intestinal flora.  Microbiologists have increasingly established how important to human health can good bacteria be.  Even the word “probiotic” means “FOR LIFE”, being derived from the Greek words: “pro” – signifying promotion, […]

Epic Post Workout Fuel

  Pre or post workout, smoothie is my go-to fuel.  Today I whipped up a Green Kingdom deliciousness using Epic Protein, ideal for post workout recovery due to the potent blend of ingredients.  Here are the ingredients and some of the benefits: 3-4 celery stalks 1 apple 1 banana 2 cup of unsweetened almond milk 1 […]

Pumpkin Cream – Post Workout Smoothie

When it comes to sports nutrition, we are usually concerned with the right fueling before workout — then as soon as our training is over, we eat whatever we can get our hands on.  But what we put in our bodies post-workout is what we should focus on the most. Here is one great smoothie, easy to […]

Athlete’s fuel, the DAY before a race

Fall is a popular season for fitness events and eating for performance is as crucial to training as logging on the miles, so today I am sharing what’s on Alex’s plate the day before the big race.  Alex is one of my athlete clients who is frequently training for endurance events (and recently completed an ironman; […]

Artisanal Treeline Nut Cheese

The Best Artisanal Dairy-Free Cheese I’ve ever tasted is from the company Treeline Nut Cheese. They make French-style soft cheese and aged hard cheese so divine, they may rival the best of France and Italy! If you are a lover of fine cheese, you’d love their products!    Pictured here is the cracked-pepper aged hard cheese. […]

Chia seeds for Endurance Athletes

Chia Seeds for Endurance Athletes. Say hello to your new PR! Move over coffee…Chia seeds are stealing the ENERGY spotlight!   When looking for a way to get more energy, you probably reach for a sugary snack and a cup, or two, of coffee. Sure this will temporarily give you energy but that kind of […]

What to eat after a workout??

Most everyone I know loves the post-workout meal.  It serves as a reward for having completed a good workout, and it’s a fantastic excuse to eat something that perhaps you try to avoid most other times. But many athletes are unsure about what to eat after a workout and typically reach for foods they know […]

New Year reSOLUTIONS

Hi sweet friends,   With the New Year right around the corner, this is the time many of us make resolutions about our lives – often tied to our health and wellness.  This could mean jumping into a grueling diet or beginning a new crazy workout regime.  That’s what most New Year’s resolutions are really […]

Happy Holidays!

THE #1 GIFT TO GIVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS (IT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU) Hi Sweet Friends!   The BEST gift you can give someone this Holiday Season is your FULL + ENGAGED ATTENTION. The holidays aren’t about buying the best gifts but about being grateful for what we already  have in our lives and connecting with […]