You are SWEET enough already 😉 SUGAR — seems to be a hot nutrition topic these days. You know it is awful and toxic for you, yet you crave it almost daily. Sugar consumption is an epidemic in our culture that contributes to weight gain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and inflammation (the cause of disease!). When you are consuming […]
It is a SWEET thing when you can have “cookies” straight from the jar and feel zero guilt about it. I don’t know about you, but that’s music to my ears 🙂  I particularly love this smoothie because it is packed with nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids which promote […]
After a long run, it’s crucial to refuel within 30 minutes so you can recover. However that doesn’t mean you should eat whatever comes first in sight. You may be inclined to reach for burger and fries or a doughnut after a training session because you just completed an intense workout so why not “reward” […]
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 […]
One of the foods that is commonly missed when people start eating a raw food diet is bread. Luckily traditional bagels are somewhat easier to replicate than for example, a soft French baguette. This recipe turned out with a wonderful texture that is similar to the real thing. Not only are these bagels delicious, but […]
Energy SuperFood Balls Superfoods — we hear this word a lot lately. So what are superfoods? I wrote about superfoods for the Total Beauty Blog but here is a quick synopses: Superfoods are quality foods that deliver nutritional value far beyond what you’d get from average foods. A lot of clients ask me what is […]
When it comes to food, I always look for nourishment and functionality. I pay close attention to how my body feels and responds to the food I eat. If something doesn’t digest easy, I can immediately feel the discomfort in my tummy. And since that is not a pleasant feeling, I know better to avoid […]
Beets. Perhaps you love them, or you don’t 🙂 I personally love them, whether roasted, pickled, or even raw. Yep RAW. Recently I discovered if you grate them raw and mix with carrots and cabbage, drizzle some tahini and applce cider vinegar and you’ve got a rawkin’ salad party! Some people say they […]
It appears that there is a lot of confusion when it comes to determining the right ways to maintain hydration. Some of the most frequently asked questions I get from athletes in my sports nutrition coaching are questions about hydration: How much water do we need to drink? Are eight glasses of water enough […]
Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas 1 cup frozen blackberries 1/2 inch fresh ginger 1/4 cup cashews 2 tsp lemon juice 3 tbsp almond milk Place all ingredients in Vitamix or any other high speed blender and mix well. Start by pulsing and then blend it all up until you reach a thick, smooth […]
