Let’s talk post-workout food: the WHAT, WHEN, WHY and HOW of the food you choose and nutrient timing to optimize recovery. The WHAT: Examples of adequate post-workout snacks or meals include a turkey sandwich, a PB&J, Greek yogurt with granola & fruit, a protein bar with adequate carbohydrates, a slice of toast with banana… Continue reading Post-Workout Nutrition Do’s and Don’ts!
Ok so I want to preface this by saying that I’d only ever made chili out of a slow cooker until Friday. I LOVE my Instant Pot, but I was a little nervous that the flavors wouldn’t have time to marinate together in glorious 5-hour slow-cooker bliss. I WAS WRONG. This is honestly one of… Continue reading Nutrient-Dense Meals for Runners, featuring: Instant Pot Chili!
10 years ago, I was convinced that the most important thing in life was to be skinny. I compared myself to every single girl I saw. If she was skinnier than me, she was automatically better than me. I binged for hours, then restricted for 3 days afterward. I took laxatives in an effort to… Continue reading Food is Fuel for Your Strength Training
Eating healthy in the Denver area isn’t much of a challenge when you consider all of the accommodating restaurants and eateries around town. Here are some of the newest spots to open in Denver that have tons of choices within their health conscious menus. As a personal trainer, running coach, and fitness nutrition specialist in… Continue reading Healthy Restaurant Options in the Denver Area
This might honestly be the most exciting blog I’ve ever written. The reason I say that is because THE BLOAT IS GONE. And I’m about to share HOW. But before I do that, let’s start with some history. I’ve been battling stomach problems since I was born. My mom used to tell me that when… Continue reading How I beat the bloat
Hey hey! Happy Thursdeeee! The weekend is just around the corner! Cue dancing emoji ?? ?? ?? Comin at ya today to share my top three favorite veggie burgers on the market right now. Disclaimer: I can’t have gluten, dairy or soy so this list does not include any veggie burgers that may contain either… Continue reading My Favorite Veggie Burgers
This blog topic was born because I was chatting with a couple girlfriends this weekend about how they wish they had a list of good gluten-free products on hand. I agree that it can be like searching for a needle in a haystack when it comes to choosing a GOOD gluten-free product, especially when you’re… Continue reading My Favorite Gluten-Free Products
Today I wanted to gear my blog toward a little more of the educational aspect of what I do! It’s fun to share about my own life and recipes and things, but you guys aren’t just hopping on my website to read about me! You’re here because you want to LEARN about stuff – including… Continue reading Creating Healthy Habits
So I MUST share that I love baking with bananas & oats. Bananas are a personal favorite because they provide their own sweetness. And oats… well, oats function as a flour, but they’re whole grain, can be gluten free (provided you buy them that way), and they have a good amount of fiber and provide… Continue reading Healthy, six-ingredient cookie recipe!
