If you want to add a little pumpkin to your diet this Fall (bonus, pumpkin is packed with antioxidant carotenoids, fiber, potassium, vitamin A and a few other vitamins and minerals), check out my recipe for Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins. Also, below you’ll find a variety of other pumpkin recipes from my fabulous dietitian colleagues. …
In college I’d wake up at the crack of dawn to meet my teammates for a run. Now, I can’t fathom doing that without any food (and caffeine) to get me going in the morning. And despite evidence to the contrary, many people still insist that exercise first thing in the morning in a fasted …
Does Cardio on an Empty Stomach = Greater Calories Burned? Read More »
Cauliflower is one of my favorites but, to save time I tend to steam it and eat it plain. And then, I found this recipe from the Unilever kitchen that takes very little prep time and I’ve been sold ever since! Roasted Cauliflower 6 Servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes 8 cups …
For years I’ve paid zero attention to those silly little rules saying you can’t eat after 7 pm or cut out all carbohydrates at night. Now, granted, I think those rules serve a purpose, cutting people off from the chip bag during prime snacking time for instance. But, 7 pm isn’t the witching hour after …
For years people have bought into the notion that 3,500 calories added or subtracted from one’s diet means you will gain or lose one pound, respectively. It’s an easy concept to grasp and helps people feel in control of their weight. And, if you’ve followed the man who went on the Twinkie diet, this formula does …
Why Calorie Reduction & Exercise Doesn’t Always Lead to Weight Loss Read More »
Every endurance and strength athlete knows what they fuel their body with, especially their nutrient timing tactics, will affect their performance and recovery. And, many team sport athletes get this concept as well – even if you make it far on raw talent at some point poor nutrition catches up with you. Add sprint athletes …
Nutrient Timing: Important for Sprinting & Short Bursts of Activity Read More »