To be honest, I was pretty skeptical of “nutritional yeast” when I started seeing it in my dairy free recipes. “It tastes just like cheese” they would tell me . . . yeah right! Well, by itself it really doesn’t taste like cheese, but added to many recipes it does add...
Trevor Ling
7 Essentials to Stock Your Pantry for the New Year
There is something fresh and clean about a New Year . . . and I love it! Maybe it’s the cold crisp air, or that my house is less cluttered with holiday decor put away. Really, I think it’s more of a mindset. . . the past year is behind us with all its wins and losses...
Why I Don’t Believe Laziness Is An Excuse
It’s a story we hear a lot around here. . . “I know what I should be doing, and I guess I could find the time, but I just can’t get myself to actually do the exercises . . . I guess I’m just lazy.” I know we all have those days when we feel lazy from time to time and...
Friday Foodspiration: Cranberry Jalapeno Bread
Inspired by my love for cornbread and leftover Christmas cranberries . . . I have loved cornbread since I was a kid, but over the past few years, I have realized that corn products no longer love me. My body doesn’t run best when fueled by corn so I try to avoid it. I...
My 5 Favorite Books About Health and Healing in 2017
Health and wellness exploded in 2017 thanks to cutting-edge scientific research. Thanks to authors skilled at breaking down hard to understand concepts I was able to find some easy to digest information. Thus, I did a lot of reading over the past year. I thought I...
Why Your Holiday Party Increases Your Injury Risk
The Christmas season comes with fun-filled occasions like office parties and family gatherings. But did you know your holiday party could make you more prone to injury? These events usually involve seasonal comfort foods, alcohol, dancing and late nights . . ....
How Food Can Be A Runners Secret Weapon To Recovery
Have you just completed a big race or season of multiple races? Are you not bouncing back from your runs as quickly as you’d like? Do you have some big goals for power and performance you’d like to reach during your next race? Then read on to find out how food can be...
5 Tips for Runners to Maximize the Off Season
As we follow-up with our running clients who completed a St. Jude event last weekend, the conversation often leads to . . . . “what now?” Our answer . . . “maximize your off-season” See, the grueling nature of marathon training and the demands on your body during an...
Friday Foodspiration: Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake
Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake This Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake sounds like an indulgence and an absolute NO if you are watching your carbs. But, this holiday season you can enjoy your cheesecake and even share it will your carb conscious friends. They may not believe you...
Simple Swaps for Healthy Holiday Baking
One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking. I have such fond memories of being in the kitchen with family between Thanksgiving and Christmas. One grandmother was famous for her fudge and the other her peanut brittle (both things my kids look forward to having one...