How To Begin Marathon Training
Running your first marathon? These 9 tips will help you conquer the training, understand the nutrition, remain injury free and soar through 26.2! Running your first marathon induces a whole list of emotions–exhilaration, anxiety, excitement, nervousness,...
Jicama Fries with Green Garlic Sauce
Make low-carb baked fries from jicama. Served with a simple green garlic dipping sauce, these are some of the best homemade fries you will ever have! Jicama. Say it with me… Hick-a-ma. What is jicama? This little known veggie is native to Mexico and looks...
Chickpea Salad Sandwich with Dried Cranberries & Apple
A hearty chickpea salad sandwich is the perfect vegetarian substitute for tuna or chicken salad. Make a batch at the beginning of the week to have an easy lunch prepped for several days! There’s nothing better than a hearty homemade sandwich. But vegetarian sandwiches...
Summer Fruit Bruschetta
It’s almost impossible to find a bad watermelon or kiwi this time of year, so why not take advantage and make this delicious Summer Fruit Bruschetta? This Bruschetta uses seasonal watermelon and kiwis to create a deliciously fun appetizer that is a healthy...
7 Ways To Stay Hydrated, Besides Drinking Water
Staying hydrated is one of the most important parts of maintaining your fitness level. As a matter of fact, having enough fluid in your system during exercise can make the difference between feeling great and feeling terrible. Dehydration can negatively impact...
Slow-Cooker Vegan Tacos with California Walnuts
These Slow-Cooker Vegan Bean Tacos with Avocado and Walnut topping cook while you’re at work! They are a healthy, filling and low calorie slow-cooker taco recipe without any meat! I’m really excited about this post because it’s my first ever...
15 Make-Ahead Meals for Parents of Athletes
Being a mom of a growing child athlete can be tough (or so I imagine), especially when it comes to preparing a healthy dinner when you are always on the go. My cousin recently reached out to me about this very topic. She has 2 growing boys that play soccer (and many...
8 Best Foods To Gain Weight
The 8 best healthy foods for teenage athletes to gain weight and maintain peak athletic performance. Don’t load up on junk food– eat these foods instead! Even though obesity rates in children are on the rise, many parents of young athletes are...
Rainbow Grain Bowl
April’s Recipe ReDux theme is to share a new idea for lunch. Like most people, I’m a creature of habit when it comes to lunch. I stick to my salads, sandwiches, and soups, but this challenge got me thinking about ways to switch up my old favorites....