The digital publication, Epicurious, announced recently that they will no longer be posting recipes containing beef, stating that they “think of this decision as not anti-beef but rather pro-planet.” This got me thinking… I have never been much of a red meat eater, aside from the occasional burger (and beer!) after a big day out […]
Milking the Options
When you venture down the milk aisle of any grocery store, you will likely notice an overwhelming number of options. And those are just the dairy options! For those of us that avoid dairy for any reason, the alt mylks are nearly as overwhelming: sweetened or unsweetened, vanilla, coconut, chocolate, stabilized, natural… it is dizzying. […]
Eating Intuitively
We are innately intuitive eaters. If you have ever watched a child eat, you have seen this in practice: eat nothing but a slice of cheese for one meal and the next eating as much as the adults at the table. They are naturally listening to their hunger and satiety cues and ultimately balancing their […]
The Sunshine Vitamin
Many of us know that getting out for our daily run in the sun is good for our health (and sanity!). But how does the sunshine vitamin help us as athletes? This is the closest that we humans get to plants’ photosynthesis, converting UVB rays to Vitamin D in our liver. However, our skin and […]
Microgreens, Giant Nutrition
You have probably seen micro-greens topping your dishes in restaurants and even lining the grocery shelves. Chefs love them for their punchy flavors, dash of texture, and a nice color to finish a dish. Is it worth the splurge on those little vegetables? What are Microgreens? Microgreen is essentially a marketing term for immature plants. […]
Will Run for Beer
Beer miles, kegs at the finish line, capping the finish of a long training run with a cool beer, even beer consumed during long races… Drinking (especially beer) is pretty deeply engrained in running culture; but how is it affecting your training? We are generally a group of runners that pride ourselves on both not […]
Avoiding Bonk City
The other day, I went out for a run that wasn’t particularly long or hard, but I started tired, having had a busy and somewhat stressful workday the day prior. Plus, it was the warmest day of the season so far. By mile 5, I was hitting a wall. I felt like my legs couldn’t […]
DIY Energy Products
Races are canceled, going to the grocery store requires planning comparable to an ultra, but running is more available than ever. Make sure you are fueling yourself on your runs to ensure great recovery and maintain a strong immune system. In the early days of my career, I worked at PowerBar as a product developer. […]
Fueling in the Time of COVID-19
If you are like me, you are taking advantage of the extra hours of free-time and amping up your training. Maybe you are putting in more time on the trails (social distancing!) or you are starting a new work-out circuit in your home gym. What does that mean for your fueling? Especially when the grocery […]
Will Fasting Make Me Faster?
You have probably heard about Intermittent Fasting from your Keto-diet-following friends, Instagram ads, or perhaps even a medical practitioner. But what is it exactly, and does it make sense for endurance athletes? First, what is it? Intermittent Fasting (IF) isn’t necessarily about eating less, but about eating during specific time periods. For example, not eating […]
