All athletes, whether endurance or strength focused, need adequate protein in their diets. The main reasons (but trust me, there are A LOT more) are protein is needed to: Promote muscle repair Boost glycogen storage Support immune system So without further ado, try this awesome, filling but also light and refreshing summer protein dish. 1-2 […]
Recipes
Overnight Oats
COLD OVERNIGHT OATS This recipe is great for a summer grab and go breakfast. Make the night before and save yourself some hassle. Ingredients 1/3 to 1/2 cup liquid such as dairy milk, unsweetened almond, cashew or coconut milk 1/3 to 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/3 to 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon chia seeds […]
How to Make Food Prep Easier
The first step to making food prep a successful adventure, is to actually enjoy the food you are eating! Protein and veggies can be bland and unappealing but with a little sauce (everything’s better when it’s saucy, right? đŸ˜‰ they can become an exciting and flavorful meal. Below are three sauces recipes to dress up […]
Easy and Delicious Beet Greens
EASY AND DELICIOUS BEET GREENS Ingredients: 1 bunch beet stems and leaves, cleaned and chopped 1 small onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 lemon, juiced and zested Black pepper to taste Preparation: Add onion and garlic to pan and sautĂ© until caramelized. Add beet greens and stems, […]
Shamrock Smoothie
Lucky Green Shamrock Smoothie What better time of year to really start incorporating greens in your diet than St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, when green is the lucky color?! This recipe is a crowd favorite and is super refreshing right after a St. Patty’s day run or bike ride. Shamrock Smoothie: 1 c. kale or fresh […]
Ultimate Lentil Recovery Soup
Ultimate Lentil Recovery Soup Everyone knows you have to train smart to get results, but you also have to EAT SMART to get results. Below is one of my fave recipes for supporting healthy training and recovery. I love this recipe because it contains lentils. These tiny little super legumes pack a powerful nutritional punch. […]
Cauliflower Taco Meat
Cauliflower Taco Meat It’s the New Year and with that comes many resolutions to eat healthier, like eating your veggies, cauliflower included! Sometimes if the whole family isn’t on board to eat healthy, it can be tough to navigate, so finding tasty and fun ways to incorporate healthy foods is always a win-win. This is […]
Roasted Vegetables
Roasted Vegetables Who said veggies aren’t delicious? đŸ˜‰ Convinced you’re going to eat healthier this year and vegetables are part of the plan? Roasted vegetables are an easy way to do that. Here’s a tasty recipe that you can make, no choking down veggies here! These are so good you’ll want to take the leftovers […]
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Bisque
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Bisque A tasty way to eat veggies đŸ™‚ First off, there are so many reasons to love having an Instant Pot, but one of the best ones for me is the level of work that it saves me. When I make this soup, I don’t mince the ginger, I just slice […]