This is one of my favorite go-to week night dinners. I love pizza, but ordering delivery is not always a healthy or cost effective option. The naan pizza takes about 10-15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake. When … Continue reading →

You may think that skipping the pre-workout meal will save calories. Don’t make this mistake. The pre-workout meal might make the...

Ingredients Butternut Squash Sauce: 2 cups cooked butternut squash (made from fresh or frozen) 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive...

Kale Stuffed Shells with Butternut Squash Sauce Ingredients Butternut Squash Sauce: 2 cups cooked butternut squash (made from fresh or frozen) 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1-2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

The winter is a time of rest for many athletes before they start ramping up their training for spring races. For many people, including athletes, weight gain might be viewed as an acceptable part of surviving the winter months. The … Continue reading →

Fish has been getting a lot of publicity lately due to research indicating that it is good for the heart. The research suggests that...

There is something about a new year that is so fresh. I think everybody feels a sense of renewal during the first of the year. People set out to make a New Year’s Resolution and there is so much enthusiasm … Continue reading →

This summer I finally decided to plant a garden. My husband created a raised garden for me a couple of years ago and I decided it was finally time to put it to use. I am not a gardener. The … Continue reading →

A diet rich in leafy green vegetables has cardiovascular benefits and some scientists believe this is due to their high inorganic nitrate...

When I was in high school I decided I would become a pesco-vegetarian. This means I was a vegetarian that ate fish, dairy, and eggs. I was an animal lover and decided I did not want to eat meat because … Continue reading →

Understand Gluten and Avoid Jimmy Kimmel Mention the word “gluten” and you are likely to get varied opinions on the topic. Some say consuming gluten is harmful to health and should be avoided. Others say that the whole gluten-free trend … Continue reading →

Fueling Your Little Athlete Young athletes are still growing and developing. It is very important for parents to ensure that they are providing the right foods for their child to grow and stay active and healthy. Here are some nutrition … Continue reading →

All athletes have experienced dehydration. Sometimes it is mild and it is easy to recover fluid losses post training session. Some athletes have experienced more severe consequences of dehydration including the need for IV hydration after a race or needing … Continue reading →

I am excited to be involved with a great organization that encourages kids to get active and involved in the sport of triathlon. I will be coaching KTT and TTT starting in March. I am excited to start posting more … Continue reading →

As a registered dietitian I really like to experiment with food and be creative. Sometimes I like to create my own recipes. I am usually...

Common Questions: 1) What is a Registered Dietitian vs Nutritionist? A Registered Dietitian is a trained professional with a Bachelors...

The Hawk Today on my run I was struggling. Running has become difficult most days. It is difficult to run well when your mind is racing. Usually my running is an escape from daily life and after a run my … Continue reading →

Sick of the same old chocolate milk for recovery? Try this delicious recovery shake. Yum! Perfect Pumpkin Pie Recovery Shake.

As a registered dietitian I really like to experiment with food and be creative. Sometimes I like to create my own recipes. I am usually inspired by other recipes and I try to figure out how I can create … Continue reading →

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