It has been ingrained in our heads from a young age to “eat your fruits and vegetables!” But can eating too much fruit hamper your weight loss goals? Benefits of Fruit According to the UDSA, a person who consumes 2,000 calories/day should eat 1.5-2 cups (2 to 4 servings) of[…]
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I am a pretty active guy who participates in marathons, triathlons, and other endurance and high intensity activities. So it goes without saying that proper nutrition is essential for me to continue this lifestyle and recover and rebuild as efficiently and effectively as possible. I have been doing a lot[…]
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Before you embark on a new exercise program, or increase the intensity of your existing workout regimen, don’t end up like Peter Griffin- be aware of shin splints! Many of you may be familiar with what shin splints are, but for those that are not, I wanted to provide you[…]
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Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids Among 127 of the world’s healthiest foods, flax seeds come out number ONE as a source of Omega-3s! 2 TBS of ground raw flax seeds will give you approximately 130% of your daily recommended intake of Omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly referred to as “good” fats[…]
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55 days until the big race! I have been training for the Nation’s Triathlon which will be taking place on September 7th. It is my first triathlon, so I am definitely amped to cross that finish line. I wanted to share with you some of the things I am doing[…]
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