You Are What You Eat: An Athlete’s Guide to Eating Healthy
What you’re eating has the power to completely transform your energy, performance and mood. So how do you keep the gut healthy and happy, and your performance at peak level? Learn a few simple, healthy solutions inside.
How Plant-Based Protein Can Increase Your Performance
I grew up as a competitive athlete and was told I needed to eat meat to get stronger and have the energy needed to excel as an athlete. I know now how flawed that theory is. Here’s how you can get plant-protein and still thrive as a competitive athlete.
Cleanup Your Pantry, Increase Your Stamina
Cleanup your fridge/pantry to cleanup your health! Avoid self-sabotage by removing any unhealthy, tempting foods from reach and set yourself up for success by getting honest with yourself - if you have the bag of munchies in the pantry, chances are you’re gonna eat them!
20 Healthy Snack Ideas to Fuel Your Performance
Rather than set yourself up for sugary crashes and waves of low energy, look for healthier alternatives that are going to fuel your training and performance. And, good news, I’ve got a guide to support you.
Nourish: Thai Coconut Soup
This recipe was one of my favorite creations from 2019 and I keep modifying and exploring new variations today (remove lemongrass, add bell peper, etc. )!
Top 10 Immune Boosters
An effective way to boost your immunity and prevent illness is to consume your nutrients whole and in their original form as found within our foods.
Diets and Cleanses in the New Year
I believe strongly in setting new year goals and intentions, affirmations if that’s more of your jam, but I am against new year diets and cleanses and here are a few reasons why.
Eating Healthy and Whole
I’ve learned to stay flexible but it took me years to find this balanced eating style that consisted mostly of whole, fresh foods.
So today, I’d like to offer five tips for adding healthy, whole foods into your diet that you can start doing now and feel good about it.
Nourish: Roasted Veggies
These hearty vegetables are packed full of antioxidants, fiber, essential vitamins and minerals. They make for a delicious side dish or you can pair with rice and greens for a veggie bowl!
Nourish: Butternut Squash
This easy-to-make sautéed butternut squash recipe is hearty, packed with heart healthy nutrients, and can be prepared in under 20 minutes! It makes for a cozy winter dish and a healthy, savory side offering at your next holiday gathering (substitute for sweet potato casserole or other dishes that may include lots of butter or sugar).
Nourish: Homemade Granola
This homemade granola recipe is made with whole grains, unrefined oil, and naturally sweetened. It’s delicious and good for you, too — it’s an all-time favorite and one of my first ventures into cooking without a recipe and making it my own.
Your Gut, Happiness & Fire Cider
The term “wellness” is constantly evolving and I’ll admit, there are times even as a wellness professional when I read the word and my eyes glaze over.