NUTRITION - Lentil and Beet Salad

Joe Nuss — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

By Brandon McDearis

Weight Loss Doesn’t Always Equal Fitness

Although proper nutrition alone can lead to weight loss, it doesn’t necessarily equal true health or fitnRead More...

NUTRITION - Mix Salad with Honey Roasted Pear, Feta Cheese, and Dijon Herb Vinaigrette

Joe Nuss — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

By Brandon McDearis

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By Brandon McDearis

RECIPE - Fruit Smoothie

Joe Nuss — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100

By Brandon McDearis

Eating properly while preparing for endurance events such as a marathon is crucial to one's success, yet many athletes do not fuel themselves as sufficiently as they should. Even with the time restraints of a strict training schedule, it is possible to consisteRead More...

Vegetable Frittata & Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

Joe Nuss — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

By Brandon McDearis

Summer is a great time of year to have people over for brunch. However, Sunday brunch doesn't necessarily have to be an off day for your training diet. These two recipes are healthier alternatives to the traditiRead More...

Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza

Joe Nuss — Mon, 25 May 2009 07:00:00 +0100

This pizza and salad combo is a great post-workout meal, because it is not only low in fat, but also a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Quick and simple, this meal can be made in a hurry and feed a family for less than $20.

Roasted Vegetable Primavera

Joe Nuss — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Here is an easy pasta dish that can be prepared in no time. The whole wheat pasta and the summer vegetables make this a very healthy alternative to the traditional cream-based primavera. Feel free to vary from the recipe, by adding or omitting your choice of vegetables, and by using whatever type of pasta that you may have lying around in the cupboard. This can be a strictly Read More...

RECIPE: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Oranges & Honey

Joe Nuss — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Oranges & Honey

Sweet potatos are ideal fare for the health - conscious food consumer. With the ever-growing interest in health and natural foods, the sweet potato is quickRead More...

Tomatoes: They're Not Delicious, They're C-Licious!

Joe Nuss — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:00:00 +0100

This is the perfect time of year to pair your sandwich or salad with a nice hot bowl of tomato soup. Not only will it warm your tummy on a cold winter's day, it may protect your ticker, too!
That's right. The almighty tomato may thwart the type of inflammation that sets the stage for heart disease. Tomatoes are a top source of vitamin C, which Read More...

Energy Words

Joe Nuss — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Gu and Gatorade and PowerBars have long been quick energy fixes for endurance athletes. For a couple bucks a pop, you can energize yourself with some maltodextrin in it's various forms for a good 45 minutes until the calories are burned and you pop another gel or sip some more drink or take another chewy bite of a vanilla crisp energy bar. All of those energy sources are great products for endurance sports, but they hold little water to a much more cost-effective sourRead More...

Breakfast: Your Building Block for Daily Nutrition

Joe Nuss — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0100

It's not an old wives tale, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. A nutritious, well-balanced morning meal not only sustains your energy levels better than endless cups of coffee, but it also can help:

Boost weight loss efforts. Research shows that breakfast eaters are more successful at losing weight and maintaining that weight loss compared to breakfast skippers.Sharpen your mind. PeRead More...

Protect Your Body!

Joe Nuss — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Apples have many nutrition benefits. They are low in calories, have no fat, and are high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. A study published in the September 2002 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that the flavonoids (plant pigments with antioxidant activity) found in apples may reduce the risk of many Read More...

Blog entries tagged Fuel

NUTRITION - Lentil and Beet Salad

NUTRITION - Mix Salad with Honey Roasted Pear, Feta Cheese, and Dijon Herb Vinaigrette

RECIPE - Fruit Smoothie

Vegetable Frittata & Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza

Roasted Vegetable Primavera

RECIPE: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Oranges & Honey

Tomatoes: They're Not Delicious, They're C-Licious!

Energy Words

Breakfast: Your Building Block for Daily Nutrition

Protect Your Body!