Most athletes – especially runners – understand the importance of nutrition in their training. While proper nutrition can optimize a runner’s energy and stamina, it also has the power to protect the immune system and maintain lean body mass. The right combination, however, is always in flux. As your
By Grandison Burnside and Cyndi Dambacher As an athlete, you probably pay close attention to what you’re putting in your body at mealtime and try to consume mostly healthy foods. Training nutrition should be no different. Well, good news! Your whole foods lifestyle can also be a part of
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a complete breakfast that feels like a guilty pleasure. While it may taste like dessert, it is a nice balance of protein, carbs, healthy fats and caffeine that are perfect for starting the day. This smoothie is great for those that like
By Brandon McDearis Enchiladas are one of those dishes that originated as a simple Mexican street food, but eventually evolved into a comfort classic on many American dinner tables. They can be filled with anything from chicken and beef to even seafood or potatoes. There is no question that
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is one that we would all do well eating on a daily basis. Kale has become quite popular over the last decade for it’s numerous health benefits, and rightly so. One cup of it provides 88 percent of the Daily Value of Vitamin
Reduces Your Risk for Cancer Kale's risk-lowering benefits for cancer have recently been extended to at least five different types of cancer. These types include cancer of the bladder, breast, colon, ovary, and prostate. Isothiocyanates made from glucosinolates in kale play a primary role in achieving these risk-lowering benefits.
By Brandon McDearis Two of my favorite things in the world to snack on are guacamole and hummus. It was only a matter of time before some clever cook somewhere decided to experiment with combining the two to make a delicious and healthy dip. Unfortunately, I was not the
By Brandon McDearis As spring approaches and the weather starts to get nicer, the grill can resume as a key player in your weekly food preparation. Grilled vegetables are always a nice addition to almost any meal, and their uses can be almost endless. A convenient move is to
Avocados are everywhere these days. They can be smashed on toast, cubed in salads, sliced on sandwiches, and pressed into oils. So, it’s no surprise that avocados have recently claimed the top spot in America’s fruit baskets. You read that right, avocados are fruit, because of their fleshy, seed-associated
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a nice change of pace from traditional vegetarian bean cakes. Variations of chickpea cakes often end up just tasting like another adaption of falafel, but this recipe is a pleasant alternative to that. The jalapeno adds a nice contrast to the sweet
