Oatmeal-Raisin-Bars

  July 14, 2011  |    Blog

Need a new snack idea for times when you’re in a time crunch? When you’re pressed for time and hunger pangs beckon, it’s easy to become vulnerable to grabbing an unhealthy snack. The solution? Be prepared! Have a healthy snack on hand that fills you up and keeps you going– like these oatmeal bars. They …

Training for a Sports Event

  July 14, 2011  |    Blog

Training for a sports event? Got a race coming up? Or a big game? If you think that the only thing that matters is what you eat right before you train, think again. In order to be properly fueled during your event, you must be adequately nourished on a daily basis. This will ensure that …

Chia seeds

  July 14, 2011  |    Blog

Chia seeds are all of the rage! Chia seeds are grown in Australia, Central and South America and are what many consider the new superfood. They’re packed with nutrients like omega-3s and essential minerals, just like flaxseed. Adding just 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to your diet daily will provide approximately six grams of soluble …

Skip Eating Before Exercise to Prevent a Cramp?

  July 10, 2011  |    Blog

Ever jump in the pool right after eating, or perform any physical exercise after eating? If so, you probably have learned that it’s best to let your food settle down a bit before working out! By the same token, we also should not exercise on an empty stomach, as many yoga practices instruct. A NYtimes …