Mind blown, I made Vegan Rice Paper Bacon . . . and it was really good. I’ve seen the how-to for this fake bacon (no pig involved) around the Internets and in various cookbooks (like The Edgy Veg) and finally decided I had to give it a go.
While I’m a confirmed meat-eater, I figured “why not,” as I believe variety is the spice of life and do have meals where all my protein from all plant sources. Read on to get all the details and recipe! Continue reading
Breakfast will never be boring again if you’ve got some basics on hand to make a beautiful bowl of goodness to fuel you through the morning. My Green Veggie Alt-Grain Bowl is loaded with nutritious, delicious ingredients and only takes a few egg-prepping minutes to make in the morning, noon or night.
Read on to get all the deets and the healthy alt-grain bowl recipe. Continue reading
I read, drooled and became inspired with some of the Best Healthy Cookbooks and Fitness Reads in February 2018.
Along the way, I picked up so much great advice to keep me motivated with my running and exercise routines along with healthy, fit recipe ideas to fit my busy, active lifestyle. Read on to find out more! Continue reading
There’s plenty of nutrition advice out there on what to eat and drink BEFORE and DURING a marathon to optimize performance. However, what you consume immediately AFTER a marathon, and over the next 24 to 48 hours, is equally as important — it plays a significant role in the recovery process. Your taxed body demands fluids and nutrients to bring hydration back into balance, kick start muscle repair, and restore mental focus and mood. Bounce back from your 26.2 (or other endurance event such as Ironman, Spartan, century rides or even just intense pre-race training) quicker and more completely by following my suggested post marathon nutrition recovery timeline. 
Read on to get the details on my Nutrition Timeline for Marathon Recovery, see what foods I pack in my drop bag, get questions answered (like should I take supplements), and get a speedy, satisfying, celebration-worthy post-marathon pizza recipe.
Also, ANNOUNCEMENT – I will be taking over the Whole Foods Market 365 Instagram story starting Saturday evening through Sunday (Feb 17th to Feb 18th) to share with you my experience prepping, running and recovering from the Austin Marathon. So, FIND ME! Continue reading
This post is sponsored by Great Lakes Wellness, however all opinions, comments and enthusiasm are my own.
Collagen, it’s really become the supplement darling of the health & fitness crowd lately (me included), and for good reason!
Read on to find out what collagen actually is, the benefits of using it (especially for a master athlete), my favorite was to incorporate it into my daily routine, and more about the brand I’ve been using (Great Lakes Wellness). Continue reading
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