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Cell-abrate Aging Well as an Older Athlete with MitoQ

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by MitoQ. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

It’s 2020, a new year and a new decade and I’ve decided to be smart and refresh some of my workout energy and recovery strategies. Wasn’t it Einstein who quipped that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result? Well, he’s smarter than me – so I’m switching things up and “cell-abrating” being an older athlete.! 

MitoQ CoQ10 antioxidant support to the mitochondriaRead on to find out how I’ve added MitoQ, a supplement that delivers CoQq0 antioxidant support to the mitochondria (the “power plants” or “batteries” of your cells), to my daily routine as a smart way to support healthy energy levels, mental focus and overall wellbeing.  Continue reading →

Easy Plant-based Snack Ideas to Fuel Fitness Goals

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It’s a new year with new fitness goals! Whether you are starting a new fitness routine for the first time or just hitting the “reset” button for 2020, choosing the right pre- and post- workout snacks (and even bedtime snacks) can help you optimize overall results.

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Today, I am sharing some of my favorite homemade workout snacks that can be incorporated into a training diet to help you make the most of all that hard work. All are vegan-friendly and gluten-free, but also tasty for us omnivores who are looking to add more variety and plant-power to our plates. Read on to learn more about pre- and post-workout nutrition and get my ideas for plant-based snacks to fuel fitness goals. Continue reading →

How to Lower High Blood Pressure with Lifestyle Changes

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA); however, all opinions and editorial comments remain my own. All content at thefitfork.com is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute the providing of medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgement, advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Did you know blood pressure is the second most common cause of preventable death in the United States from any cause and that nearly half of all adults in the country, an estimated 103 million, have high blood pressure? These startling statistics really caught my attention, especially since cardiovascular disease runs in my family, and I’d like to do everything I can to maintain a healthy blood pressure level and prevent a future heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening condition. Lifestyle Changes that Lower Blood Pressure

May is National High Blood Pressure Education month and I decided this was the perfect opportunity for me to keep sharing about and motivating people to get on board with my two life passions – eating a balanced “real food” diet rich in fruits, veggies, and lean protein and engaging in some form of exercise daily. Read on to learn more about these and other actionable lifestyle changes you can make to help control your blood pressure in a positive way. Continue reading →

Best Health, Fitness & Recipe Books I’ve Read January 2018

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I made some time before the new year got back into full swing to tackle my stack of new (or new to me) books! Not a lot of novels here, but a wonderfully random assortment of the best health, fitness & recipe books.Books I've Been Reading Jan 2018

Check out Best Health, Fitness & Recipe Books I’ve Been Reading January 2018, maybe something will pique your interest!  Continue reading →

Speak Up and Help Make Organic Food More Affordable

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This post contains content sponsored by the Organic Trade Association. The opinions expressed in my post are my own. For more information on Organic Trade, visit the GROorganic website. 

Do you purchase organic foods for your family? Read on. Looking for a larger variety of organic food in the marketplace? Read on. Wish you could afford to include more organic in your diet? Read on. Get confused about food labeling? Read on. Not sure what the hullabaloo is with organic food? Read on, read on, read on. I have good news from GRO Organic that requires your action.The Fit Fork - Food is Fuel

Before I get on to the important news that I need help with, let me give you my mindset on eating organic. ** I eat organic when I can, in a perfect world I would be a 100% consumer of organic foods. I think, in general, it’s better for the planet and better for my body (since I see use food as fuel for performance). But, it’s so expensive to load my training diet an feed my family with three teenage boys strictly organic foods. Plus, I can’t always find the organic ingredients I want for my recipes at local markets. In terms of produce, I typically prioritize my food budget so that I can avoid those most contaminated with pesticides and herbicides, etc. I purchase organic proteins when they are on sale, but otherwise I can’t typically justify the expense of my kids’ college educations. I hoard stock up on organic pantry items when they are on sale. I wish I wasn’t limited by these financial and availability concerns in the organic marketplace. ** Continue reading →