There are 3 main pillars of an athlete’s training program that require proper attention in order to see progression and results: the training itself, recovery, and nutrition.
In general, high GI foods tend to be (though not always the case) high in processed sugars and refined carbs (think doughnuts, french fries, soda, juice, white bread, white rice). Foods lower on the GI scale are often foods rich in fiber, protein and fat (think green veggies, most fruits, beans, lentils, nuts, oils, whole wheat breads and rice).
Since introducing intermittent fasting (IF) into my daily routine, I’ve been shocked with the results. It’s like I’ve discovered a whole new gear I never knew I had. As a matter of fact, I’ve had several friends and family even reach out to me with questions. So, this inspired me to put something together for y'all, I hope it helps!
We’ve all heard the term macronutrient at some point or another, also popularly referred to as “macros.” They are talked about a lot in the health and fitness word, even in the mainstream media today, but what exactly are macronutrients and why are they important to you?
Whether you want to ensure your muscles have what they need to repair after a hard workout, your hair and nails to be strong and healthy, or you just want to feel less hungry between meal times, bumping your protein intake might be the right choice!
I have been an athlete since I was tall enough to get in the game. From day one I had that competitive mindset – always driven and dedicated to improvement.
Ah the holidays…they can be celebratory for some, stressful for others, but one thing we know is that food tends to play a star role in these gathe...
When I first became interested in plant-based eating, I was most excited by the prospects of taking charge of my health and being gentler to the pl...
Although I moved away for good at 22 years old, I’m proud to tell everyone I’m from Syracuse. It’s safe to say that comfort foods are the norm in m...
There are 3 main pillars of an athlete’s training program that require proper attention in order to see progression and results: the training itself, recovery, and nutrition.
Welcome back to our blog series on IF. If you haven't read part one yet, check it out here. What’s your typical day look like? Now that we’ve c...
In general, high GI foods tend to be (though not always the case) high in processed sugars and refined carbs (think doughnuts, french fries, soda, juice, white bread, white rice). Foods lower on the GI scale are often foods rich in fiber, protein and fat (think green veggies, most fruits, beans, lentils, nuts, oils, whole wheat breads and rice).
In a country still dominated by the “standard American diet,” it can be so difficult to navigate the Plant-Based food world. No matter if you are ...
As you read in part one of my story, I started taking my running game more seriously in 2005 and I made the big leap from a vegetarian diet to a co...
Since introducing intermittent fasting (IF) into my daily routine, I’ve been shocked with the results. It’s like I’ve discovered a whole new gear I never knew I had. As a matter of fact, I’ve had several friends and family even reach out to me with questions. So, this inspired me to put something together for y'all, I hope it helps!
We’ve all heard the term macronutrient at some point or another, also popularly referred to as “macros.” They are talked about a lot in the health and fitness word, even in the mainstream media today, but what exactly are macronutrients and why are they important to you?
Whether you want to ensure your muscles have what they need to repair after a hard workout, your hair and nails to be strong and healthy, or you just want to feel less hungry between meal times, bumping your protein intake might be the right choice!
I have been an athlete since I was tall enough to get in the game. From day one I had that competitive mindset – always driven and dedicated to improvement.
