On a recent trip to Portland, Oregon, I had the opportunity to stop by the original location of the infamous Voodoo Doughnut shop. Open 24 hours a days, 7 days a week (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s), Voodoo is acclaimed for serving up some incredibly creative renditions of that fried dough confectionary. And when I say creative, I mean bordering on the fanciful … [Read more...] about Avoid the Hyperinsulin Effect and Stay Off the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster
Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal
Start the day with a hearty breakfast. This oatmeal recipe rounds out traditional oatmeal with some healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids plus the antioxidant properties of delicious blueberries. And by using frozen blueberries, you don’t have to relegate this meal only to blueberry season! Ingredients 1 cup water½ cup oatmeal¾ cup (frozen) blueberries1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal
Runner’s Toe Touch Balance Drill
Running is effectively balancing on one leg after the other, over and over again, through the entirety of the run. Balance is therefore an essential skill all runners need to master. Perform the runner’s toe touch drill (demonstrated in the video below) throughout the day for a few seconds at a time to improve your running-specific balance. Train smart! … [Read more...] about Runner’s Toe Touch Balance Drill
Recipe: Black Bean Tomato Chili
This dish spices up black beans for a delicious soup that is easy to make and works well for leftovers the next day. Ingredients 1 can diced tomatoes2 cans whole black beans½ cup chipotle (or your favorite) salsaPinch of basil Instructions Rinse black beans a sieve. In a pot, combine diced tomatoes, black beans, salsa, and basil. Cook over medium heat for about … [Read more...] about Recipe: Black Bean Tomato Chili
A Workout Does Not Equal Training
In making the distinction between training and working out, I previously noted that one can perform a workout without necessarily training for an event. One can go out and exercise vigorously, work up a sweat, and enjoy the endorphin release. As a result, one may be happier, healthier, and fitter for having done the workout. But the workout may or may not contribute toward a … [Read more...] about A Workout Does Not Equal Training