Trail mix is one of my favorite snacks after long runs—a quick, energy-packed way to start the refueling process. But then again, trail mix is a great snack for nearly any occasion when hunger sets in. With the holiday season upon us, here is a spiced up version to try. Ingredients 1 cup raw walnuts1 cup dry roasted almonds1 cup golden raisins1 cup dried apricots1 cup … [Read more...] about Recipe: Holiday Trail Mix
Nutrition & Hydration
Recipe: Raw Chocolate Cookies
If you love chocolate (and who doesn’t?) but don’t like the way you feel after eating those butter, flour and brown sugar laden chocolate chip cookies, here’s a healthy alternative. This recipe keeps it simple and raw, turning raisins and walnuts into an amazing chocolate-y treat. The raw walnuts in the recipe provide an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, the raw raisins … [Read more...] about Recipe: Raw Chocolate Cookies
Nutrition and Hydration Tips for Training and Recovery
Just as sleep is a vital component of effective recovery, so is a healthy diet. When it comes to eating well, it may be worth emphasizing in today’s world of fast food and highly processed comestibles that the best sources of nutrition are whole foods with minimal processing rather than pre-packaged meals and snack items. Eating a wide variety of whole foods, and satisfying … [Read more...] about Nutrition and Hydration Tips for Training and Recovery