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This has become my standard breakfast whether at home or on the road. When traveling, I take along a pre-mixed bag of the dry ingredients. When it’s time to eat, I just add water. The beauty of this basic breakfast mix is that there are numerous variations on the theme. The basic mix provides a good meal in its own right. But you can expand the range of options with fruit … [Read more...] about Recipe: Power Breakfast Mix

This is a great easy-to-make, gluten-free recipe that works well as a pre-workout breakfast or a post-workout (or mid-afternoon) snack. It starts with a basic rice cake. Yes, I know, rice cakes have gotten a bad rap as bland, diet foods. But that’s only if you eat them plain. I was skeptical at first, too, until I tried the recipe below. The truth is that rice cakes act as a … [Read more...] about Recipe: Energized Rice Cakes

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 water ½ cup oatmeal ¾ cup (frozen) blueberries 1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal

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 tomatoes 2 cans whole black beans ½ cup chipotle (or your favorite) salsa Pinch 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 5-10 … [Read more...] about Recipe: Black Bean Tomato Chili

People seem to either love chia seeds or don’t. But if you’re a fan of chia, here’s another way to incorporate them into your pre- or post-workout fueling. This “milkshake” uses soy milk and gets its thickness from the gelatinous property of chia sees when allowed to soak in liquid. The drink is easy to make and works great for a quick pre-workout breakfast or to refuel … [Read more...] about Recipe: Chocolate Chia Milkshake