Recipes

Athletes are often told to eat their bananas. That’s because bananas are not only a good source of carbohydrates for pre- or post-workout fueling, they’re also an excellent source of potassium—422 mg per medium size banana. Potassium is an essential mineral—along with sodium—for nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and water balance. The recommended intake of … [Read more...] about Recipe: Banana Cookies

Need a quick and easy lunch with a nice mix of greens, protein, and healthy fat? Try this salad, which has become a lunchtime staple for me. It is a great gluten free alternative to a deli sandwich. As prepared, it can serve as a meal for one or shared among two. Ingredients 6 cups organic mixed greens9 slices of chicken breast1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon balsamic … [Read more...] about Recipe: Chicken Breast Green Salad

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

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