Archive for July, 2011
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Jul 30, 2011
No CommentsArugula Salad with Raw Corn, Tomatoes and Salmon
Ironically enough, this meal in a salad was not inspired by my trip to Alaska. It is corn season and fresh ears are a bargain in stores and farmers’ markets. It’s been hot in the Springs this summer, and I don’t want to turn on a hot boiling pot of water to quick steam fresh...
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Jul 28, 2011
No CommentsCruising
The average person gains between 1 and 2 lbs. per day on a cruise. While this is far less than the 7 lbs. per hour gained by gorging humpback whales in the midst of summer, a human also does not – or should not – weigh the same amount as a small bus. The port...
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Jul 15, 2011
No CommentsQuinoa Refrigerator Clean-Out Frittata
Its breakfast time and I’m getting rid of the leftovers in the fridge. I have some cooked quinoa (leftover from My Favorite Hearty Salad on 7/14), a bit of baby spinach, one tomato and shredded mozzarella. With the half dozen eggs I have left I have created an awesome, protein-packed frittata. Many frittatas contain just...
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Jul 14, 2011
1 CommentMy Favorite, Hearty Salad
This raw kale and quinoa salad is full of healthy ingredients. It offers more than a day’s worth of vitamins A, C and K and is rich in fiber, heart-healthy fats, potassium and B vitamins. The quinoa is also a complete vegetarian protein. It is filling and easy to make. The tiny grains of...
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Jul 13, 2011
No CommentsA Mean 15
Treadmill bootcampers responded positively to this workout — probably because there weren’t a ton of hills. The concept behind the drills is progressively decreasing recovery times between the drills, meaning you need to rebound quickly. The trick is to pick a speed that is challenging, but not overwhelming. Think of an 8 on a perceived...
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Jul 12, 2011
No CommentsCommercial Sports Drinks Alternative
Before you reach for that next bottle of Gatorade, or other sports drink…consider what may be in it. You think it is healthy because it supports exercise, but this is not necessarily the case. I reach for them too, so I am not immune. Sports drinks are convenient, and I view them as necessary evils....
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Jul 09, 2011
No CommentsSolving the Snack Puzzle
Making good snack choices can help your workouts and your waistline. Figuring out what is a healthy snack is not so easy however. Take the complicated thinking and calorie counting away and simply match a choice from group 1 with a choice from group 2 for a satisfying snack with protein and healthy carbohydrates that...
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Jul 07, 2011
No Comments30, 60, 90 Treadmill
When you perform speed training on a treadmill, consider using different inclines to increase the challenge and replicate changing outdoor terrain. Very rarely will you encounter a course that is 100 percent flat. Running speed drills on hills may be hard, and may make you have to slow down a bit – which is a...
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Jul 06, 2011
No CommentsHelp, I’m Gaining Weight? Can I Strength Train Everyday? What to Eat Before a Run?
Rarely does a day go by that a class member doesn’t pull me aside and ask a question about fitness or nutrition. I happy to oblige with answers, when I have them. Lately, I’ve been getting some of the same questions over and over and thought everyone would benefit from the answers. 1) I’ve been...
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Jul 04, 2011
No CommentsJuly 4th Reminders
Before you head out for your festivities tomorrow, I have a few quick reminders for you. First and foremost, be safe and have fun. Then, well, then: 1) Opt for chicken breast at the barbecue. Your typical burger patty has 310 calories and 25 g of fat. An average 4-oz. chicken breast contains 160 calories...
