Archive: Nutrition
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Jun 13, 2013
No CommentsA poached post
With the fires raging in Colorado Springs, I’m not much in the mood for writing nor sharing fitness and food info. My home and family are safe, and unless something drastic happens, will remain so — but so much devastation, uncertainty and stress remains with the fires uncontained, the winds blowing and dryness persisting. So,...
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May 29, 2013
No CommentsWho’s Afraid of the Big Bad Banana?
The banana gets such a bad rap. Just the other day, a woman in my cycle class stopped me after class. She was befuddled as to what to eat pre-workout. When I suggested a banana, she cringed. “They are so fattening,” she said. I’ve been told to stay away from them – I only allow...
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May 15, 2013
No CommentsVegan Trap #4 No B-12
I can’t tell you how many people I run into that “like” the idea of a plant-based diet, but say it didn’t work for them. They started to feel weak or lose energy for workouts. Oftentimes, they blame it on protein – but chances are, that isn’t the problem. A vegan diet can be a...
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Apr 29, 2013
No CommentsVegan Trap 3: Too Many Carbs
I am not afraid of all carbohydrates like many people still seem to be. After all, good carbs (not the white fluffy sugary types) are your primary source of fuel – I don’t care what any anti-carbists say. Eating 45 or 55 percent of your daily calories from carbs is not crazy. But heading up to...
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Apr 09, 2013
No CommentsVegan Trap 2: Not Enough Calories
You may choose a vegan diet for ethical reasons or because you want to shift to a healthier way of eating. Of all the dietary changes you can make, going vegan can be the most challenging. Many of the foods you are accustomed to eating are now off your plate – dairy, cheese, meat, fish,...
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Apr 05, 2013
No CommentsAre you a Junk vegan?
Going vegan isn’t an automatic route to good health. If you find yourself low on energy, gaining weight or bored, you may be falling into a poor-diet trap. These traps can affect vegans, vegetarians and carnivores. In the next few posts, I’ll explore each of them and give you some suggestions on how to make...
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Mar 21, 2013
No CommentsVegan Planning
I get it – a smoothie or green juice doesn’t fill you up. You don’t have an expensive blender and you certainly don’t have time to stir fry tofu in advance. You miss yogurt and whey protein bars. You want convenience. Your intention is to eat better and switch to a plant-based diet, but convenience...
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Jan 31, 2013
No CommentsEat Early, Lose Weight
I have never been one of those people who could skip breakfast. I’m not always fond of the meal or always thrilled with my options, but I can’t leave the house without eating something. I know from experience that it sets me up for binging later in the day, grumpy moods and low energy. A...
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Jan 25, 2013
No CommentsA Five-Day Vegan Menu that (mostly) Pleased a Particular 9-Year-OId, Semi-particular 7-Year-Old and a Rather Compliant Husband/Dad
Just this past weekend, a friend who is also trying a more plant-based lifestyle said she needed some ideas for recipes… for kids. My immediate reaction was “Of course I have some.” And then, I drew a blank. What do we eat during the week? So it struck me – we all need some ideas....
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Jan 21, 2013
No Comments“Biggest” Inspiration
My daughter woke up this morning on a mission. I thought her commitment would fade with a night’s sleep, but nope. She marched right over to the fridge, handed me the bottle of chocolate syrup and pointed to the trash. Then, she made a beeline to the pantry and threw out 3 mini twizzlers. I...
