Ode to Ginger: A Foodie Athlete’s Best Friend

Ode to Ginger: A Foodie Athlete’s Best Friend

Ginger is the world’s most perfect substance. I’m convinced of it. I’m that person at sushi restaurants – you know the one? – who consumes almost as much pickled ginger as raw fish. At the grocery store, anything with the word ginger on...
A Nutrition Geek Explores Energy Gels (Part 2)

A Nutrition Geek Explores Energy Gels (Part 2)

This is a follow up to my post from a couple of weeks ago.  You can find it here. Note: I feel the need to clarify my inadvertent confession of being a “caffeine addict.”  (I’m a health and nutrition counselor, for god’s sake!) I do like my...
A Nutrition Geek Explores Energy Gels (Part 1)

A Nutrition Geek Explores Energy Gels (Part 1)

Product links, for those interested: Gu Energy Gels, Clif Shot Energy Gels, Honey Stinger Gels One thing I forgot to mention: A commenter on my last post suggested I try Justin’s Nut Butter packets. Really great idea – and I appreciate the suggestion.  I...
Simple Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Simple Thanksgiving Side Dishes

This time of year, I find myself experimenting in the kitchen a lot more.  (Maybe that’s why I always gain a few pounds between November and January…hmmm.) Since Thanksgiving is upon us, it seemed appropriate to express my gratitude for you – my blog...
Are we really helping kids get healthy?

Are we really helping kids get healthy?

Last month, a New York Times headline declared “City’s Efforts Fail to Dent Child Obesity.”  40% of New York City schoolchildren in kindergarten through eighth grade are overweight or obese, same as last year, despite the city’s...