Definitely not! Fat is a good source of energy and it is unhealthy to completely avoid it as some of it is essential for our skin, brain, heart and cell functioning. The best fat is unsaturated (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) and can be found in olives, avocado, oils...
Supplement your nutrition with 40 grams of dark chocolate (DC) / day ! Rishikesh K. Patel a researcher at the London Kingston university, concluded based on a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, that ingesting 40 grams of DC ?...
Man'oushé is sort of Lebanese pizza made with wild thyme (zaatar); salt; roasted sesame seeds; and sumac (a reddish lemony taste spice) ZAATAR IS AN ATHLETE FRIENDLY FOOD AS IT CAN as it can ?improve circulation, increase energy, and boost metabolism (contains polyphenols, flavonoids); ?It is also a...
photo repost @esmithguitar A homemade bar for endurance athletes In a food-processor, grind 125 g walnut + 175 g pitted dates + 120 g dried cranberries + 60 g unsweetened shredded coconut + 1 tbsp. of water (or more) to make a sticky consistency. Pat in a tray,...
What’s better than cozying up on a rainy day with a healthy homemade hot chocolate, additives / preservatives free! ? RECIPE ?Dissolve 1 heaping tbsp. of unsweetened cocoa + cane sugar (to taste) in 1/4 cup of vegan milk of your choice ; boil in a saucepan; ?add...
Photo: Some artsy playful veggies ???? ? off to the unknown creative artists WHY SHOULD WE EAT RAW VEGETABLES? Consuming unprocessed fresh wholesome vegetables boosts our immune system and helps us acquire all the nutrients our body needs to fight diseases. Vegetables contain protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and...
Nuts are packed with protein, essential minerals, and unsaturated healthy fats, these easy to digest bite size kernels are heart and brain healthy as well as athletic fuel-friendly! But how much nuts per serving? What’s a handful of nuts? A handful of nuts is 30 grams (weigh...
Organic non starchy veggies are your non-medicinal food to fight diseases . My list is long, I eat anything edible and green: parsley, coriander, green onion, dill … spinach, lettuce, Swiss chard, leek, dandelion, etc. I also indulge in all types of green cruciferous: kale, broccoli, Brussel...
Lavender is famously used in aromatherapy; it is soothing but there’s no scientific evidence that it can improve athletic performance or promote faster recovery as often claimed. So where’s the beef? Green or British Lavender is EDIBLE and has antispasmodic carminative properties as per Dr M. Tierra in...
7 potent spices I use in my food recipes and in my teas. All have numerous health-benefits, though turmeric is in a class of its own. What I appreciate most as an athlete is their high antioxidant levels and their anti-inflamatory properties which aid in my...
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