Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Rowing & Regatta nutritionist Jacqueline Birtwisle shares her tips on how to fuel in the lead up to and on race day, just in time for the British Rowing Indoor Championships. It is the perfect time to start thinking about how to fuel your race day. Your meal the night before A pasta or rice based
How to Fuel for an Indoor Rowing Race Read More »
1/16 What’s So Great About Greens? They’re super foods at their finest, rich in all kinds of vitamins and minerals. High in fiber and low in calories, greens can help manage your weight while special plant compounds may lower your risk of some cancers, heart disease, and osteoporosis (a disease that causes brittle bones). And yes,
Know your Leafy Greens Read More »
Ideal as Energy ‘Pick-Me-Up’ prior or post Workout, anytime of the day. You can prepare either a bowl or a shake with the same ingredients. Prep: 5 minutes Total: 5 minutes Yield: 1 Bowl or 1 shake. Ingredients ½ cup natural yogurt. I enjoy plain yogurt, with no added preservatives and with (millions of) live
Tony’s Blueberry Banana Protein Bowl or Shake Read More »
Perfect morning or post-workout protein shake made with your favorite protein powder and fresh blueberries. Prep: 5 minutes Total: 5 minutes Yield: 1 shake Ingredients 1 scoop protein powder 8 oz unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup blueberries fresh or frozen 1 cup ice Instructions Add all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. If smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk and blend again. If
Blueberry Protein Shake Read More »
1/13 How Do Bees Make Honey? It begins when a honeybee stops at a flower and sucks out the sweet liquid nectar. She stores the nectar in a special sac called a honey crop, where enzymes break it down into simple sugars. Back at the hive, other bees move the nectar into honeycombs. They hover
1/16 Loaded With Lycopene The cheery red color comes from lycopene, an antioxidant. Studies show it may help curb your risk of cancer and diabetes as part of a healthy lifestyle. Watermelon has more of this nutrient than any other fruit or veggie — even tomatoes. To load up on lycopene, choose a melon with
The Health Benefits of Watermelon Read More »
1/15 It’s Easy Being Green They’ve been the darlings of social media, and they’ve been called “America’s new favorite fruit.” Turns out, avocados are popular for good reason. Not only are they delicious, they’re packed with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that can help keep you healthy. 2/15 Better Than a Banana Your body needs
Health Benefits of Avocados Read More »
If you’re thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, Rich Roll can help. The ultra-endurance athlete and best-selling author went vegan when his health took a nosedive right before his 40th birthday, and he hasn’t looked back since. Last September, the ultra-endurance athlete ran 40 miles and swam six miles across the Stockholm Archipelago as part of the Ötillö Swimrun
What the World’s Fittest Vegan Eats for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Read More »
On mornings when you have time to sit and eat, try this spin on a sippable smoothie. Make the mixture a bit thicker than you would if you were drinking from a straw and toss in some assorted fruit and crunchy toppings like granola, nuts, or goji berries. Antioxidant-rich frozen cherries and blueberries make a
Antioxidant Smoothie Bowl Read More »
1/11 The Power of Protein Calories aren’t the only thing you need to watch as you get older. Protein is important because it helps keep your muscles strong. You need muscles for strength and balance, as well as for everything from walking up stairs to carrying groceries. 2/11 How Much Protein Do You Need? Women
Get the Protein You Need Read More »
You must be logged in to post a comment.