Part of being a healthy runner is fueling your body with the right foods. While I am no expert at this, I do know what is healthy and what food helps me stay the course on my runs. In addition to fueling my body, I also need to do the same for my family. Here is the problem … [Read more...]
Rainbow On A Stick- a fast, fun snack & activity for pre-school kids
Like so many Mom's, I am constantly trying to get my kids to eat their vegetables. I have tried the method of hiding them in the form of puree in their mac-n-cheese, smoothies and brownies. This works pretty well, but recently I have been thinking that I really need to get my … [Read more...]
Low Sugar Gluten Free Monster Cookies
Today, January 9, 2012 is the first snow of this season, here in Virginia. What do I do when I am in the house for a lengthy period of time with my three kids? Make cookies. They absolutely love to pour/eat the ingredients into the mixing bowl and watch as they create something … [Read more...]
The Nespresso Pixie…. Runner’s Need Coffee Too.
For years my Mom and sisters have been drinking cappuccino's made by their Nespresso machines. They have repeatly encouraged me to purchase one and all this time I have resisted claiming the capsules were too expensive and the machine takes up too much room. Well, after visiting … [Read more...]
Crunchy Mayonaise Free Chicken Salad
I am often times thinking about different easy, healthy, and quick recipes that are high in flavor but not loaded with calories. I also like to eat high protein meals and keep the carbs down, unless I am intentionally building my glycogen (carb loading) the week before an … [Read more...]