Chia pudding doesn’t have to be thick and overly sweet. This recipe makes for a metabolically efficient snack that is sure to satisfy after a summer workout or to break up the afternoon with creamy chia coolness.
Chia seeds are so nutritionally cool, even when they get stuck in your teeth. This flapjack is egg-free, gluten-free, added-sugar-free, and can be made vegan.
Ready-to-drink shakes vary in their quality, taste, and nutritional value. I recently gave the ol’ palate a taste test to these two bottled shakes. Read on for the scoop!
I’m intrigued with the “muffin in a cup” quickie concoctions. A quick Google search shows over 40 million hits, so I’m not the only one who has some interest… right?
The Nutrition Mechanic increased the OF (“oomph factor”) for this boxed pancake mix and delight ensued: an improved carb to protein ratio and not having to ride the blood sugar roller coaster. Bonus points for tasting so good!
Is being a better "fat burner" the be-all-end-all? Let me show you my own "fat burning" status and why it is only part of the story as an athletic individual.
Nutrition is a very touchy and emotional topic for many people, particularly athletes. Metabolic Efficiency Training and its nutrition strategies are commonly misinterpreted and misunderstood. Get more of the lowdown here, ya'll.
I think the most common two questions I’ve been asked during my training for the Leadville 100 trail run are: how long do you expect this race to take you? and what are you going to eat?
I have encountered many men and women who had either no success or very short-lived success with the WW program over the years, but this post is NOT to dismiss the potential benefits of WW. It is merely to tell a story about Amy and how she found "another way" for success.
In my work as a Sport Dietitian, I have guided many levels of triathletes with their daily and training nutrition leading up to Ironman. But now it’s my turn to feel the challenges of Ironman nutrition.