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Dina Griffin
April 21, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Hydration, Liquids, Recipes, Metabolic Efficiency

Ginger Cutie Smoothie

Dina Griffin
April 21, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Hydration, Liquids, Recipes, Metabolic Efficiency
Ginger Cutie Smoothie

Ginger goes in more foods than just gingerbread cookies. And it provides a powerhouse of health benefits!

Tagged: smoothies, ginger, bioactives, quick and easy, metabolic efficiency

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Dina Griffin
March 29, 2022
Question for the Mechanic, Daily Nutrition

What is monk fruit anyway?

Dina Griffin
March 29, 2022
Question for the Mechanic, Daily Nutrition
What is monk fruit anyway?

You may have heard of monk fruit, but wonder what it is and whether it’s safe to use. Dietitian Maggie gives us the scoop!

Tagged: monk fruit, sweets, blood sugar control, did you know

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Dina Griffin
March 21, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Recipes

Kristin’s Chicken Soup for a/the Cold

Dina Griffin
March 21, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Recipes
Kristin’s Chicken Soup for a/the Cold

Soups that provide a 10 out of 10 comfort factor when we’re sick or when it’s chilly-willy outside are a win in our big book o’ life. High fives to Kristin for this nutrient dense, warming, good-for-the-soul chicken soup recipe.

Tagged: soup, one pot meal, recipe upgrade, illness, chicken

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Dina Griffin
March 17, 2022
Question for the Mechanic

Where do we start?

Dina Griffin
March 17, 2022
Question for the Mechanic
Where do we start?

Let’s do Jazz Hands together on the train to Betterhealthville.

Tagged: system design, habit rework, daily nutrition, health

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Dina Griffin
March 8, 2022
Question for the Mechanic

Where do cashews come from?

Dina Griffin
March 8, 2022
Question for the Mechanic
Where do cashews come from?

Wondering… have you ever seen a cashew grow in the wild?

Tagged: cashews, did you know

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Dina Griffin
March 2, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Recipes

Peruvian (inspired) Chicken, aka Kristin’s (new) favorite recipe

Dina Griffin
March 2, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Recipes
Peruvian (inspired) Chicken, aka Kristin’s (new) favorite recipe

This chicken is flavorful, super tasty, and the marinade and Peruvian-inspired sauce are a match made in heaven.

Tagged: chicken, recipe upgrade, meal prep

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Dina Griffin
February 21, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Recipes

Recipe: Protein Pasta with Lentils

Dina Griffin
February 21, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Recipes
Recipe: Protein Pasta with Lentils

There are a bunch of “protein pastas” available these days that make for an easy nutritional upgrade to your meal. Combine with lentils and you’ve got a double whammy of protein. It’s a win!

Tagged: protein, vegetarian, vegan, lentils

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Dina Griffin
February 14, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Recipes, Snacks, Workout Fueling

Almond Oat Molasses Bites

Dina Griffin
February 14, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Recipes, Snacks, Workout Fueling
Almond Oat Molasses Bites

These energy bites feature oats, flax, chia, hemp, molasses, and almond butter. Whole food ingredients and a delicious snack.

Tagged: balls, snacks, oats, chia, molasses, iron, vegan, homemade

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Dina Griffin
January 31, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Reflections

It didn't work vs. I'm working at it

Dina Griffin
January 31, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Reflections
It didn't work vs. I'm working at it

It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it is your commitment to the process that will determine your progress. —James Clear

Tagged: habit rework, habits, routine, dieting, system design

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Dina Griffin
January 24, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Inspiring

You Found WHAT?

Dina Griffin
January 24, 2022
Daily Nutrition, Inspiring
You Found WHAT?

“If you can see it, then you have to think about it, and if you’re thinking about it, then you’re not ignoring it.” —Kristin

Tagged: food waste, refrigerator, organize, system design, design thinking, efficiency

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Dina Griffin
January 21, 2022
Reflections

Picking back up or staying the course

Dina Griffin
January 21, 2022
Reflections
Picking back up or staying the course

Even when we feel bogged down or we have no idea of the bog level, we can still come up for air, take a fresh breath and decide to move forward. Or not…and that is okay.

Tagged: health, health change, life, support system, support, self-care

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Dina Griffin
January 6, 2022
Inspiring, Reflections

Our quotes of 2021 that go forward

Dina Griffin
January 6, 2022
Inspiring, Reflections
Our quotes of 2021 that go forward

Delayed in posting, but here in Part 5, we share our favorite quotes of 2021. And we welcome our next year of living it up in 2022.

Tagged: inspiration, quotes, new year

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Dina Griffin
December 23, 2021
Training, Reflections

Our favorite athletic gear of 2021

Dina Griffin
December 23, 2021
Training, Reflections
Our favorite athletic gear of 2021

We may not be Major Gear Heads, but we do have our favorite athletic accessories and attire to help us with our active and athletic endeavors. Check out our favorite stuff of 2021.

Tagged: gear, Colorado, trail running, hydration, socks, road running

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Dina Griffin
December 16, 2021
Sports Nutrition, Training, Daily Nutrition

Our favorite Colorado companies of 2021

Dina Griffin
December 16, 2021
Sports Nutrition, Training, Daily Nutrition
Our favorite Colorado companies of 2021

Colorado has no shortage of amazing food companies and services for athletes and active humans. Read on for our faves and consider supporting them.

Tagged: training nutrition, sports nutrition, physiology, blood testing, hydration, food talk, Colorado

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Dina Griffin
December 14, 2021
Daily Nutrition

Tips for Kiddo Mealtimes

Dina Griffin
December 14, 2021
Daily Nutrition
Tips for Kiddo Mealtimes

Mechanic Maggie shares 3 tips for helping the kiddos to eat more at mealtimes.

Tagged: children, picky eaters, food rules, food routine

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Dina Griffin
December 9, 2021
Daily Nutrition, Recipes

Our favorite recipe resources of 2021

Dina Griffin
December 9, 2021
Daily Nutrition, Recipes
Our favorite recipe resources of 2021

Here we share some of our favorite recipe sources. We like-love-drool over these and they will indeed remain in our Go To Collection for infinity.

Tagged: meal plan, meal prep

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Dina Griffin
December 2, 2021
Daily Nutrition

Our favorite kitchen gadgets of 2021

Dina Griffin
December 2, 2021
Daily Nutrition
Our favorite kitchen gadgets of 2021

Check out our favorite kitchen gadgets that we don’t wanna live without. Maybe you get a gift idea for you or a loved one? That’d be alright, eh?

Tagged: gadgets, food routine, meal prep, gifts

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Dina Griffin
November 24, 2021
Reflections

The gift of "You are welcome"

Dina Griffin
November 24, 2021
Reflections
The gift of "You are welcome"

There are many gifts in our communication with each other. Sometimes we just need to process them differently.

Tagged: gifts, gratitude

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Dina Griffin
November 8, 2021
Reflections

Is a DNS or DNF guilt-worthy?

Dina Griffin
November 8, 2021
Reflections
Is a DNS or DNF guilt-worthy?

Have you experienced a DNS or DNF that left you feeling like dirt? Me too.

Tagged: life, DNF, DNS, enoughness, comparison trap

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Dina Griffin
October 30, 2021
Daily Nutrition, Recipes

Pump it Up Pumpkin Yogurt

Dina Griffin
October 30, 2021
Daily Nutrition, Recipes
Pump it Up Pumpkin Yogurt

‘Tis the season for pumpkin deeelights. Why not a hearty pumpkin yogurt?

Tagged: yogurt, pumpkin, gluten-free, vegan option

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“Dina’s knowledge, thoroughness, passion, and compassion were instrumental not only in helping me uncover where my daily/pre/post-workout nutrition was lacking, but also in coming up with ways that were specific to me and my lifestyle to help me prioritize and plan my day to fuel properly and feel my best whether on or off the trails/mountains.”
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