You take time to prepare yourself physically for events, why not take time to prepare your whole body from the inside?? This past weekend was the first stop of 3 The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour, an extreme ski/snowboard downhill race. If you haven’t heard of this event, it is GNARLY, to say the least. The conditions were exceptionally…
Category: Food and Fitness Tips
Tips about good food for optimal athletic training, and how to incorporate food with fitness.
Also, information about general healthy eating.
Thai Basil Soup with Shrimp, Lemongrass and Ginger
Cold weather was here, for about two days, so I decided to make a soup! I’m obsessed with kobocha squash (Japanese pumpkin) and Thai food, so I decided to incorporate them into this soup. This soup recipe could serve 4-5 for one meal. I made it and used leftovers for three days. The boiled pumpkin…
Pre-Workout Super Combo
Power pre workout couple 💕 Whole wheat bread 💚 Avocado ✨These two are a super pre-workout snack! *The carbohydrates in whole wheat bread are complete carbohydrates, meaning they longer to convert to glucose-keeping your blood sugar level consistent and preventing that mid-workout energy crash *Avocado provides with a long-burning fuel, giving you energy at different…
Sweet Potato Chips
I love sweet potatoes! And a lot of people love chips. Why not make a ️Healthy version combining them both??! Exactly, no reason not to. Here is a super east quick recipe that’s a great snack, or side vegetable for any dish. Ingredients: -1 sweet potato slices very thin (if you have a mandolin, use…
Hot Colorful Coleslaw
Coleslaw that is typically eaten in America are high fat, high calories, and not an item that should be consumed frequently. Other countries get this right. My friend shared this recipe with me, that her grandmother from Mexico has made for years. It is a light, healthy delicious coleslaw with no creams or added fats. Lots of flavor! Ingredients:…
Simple Spaghetti Squash
I love spaghetti squash! It’s an excellent substitute to pasta, and a great way to get more vegetables into your day. What’s so special? ⭐️1 cup of spaghetti squash has about 40 calories (~1/4 of a cup of pasta) ⭐️Spaghetti squash has the fiber that helps lower bad cholesterol ⭐️It is a source of vitamins…
Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
I dont know about you, but I love brussels sprouts! (Yes, they are always brussels, even if you eat one). These mini cabbage looking guys are packed with nutrition. 10 sprouts have over 100% of your daily needs, vitamin K (which aids in blood clotting, and helps make proteins for you rblood, kidneys and bones), Plus, these guys are a great…
Rainbow Veggie Fajitas
I had some fun with fajitas last weekend! I went to my friends place to help make dinner, we’re getting into a thing of doing this quite often, and I’m loving it! Typical restaurant fajitas, although delicious, are super high in fat and can make you feel like crap the next day, literally. So, we…
Colorful Cucumber Salad
I love cucumbers, they are so versatile for salad making! They have a simple fresh flavor that matches pretty much any flavor you add to them. Cucumbers are oftentimes forgotten for their great nutritional value. One cup can boost your intake of vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, magnesium and manganese. These yummy…
Cinnamon Cranberry Spiralized Carrots
It’s been a crazy holiday season! With all of these parties and get togethers, it gets tough to stay on track with eating healthy. I had some fun with making a tasty spiralized carrot recipe. This low calorie recipe is a great side dish for meals, or a great addition for any holiday party spread. It…
Zoodles = Zucchini Noodles
Have you heard of this zoodle craze?? I definitely have. I see it all over Instagram and Pintrest, however had never tried it, until tonight! My world will be forever changed. This delicious invention is SO low in calories and packed with vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium! These are are great for athletes–helping your…
Triathlon #1 : Lake Tahoe Triathlon
Two weeks ago, I completed my first triathlon!! (The Lake Tahoe Triathlon – Olympic Distance) Honestly, I did not train hardcore for this event. I did some mountain biking with friends, surfed a bunch, and hiked trails in Tahoe (I will add I did a few swims in the lake and had a couple of days of running). However,…
Elevated Nutrition 