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Ginger to the rescue!
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted July 15, 2009 at 8:28pm

I love Zombie Runner. Any time I'm in the vicinity, it's a ritual to make a pit-stop there. So post Stanford wedding on Saturday, we headed to downtown PA for a visit to the Zombie. I'd read about Ginger as a good anti-nausea and stomach soother for runne...more

Four Keys to Wellness, Just for Women
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 15, 2009 at 1:11pm

How many women do you know who put themselves last? Probably a zillion. We can’t help it. We’re women. We nurture. But the reality is that we really can’t take care of others unless we take care of ourselves first. That’s a tough pill to swallow...more

Healthy Eats: Starbucks New Salads and Smoothies
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 11, 2009 at 3:40pm

Last week, I posted about the healthy foods makeover Starbucks gave itself called “real food, simply delicious” (all natural ingredients, whole foods, and as few ingredients as possible). Since then I had the chocolate banana Vivanno smoothie with t...more

Brown Rice Almond Crispies- Gluten Free Treats
by Run Granola Run- Musings of a Gluten Free Runner
posted July 10, 2009 at 4:13pm

I got home earlier than usual after my acupuncture appointment today I decided to make my husband something for dessert. He is omitting gluten for two-weeks after years of my nudging. He has a number of digestive problems (we are perfect for each othe...more

XOOD your way to recovery
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted July 10, 2009 at 11:32am

I recently tried a new recovery drink, XOOD. Well, I considered it a recovery drink since I drank it post-workout, but it's actually designed for pre, during and post workout consumption. After a solid 60 minute spin session, I tried the pomegranate fla...more

Starbucks cleans up ingredients, adds to healthy menu options
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 30, 2009 at 2:04pm

Think your ideas don’t matter to a big company like Starbucks? Think again… This week Starbucks is launching a whole line of new foods all inspired by customer ideas submitted at My Starbucks Idea. The bottom line. Starbucks customers want good nut...more

Ask Jessica: Calorically Confused
by Glisten Fitness
posted June 22, 2009 at 3:46pm

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. What is a calorie? I know I’m supposed to watch them, count them and live by them. But how can I really get a grip on calories if I don’t under...more

Nutrition by the numbers – NuVal grades popular yogurts
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 19, 2009 at 12:37pm

Like yogurt? I do. I personally love the fat-free greek yogurts – Fage and Oikos. They are high in protein and have no added sugars. I add my own fresh fruits. Check out my video and recipe for the banana split smoothie. Here’s a list of yogurts t...more

Breakfast of Superheroes
by The Glowing Edge
posted June 19, 2009 at 12:11pm

Okay, people. You need to get more protein into your mornings, and ease back on the Lucky Charms. Anyway, you’re wasting money on the Lucky Charms when all you do is eat the marshmallows and leave the oat-y bits. So save those for a dessert and list...more

Pumpkin Seeds for Strength
by Run Granola Run- Musings of a Gluten Free Runner
posted June 18, 2009 at 1:47pm

Last night I made Pumpkin Seed butter. I needed an iron boost… (this will be a whole other post) and pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron! So you may be asking yourself, what do you do with pumpkin seed butter? Well, just about anything t...more

When “Reality” Hits – Advice from Biggest Loser Mom, Mandi Kramer
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 16, 2009 at 3:14pm

Mandi Kramer I am thrilled to bring you this interview with “mom” (and former Biggest Loser contestant) Mandi Kramer. Ever feel like you are superwoman? Trying to juggle the needs of your kids, spouse, friends, and other family members? It’s a wo...more

Finding partners in health
by Run Granola Run- Musings of a Gluten Free Runner
posted June 11, 2009 at 5:08pm

Selling the bakery has really been an impetus for me to address some underlying health issues that I have been let sliding for some time. Yesterday I had an appointment with a naturopathic doctor here in Portland to talk about solutions to my low iron l...more

Healthy recipes blog from culinary dietitians at Food Network
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 8, 2009 at 9:05pm

Love, love, love the Healthy Eats blog! The blog features the latest healthy tips, nutrition news, low-calorie recipes and easy ideas for adding fresher, more wholesome foods to your life. Lead by a dedicated team of culinary and nutrition professional...more

Lärabars & my sanity
by Run Granola Run- Musings of a Gluten Free Runner
posted June 8, 2009 at 8:29pm

It’s Monday and I have a headache. OK, maybe it’s not really a headache… maybe it’s just that I have an endorphine hangover from the excitement and stress of last week’s events and I need a vacation. Well, after going downstairs for a hit of...more

5 easy ways to trim down this summer
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 7, 2009 at 3:49pm

A fellow dietitian, Wendy Jo Peterson, writes a blog called Edible Nutrition. I liked her recent post on trimming your waist. Here’s a brief excerpt. Be sure to visit her blog to read the entire post. I added some comments of my own in italics. Here...more

Fuel Your Sport
by The Glowing Edge
posted June 3, 2009 at 12:37pm

This is a very typical day of fuel for me. I eat oatmeal almost every day; I buy organic rolled oats, the kind you’re supposed to slow cook. However, since I hate goo, I never slow cook them; I just boil a half cup of water, add a half cup of oats, t...more

2,500 screenings in 2009
by Glisten Fitness
posted June 3, 2009 at 10:31am

Package of Prevention is getting even more active in their attempt to help you fight against cancer! They have released, Add to the Count, a new initiative to encourage you to get screened for cancer. Their goal is to get 2,500 people screened in 2009. Af...more

Food inside the Obama White House
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 2, 2009 at 11:50pm

I was watching NBC’s Special Inside the Obama White House. I have to take pride in that my husband was on the production team making it happen. Of course, the food expert in me has to find my personal interest hook – the food! So here’s a play-by...more

Review of Forze GPS
by Bike Diva
posted May 27, 2009 at 12:43pm

I'm contacted occasionally by marketing reps and PR departments, to see if I would be interested in reviewing their products for the various sites I write for.I was recently sent a sample of Forze GPS shakes and bars. Forze is created by Pacific Hea...more

Zina Garrison cooks on What's Cooking
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted May 15, 2009 at 11:29am

On April 30, former tennis star and Fed Cup Captain Zina Garrison made an appearance on WTTG Fox 5 Washington's "What's Cooking?" with Gregg Greenberg of RSVP Catering. RSVP Catering offered an auction item of a Buffet Dinner for 20 including special gues...more

A healthy mind, meditation and the female athlete
by Athletic Women Blog
posted May 13, 2009 at 12:36pm

Something not to be overlooked during National Women's Health Week is mental health, a subject that often doesn't get its due. We live a stressful life, in what seems, at times, an unsympathetic world. And it takes a toll. Here, a meditation practice is ...more

Biggest Loser Couples Reflections
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted May 13, 2009 at 10:17am

So I’ve been thinking about The Biggest Loser and its impact on American culture for some time. I can’t help but notice all the efforts in government and healthcare to inspire change and how little really gets done. Cross that with The Biggest Loser...more

Seles Makes Peace With Food
by Women's Sports Blog
posted May 2, 2009 at 2:38pm

Lots of encouraging stuff here, as Monica Seles talks about accepting her love of food and eating what her body needs. I have to say, though, that from this piece it doesn't sound like she had an actual eating disorder, at least no more so than most wom...more

Do the dietary guidelines for Americans have a PR problem?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted April 30, 2009 at 10:30am

I know I should be blogging about swine flu - isn’t everyone? But instead… let’s talk about the USDA Dietary Guidelines… they will be revised for 2010 (mandated by law every 5 years). No, it is not nutrition experts trying to stay in business�...more

Nutrition Review: Gu Chomps
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted April 27, 2009 at 7:47pm

Using my 20% off Sports Basement Coupon a couple weeks ago, I stocked up on plenty of things. I found a new Gu product in the nutrition section - Gu Chomps, so I picked up a pack of Strawberry and a pack of Cranberry Apple.I've been in love with Luna Moon...more

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