I have many clients who are racing Ironman and long distance events throughout the year. And they always ask "Should I change how I eat during my taper week?". It really depends on how you eat during every week. If you are balancing your blood sugar regularly, then your food … [Read more...]
Roasted rutabaga and carrot mash
I just picked up my first share of vegetables from the farm last week. One of the pickings was rutabaga. As much as I like rutabaga, I have a hard time trying to figure out how to use it. Last year I roasted them with other veggies, then I made it mashed with cauliflower. Yet … [Read more...]
Eating out can be healthy
Eating out can be healthy - you just have to know how to alter the menu so you can get what it is you want! I have been doing this for years. And no, it does not have to be like the scene of When Harry Met Sally where the changes were so numerous, it was almost embarrassing … [Read more...]
All carbs are not created equal
In the world we live in, we are all a bit phobic about our carbohydrates. Some of rightfully so, and some is unwarranted. We need not be phobic and scared of carbohydrates, as they do have a place in our nutrient and food intake. We just need to be a bit more choosy about which … [Read more...]
You changed my life
I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew Gillman of Boulder, Co for almost a year. We decided since he keeps telling me "you changed my life", 'You are the best nutritionist ever" and other superlatives, that it would be a great idea to do a Q & A session via phone. So … [Read more...]