Eat like a kid: Save money and calories

Seasonal produce is undeniably one of my favorite parts of the summertime. Lately, I have been on a serious cherry kick. They are not only are they packed with delicious flavor, but also incredibly nutrient dense. A serving of the fruit offers a healthy dose of antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and fiber. Research indicates [...]

A chicken in every pot…wasn’t that part of the American dream for Sunday dinner not so long ago? And why not?? Chicken is tasty and, depending upon how you prepare it, pretty darn healthy. Check out this video of how we roasted a bird this past weekend. If you’re looking for an easy recipe that [...]

What experts say these days, is that the best kind of exercise to stay fit is interval training where you emphasize different parts of your body on different days. This and more can all be accomplished using your own body weight or with very minimal pieces of equipment.  You can really put your body through [...]

The past three weeks I’ve been working with the Longhorn Swim Camp. Freestyle is my specialty, so I spend my time coaching kids from ages 7-17, on how they can refine their freestyles (I also add in nutrition tips too!). It’s important to understand, that you shouldn’t be intimidated by changing either your stroke, workout [...]

Perhaps you’ve seen the news headlines lately about banning potatoes in schools. To much fat, starch and empty calories the detractors say. Given that the targets are mostly deep fried spuds, the criticisms certainly have merit. Wait a minute, though, isn’t that kind of like banning oranges because of orange soda?

Potatoes have been sustaining people [...]

Many athletes have a misconception on their protein requirements, especially those involved in strength type sports.  It is true that most athletes do require more dietary protein than lay individuals; however, there are varying requirements for different types of sports.  The American College of Sports Medicine, American Dietetic Association, and Dietitians of Canada report that [...]

Have you tried Yoga or worked it into your fitness routine? If not, why not?  Big-time athletes do Yoga including, swimmers, football players, baseball players, snow skiers, karate fighters and many other athletes, just to name a few.  Why? For lots of good reasons
It definitely makes you more limber.  An hour of Yoga, stretches [...]

On Saturday, I participated in Swim Across America’s inaugural Dallas Open Water Swim. The event raised $350,000 to benefit the Innovative Clinical Trials Center at the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas. There is no doubt that research and clinical trials are fundamental in finding a cure for cancer. We cannot forget another [...]

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the new “MyPlate” which replaces the outdated “MyPyramid” as a consumer tool to eating healthy.  There has been a lot of varied publicity about this new tool.  In most cases, professionals have mixed opinions on the information and depiction provided.  Personally, I believe that the plate is [...]

Last Thursday night on our #AthleticFoodie Twitter chat, I asked anyone who might have a great cold soup recipe to send it to us.  Since I haven’t received any, I thought I would post my favorite.  It is incredibly satisfying, healthy, super delicious and rather easy to make.  The best part of this recipe is, [...]