Eat like a kid: Save money and calories

I’m going to throw it out there and say that MANY people find exercise to be a necessary evil.  We know we should/need to do it, but that doesn’t mean we always want to.  It’s hot, sweaty, sometimes painful business.  And it never really gets easier.  The more you can do, the more you need [...]

While much of the country is starting to cool down as it transitions from summer to fall, it unfortunately seems to be only getting hotter down here in Austin, Texas.  I’m pretty sure that my thermometer has read over 100 degrees for at least the past two months- no joke.  Not only is the heat [...]

This post will begin a series of posts on different meals for athletes.  While it will be somewhat generalized, hopefully it will provide athletes of all types, some guidelines for meals that will enhance your performance. First we will start with breakfasts for athletes!
You always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the [...]

Late last night I couldn’t sleep and was watching the Biography channel on TV.  They were featuring Ray Kroc, founder of McDonalds, who died almost as long ago as my children have been alive.  It got me thinking what made his, “not so healthy foods so popular?”  I decided it was the tactile characteristics.  Everything, [...]

Foodiemumma, Garrett’s mom, suddenly has a greater appreciation for missing practice.  No, I’m not a world class athlete, collegiate, or member of any formal team.  Just team”Get Fit.”  I changed my lifestyle a couple of years ago, because I was preparing to turn 60 and didn’t want to feel it, or be limited by my [...]

You know, we probably all have favorite cookbooks.  Maybe we don’t even know why, except, they are our “go to” cookbooks. Maybe they came highly recommended, or we like the colorful pictures of fabulous looking food, or the simple list of ingredients.  Or maybe because the finished dishes are all incredibly delicious which makes us [...]

My best friend recently returned from a summer-long trip to her hometown of São Paulo, Brazil. We spent the last few days catching up, and I was delighted to hear tales of her extensive travels. I most enjoyed learning about the local cuisine. There is no doubt that Brazil is home to enviable farmer’s markets [...]

If you heard Garrett’s interview after winning U.S. Nationals in the 100 freestyle, you know he mentioned having a sweet potato before the race. It is on his list of staples. Now he certainly didn’t grill one at his hotel in Palo Alto. His was microwaved. Check out this easy recipe for your next sweet [...]

For a few short weeks this summer, Garrett is enjoying the rare privilege of working in the kitchens of noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, which is rated as the number one restaurant in the world. His tasks so far are anything but glamorous. It may sound rather exciting and exotic to forage on the beach for [...]

Being in Texas where it has been over 100 degrees for about a month straight (on record for the hottest July EVER), hydration is something that is essential to discuss at this time of year.  While it is definitely important year round, when individuals are training in the heat of summer it can be lifesaving. [...]