Common diet mistakes: Getting healthy "Not-to-do's"

From the AthleticFoodie Test Kitchen:
Lots of people criticize vegan and vegetarian recipes as not being hearty. Sometimes that can be true. Not with the black bean and bulgur wheat chili we made recently. This one definitely sticks to your ribs. It’s based on “Vegetarian Chile” from the 1992 version of “The Moosewood Cookbook by a [...]

Mashed potatoes are a staple at many Thanksgiving dinners. While it’s difficult to improve upon such a classic dish, it certainly is fun to mix things up! Start a new tradition this year by mashing an unexpected vegetable for your Thanksgiving dinner. Try my “Ricotta-Parsnip Mash with Caramelized Shallots and Pine Nuts” or “Curried Mashed [...]

Hello Athletic Foodie readers! My name is Jennifer and I write a blog called A Knack for Nutrition where I discuss everything from my love of broccoli to my forays in running. I have been a vegetarian for two years and over the last several months I have been slowly phasing out most forms of [...]

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 [...]

Protein is an important part of any athlete’s diet and athletes often use protein supplements.  There are so many protein powder supplements out there on the market that sometimes it can get confusing on what type of product to use.  There are powders made out of whey protein, soy protein, egg protein, casein, and various [...]

We’ve all heard “make sure you’re getting enough fiber in your diet” many times…but fiber is one of those components of food that can be confusing to many people.  Dietary fiber is not only good for the digestive tract, it can also help reduce cholesterol, prevent heart disease and diabetes, and can make you feel [...]

As the summer continues to heat up I’ve been constantly looking for ways to keep my body cool. Recently I was working on a recipe for a cooking class I gave at the Lake Austin Resort & Spa and came up with this delightful soup. As many of you may know, I’m all about simplicity [...]

If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Try making a salad! Temperatures are already topping the 90-degree mark here in Austin. It can be difficult to get excited about firing up the stove as temperatures rise outdoors, but that shouldn’t keep you from creating a delicious and nutritious meal!
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When I was a kid, hummus was only available at a mediterranean restaurant. Now, of course, you can find it in most grocery stores. We buy it often and use it as a snack or as the base spread for sandwiches. What most people don’t realize is that hummus is easy and inexpensive to make. [...]

Chocolate milk clearly isn’t just a favorite among the elementary school crowd anymore. Recently, it has received quite a bit of attention for its effectiveness in promoting recovery after exercise (references below). Current research supports these claims. One study compared the benefits of chocolate milk as a recovery drink with two popular sports drinks. Chocolate [...]