Rice and black bean salad
We had some friends over recently, and we served fish with chimichurri and this salad on the side. I made it in advance (and just added avocado before we sat down), so it was awesomely simple for entertaining, and because it’s so loaded with good stuff—beans, rice, lots of veggies, and a crunchy, zesty vibe—it […]
The best way to eat: what you see is what you get
Eating processed foods isn’t great for health. You’ve probably heard that before. But it’s not just because foods with ingredients manufactured in labs tend to be overly sweet and salty and promote overeating. Some additives in highly processed foods may disrupt digestion. In my opinion, the biggest issue with eating a lot of processed foods, […]
3 ideas to inspire more plant-based eating
Plant foods have superpowers. I used to study plant-based nutrition, and my old notes touch on the vast and awesome impacts of nature’s bounty. Cherries have pain-relieving qualities. Ginger helps with nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy and motion sickness. Cranberries (and even blueberries) are good for urinary health and the prevention, sometimes even the […]
A basic diet, for those who don’t want a diet
No one likes the idea of dieting. So, when I heard someone talking about how he helps people “have their cake and eat it too” – how to be healthy and fit without sacrificing – I needed to know more. How? That was my main question for Gaston Kroneman, who teaches at Ride Indoor Cycling […]
A Diet That Will Work For You
Do you ever feel unsure about what you “should” or “shouldn’t” be eating? There’s a ton of conflicting information when it comes to food! People ask me all the time if I’m gluten free, dairy free, caffeine free, vegan, vegetarian, sober, etc. They’ve often read articles or seen TV segments that make them feel like […]