I’m always looking for fun and creative ways to get more veggies in my diet so naturally I was curious about this yellow gourd with “Spaghetti” in its name. When cooked the flesh pulls apart in strands resembling the pasta for which it is named. But...
Many runners tend to have loose bowel movements and believe that the last thing they need to do is to add more fiber to their diets. I know because I was that runner. You know the one who barely made it to the race awards because she was still in the bathroom after...
Probiotics: There seems to be more discussion and more advertisements centered around them. But what are they and do runners really need them? Well first off, probiotics are not just another supplement out there being marketed to you. In fact you already have them...
2015 was a game changing year for me. About the time I was ready to step up my training for my summer races, I started having horrible diarrhea and stomach cramps that made it unbearable to lay flat or stand up. In May I discovered I had an umbilical hernia and in...
When the weather gets cooler, one of my favorite go to meals is a hearty bowl of soup. Not only is it warming and satisfying, but its simple, easy and can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. I created this recipe based off a family favorite I used to...