Tag Archives: recovery foods

Sweet Potato & Orange Muffins: Oil-Free and No Refined Sugar!

    I believe in the power of a great breakfast, so much so that I have two every morning. That's right--two breakfasts! I always run or do weight training in the morning, but working out starving or overly full make for ...

Marathon Carb Fueling Guide + A Cherry Watermelon Recovery Smoothie

When you're training for a big race like a half or full marathon, figuring out how many carbohydrates you should be eating day to day can be pretty confusing. So I've taken the guesswork out of it and made you ...

Flourless Black Bean Brownies with Strawberry Sauce

Can there even be a Valentine's Day without chocolate? I think not. I fall victim to this consumer holiday every year, and couldn't imagine going through Valentine's Day without eating something incredibly chocolatey. Unfortunately, as I get older, the traditional box ...

Fueling Your Runs {The After}

Why is eating after a hard workout important? Done with your long run? While your appetite may be low, and it's tempting to just shower and crash on the couch, getting in some quality protein and carbohydrate needs to be on ...