Spinach is nutritionally dense, as are leafy greens generally. We know this. But while spinach gets a good rap for its iron content (largely overstated), there is a much more critical component to be mindful of. Because of the abundance of organic nitrates contained within the leaves, our muscles perform more efficiently when we're regularly consuming it. This, we don't discuss … [Read more...]
Muscle Gains
We've riffed briefly about gaining lean tissue in previous posts, but we're about to take a deeper, more personal dive into the subject. More specifically, we'll tackle adding muscle safely, effectively and naturally.Many of you will be able to punt on this post. Those of you looking to lose, not gain, weight can pass this by. Now is also a good time for a reminder that the … [Read more...]
Frittatas - – Heather Downey [Guest Post]
I love leftovers, mostly because I inhale half my meals standing over a computer or driving from one meeting to the next. Bottom line, for athletes or for business people, food to go is a critical part of life. When that food is dense with both flavor and nutritional value, we're optimized for rewarding experiences.You're getting to know Heather (our resident queen of … [Read more...]
Turkey Chili - Heather Downey [Guest Post]
For athletes, chili is an underappreciated meal. An all-encompassing, well balanced dish, chili features animal flesh for protein and fat, beans (a natural protein-carb combo), veggies and spices to cover all our needs in one savory, satisfying bowl. Heather Downey, our resident expert on nutritionally dense, powerful, flavorful meals designed for those of us with goals to be … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Pasta Salad - Heather Downey [Guest Post]
This blog provides as much gratification as anything else I work on in life. Among the many fulfilling components, I derive great satisfaction from providing others with the platform to share their gifts.Heather Downey's gifts are many. Today, we illuminate her ability to prepare fresh, healthy, satisfying meals. More importantly, we learn about her "why." As you well … [Read more...]