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...]
Radish Soup (with recipe)
Tonight, I made radish soup for my boys and myself. It so was delicious, I figured I would share the recipe with you. First, so you can be totally up to speed on the health benefits, let’s rewind.Remember my post on radishes? If the floating thought bubble above your head reads “This man has no life,” you are correct. I know that most folks aren’t going to snack on radishes … [Read more...]
Pickled Jalapenos (with recipe)
I've written before about my love for a huge salad. To bring the heat, I add some jalapenos. For an added flavor pop, I dig’em pickled.I’m no stranger to the Whole Foods’ salad bar. I never like being dependent on a big box store, but they make it so damn convenient to grab and go. I always snatch a bunch of the pickled jalapenos to mix into my giant creations. The vinegar … [Read more...]
Guacamole (with Recipe)
Love is guacamole and guacamole is love.You already know how nutritionally powerful avocados are. With a few simple additions, you can create an even healthier and tastier snack.My first key ingredient is the shallot. The flavor profile of the shallot is slightly sweeter than a red onion and adds the right bit of balance to the salt and acidity of my mix. When making … [Read more...]
Frugal Meals – Chicken Legs
Feeding your family on a budget can be a daunting task. The convenience and low cost of fast food presents a siren song, but that’s off limits in these circles (unless it’s part of your indulgences, and even then I don’t recommend processed shit). It can be done organically and inexpensively if you exercise a bit of creativity. I believe I've designed a meal for a family … [Read more...]