The Exercise Paradox: Why Running Won’t Make You Lose Weight

Great.  Another depressing study that tells me running isn’t doing what I think it’s doing. Running burns a ton of calories, right?  So if you run just a

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Easy (But Slow) Falafel and Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

The Greeks know how to make seriously good food. Crispy yet crumbly falafels with a tangy cucumber yogurt sauce is so simple, healthy, and easy to make restaurant-quality

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Stupidly Easy Homemade Non-Dairy Yogurt

People must really like yogurt. Strolling past the dairy section of any grocery store, you’ll see row after row of different kinds of yogurt.  Greek, fat free, almond,

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Soft, High Protein Whole Wheat Bread

It seems impossible, right? Whole wheat bread is supposed to be tough, grainy, and perhaps a little dry.  Kids turn their noses up at the thought of whole

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Sugar-Free Chocolate Milk Race Fuel

I’m really excited about this one. We’ve all heard that chocolate milk is good for recovery.  But what about for fuel?  And what if it’s not milk at

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UCAN Alternative You Can Make For Pennies

I love recreating running recipes at home for much less.  And today, I’m going to show you how to make a cheap Generation UCAN alternative for much less!

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Comfort Food by the Fire: A Make-Ahead Menu for a Crowd

Last night was a beautiful fall evening and it was my turn to host a group of my long-time friends for our monthly book club.  We each host

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Hot Blackstrap Cocoa

Iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium.  Along with sodium, these are the minerals every runner needs to stay healthy, strong, and fast.  Sometimes it can be hard to get enough

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The Protein Thing

I was raised to believe that a balanced meal included a veggie, a grain, and a portion of meat.  When I was old enough to cook and too

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Lemon Cream Pie Endurance Gel

I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but I love a good pie.  For Thanksgiving, I usually make three or four of them.  My dad loves cherry

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