Dietitian and Yoga Teacher Specializing in Runners and Athletes
Calcium. We all need this massive and important mineral and it’s no surprise that many people – omnivores and plant-based eaters alike – fall short of meeting calcium needs. Inadequate calcium intake can lead to poor bone health. Let’s look
Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite vegetables because it never really feels like I’m eating a vegetable when it’s lathered with some delectable sauce and a protein. Or at least, that’s how we usually serve it – simply cut
Often times when I talk to someone about the specific needs of a vegan eater (think B12, zinc, calcium, vitamin D, etc….), I frequently get asked which supplements I take especially since many multivitamins can lack in some large minerals
Where do you get your protein? How can I increase protein at lunch? These are a couple of very regularly asked questions around these parts and I’ll tell you, I can understand the desire for more protein at lunch
I adore beans. Truly, I do. I love the variety, texture and versatility of beans. They provide a good source of plant-based protein, iron, and other key vitamins and minerals. While many people I know and clients I work with
When it comes to yoga for runners, there are a lot of sequences out there and a lot of stretch options but when I first became a yoga teacher with a deep running background, I was shocked at how few
Summer is the time to spend more time outside and with friends and family (or at least if you ask me!). So when it comes to cooking summer meals, I tend to error on the side of quick, easy, and
Aparigraha can be translated as non-posessiveness, non-grasping, or non-attachment and is one of the ethical principles of a yoga practice known as the yamas (self-constraints) and the niyamas (self-discipline). Non-attachment is probably one of the most challenging things to practice
When I work with clients one-on-one, hydration always comes up. Staying properly hydrated key to feeling your best on your summer walks, runs, and activities. However, I find that many people don’t properly hydrate nor do they adjust for the
I’m a salad phase person. Sometimes I love them and eating them on repeat for days. Other days if I look back, I may not have had a salad in weeks and find myself gravitating towards cooked veggies. Lately, I’ve