I love adding fats like avocados and coconut oil to my diet and I encourage others to not be afraid of adding in good quality fats to theirs. But I don't talk nearly enough about omega-3 fatty acids and their important role in health. Research suggests that many people today are not getting enough essential omega-3 fatty acids in their diet due to an abundance of processed ...
February Favorites — Short and Sweet
February flew by fast, anyone else agree? We also had some unseasonably warm temps in Boston. I managed to get some nice runs in along the Charles. I doubt it'll last long and I'm sure warm weather now will mean we'll be in for it with nasty weather in March, always the way when you live in New England. Given what a quick month it was, I'm keeping my favorites post from the ...
Protein Supplementing—is it Really Necessary?
There are so many types of protein supplements on the market today. Whether it’s animal or plant protein, it can be overwhelming to decide which one may be right for you, if at all. Whether protein is something you’re already supplementing with or not, this post is a good guide to giving you the basics to help you decide if you need it and which kinds may work for best for ...
Banana Avocado Chocolate Chip Muffins (gluten free)
If you've seen my smoothie recipes before, you know that I love adding avocados to them. Avocados are one of my favorite things to eat. Shockingly, I've never baked with them...until now. Okay seriously though, why haven't I tried them in muffins before? Now that I've moved into a new house I feel like I'm starting to experiment with different things. Change is good, it makes us ...