Jump to recipe These delicious chai-spiced treat provides healthy phytonutrients that will leave you feeling calm, cool and collected. Here’s why. They’re good for athletes. The combination of these ingredients provides a balanced mix of macronutrients, including healthy fats, protein, and fiber, which are essential for sustained energy, muscle repair, and recovery. The presence of omega-3 fatty acids in ingredients like chia seeds and hemp hearts contributes to reducing inflammation and supporting joint health, crucial for athletes engaged in intense physical activity. Additionally, the high antioxidant content found in cacao nibs, almonds, and pumpkin seeds helps combat oxidative stress, which can be intensified during exercise and contribute to aging processes…

Jump to recipe Looking for a nutritious and scrumptious way to start your day? Look no further than chia seed breakfast pudding! This delightful recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a burst of energy and essential nutrients to fuel your morning. Packed with the goodness of chia seeds, this versatile pudding can be customized with a variety of toppings and flavors. This recipe provides several benefits that make it ideal for adult athletes looking to enhance their performance. The combination of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats in this recipe provides a well-rounded balance of macronutrients necessary for optimal athletic performance. Moreover, the ability to prepare this…

Jump to recipe As an athlete, your body requires proper nutrition to perform at its best. Whether you’re a marathon runner, a weightlifter, or a soccer player, fueling your body with the right nutrients is crucial for optimal performance. When it comes to nutrition, incorporating wholesome ingredients into your diet is key. During the cold winter months, there’s nothing quite as comforting and nourishing as a warm bowl of soup for lunch. It’s a simple pleasure that can provide a much-needed respite from the chilly weather. Soup offers numerous benefits during this time of year, starting with its ability to warm you from the inside out. The steam rising from…

Jump to recipe This bone broth breakfast bowl is one of my favorite meals to break an intermittent fast.  The ingredients are all anti-inflammatory with gut healing properties, and also a good source of anti-oxidants for anti-aging.  It’s one of my go-to meals on the bitter cold winter days that we often get in Colorado.   The bone broth, coconut cream and warm spice combo makes it incredibly nourishing and delicious.  It doesn’t take very long to whip up, especially if you’re using hard-boiled eggs and have them made and peeled ahead of time.  I prefer to use fried eggs with a slightly gooey yolk (so, over-medium I guess?) I typically…

Jump to recipe This recipe is is a high-protein, gluten-free and dairy-free breakfast option.  It can be prepared ahead of time and serve as a convenient on-the-go option for your busy days.  The reason why this is an anti-aging meal is because it’s packed with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients. As mentioned in this post, the goji berries and pomegranate seeds have scientific evidence of delaying the aging process in the body when consumed regularly.  The cashew milk yogurt is the perfect alternative (in my opinion) to any dairy-based option.  It’s perfectly creamy and has a very mild taste which serves as a great base to any yogurt bowl or parfait. …

Jump to Recipe When it’s cold outside here in Colorado, my body craves nourishing zucchini soup.   I am sensitive to dairy and it’s often difficult to find store-bought soups (even healthy ones) that are dairy-free.  So, I decided to make my own!  I used a base of chicken bone broth – which I did actually buy from Imperfect Foods – to make it extra nourishing.  Actually now that I’m thinking about it, most of these ingredients were included in my last Imperfect Foods delivery.  With the exception of the coconut cream which I bought from Amazon.  Anyway, I don’t think I’ll ever buy store-bought soup again since this recipe is…

jump to recipe If you’re a fan of the Chocolate Cherry Truffle flavored Larabars, then you’ll love these cherry chocolate energy bars! These chocolate energy bars are easy to make and easy to transport which makes them an excellent snack to fuel before a practice session, game or workout.  They are also a great treat when you’re craving something sweet and chocolatey.    I’m a huge fan of anything chocolate and cherry flavored.  One of my favorite post-workout recovery smoothies includes frozen dark cherries, chocolate protein powder, Cherry Force Tart Cherry Extract and almond milk.  This recipe offers a similar flavor but works better for a pre-workout snack because of…

Jump to Recipe These maca energy balls contain superfood ingredients to boost energy and sustain it during activity. They can be eaten anywhere and anytime of the day which makes them an excellent snack, pre-exercise meal, or sweet treat.  The maca, Medjool dates and goji berries provide an energy boost and combined with all other ingredients this recipe is a good source of fuel (29 grams of carbs per serving), vitamins, minerals and powerful phytonutrients.  Maca root has a malty, earthy and nutty taste which promotes balance in the body (especially to the hormones!) and provides a natural boost of energy.  This root has been used for centuries to provide…

Jump to Recipe This is one of my favorite smoothie recipes when I want a sweet snack on a hot day as breakfast before volleyball practice. Peanut butter and jelly smoothie is my go to smoothie for these cravings. I also whip up this recipe as a post-workout smoothie by adding a scoop of strawberry flavored protein powder for an effective recovery drink. Green smoothies like this one are great for helping the body eliminate toxins from the cells, tissues and blood.  This recipe below is included in my 3-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse because the ingredients help the body detox.  This recipe calls for spinach but any leafy green will…

Jump to Recipe These pumpkin carrot muffins are not only a great way to mix up the mundaneness of eating eggs for breakfast every day, but they are also a great portable snack for tournament days.   Two of these muffins yield 39 grams of carbs making them an excellent pre-exercise meal or during-exercise snack.  They also contain a whopping 25 grams of protein per serving (2 muffins), so they are a great breakfast or post-workout meal too! Plus, they are gluten and dairy-free which helps to avoid inflammation associated with these ingredients.    These are great fall or winter recipes to make in batches and freeze for later.  Then you…

Jump to Recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free version) Jump to Recipe (high-protein version) Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats is one of my favorite meals. I remember when I was a kid, I was OBSESSED with the peaches and cream flavored instant oatmeal packets.  I’m actually craving it right now as I type this.   Quaker has cleaned up their act a bit since I first got hooked on this food, but the product is still pretty high in added sugar (it’s the second ingredient behind oats).  This ultra-processed food also contains dairy in the form of milk and cream, neither of which are great for those of us who are lactose-sensitive or lactose-intolerant.…