by Julia | Sep 25, 2012 | Fitness & Movement, Healthy Living, Life Fuel, Sports Fuel
Long before fast food, mobile phones and corporate America, our primitive ancestors farmed, hunted, gathered, and walked sometimes 10 miles EACH day! Fast forward to modern times, where we walk to and from our car, to and from the refrigerator, and “lift”...
by Julia | Sep 20, 2012 | Food Fuel, Healthy Living, Life Fuel, Real Food Tips
On January 15, 1945, Grand Rapids became the world’s first city to adjust the level of fluoride in its water supply. Water fluoridation, which involves adding industrial-grade fluoride chemicals to water for the purpose of preventing tooth decay, has been...
by Julia | Sep 15, 2012 | Baked Goods, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food, Sweets & Snacks
I was struck with another bought of creativity in the kitchen this week, plus a request for easy pre- and post-workout snacks from Kyle, so I went with it! With some dates in the cupboard and a few aging bananas, I whipped up a batch of these deliciously sweet goods....
by Julia | Sep 12, 2012 | Food Fuel, Healthy Living, Life Fuel, Real Food Tips
I opened my mail yesterday morning and found – gasp! – four McDonald’s “wholesome” choices for 300 calories or less. Get out. Who knew McDonald’s had anything wholesome for 300 calories!? Ironically enough, last night, one of my...
by Julia | Sep 8, 2012 | Food Fuel, Real Food Tips, Sides & Dips
It’s going on six years since I’ve returned to my alma mater for a tailgate and a football game, but today is the day!! I have flashbacks from college, and the crisp fall days, manic student cheering section, “kegs ‘n eggs” and booze,...
by Julia | Sep 4, 2012 | Body Composition, Diet Dogma & Weight Loss, Food Fuel, Sports Fuel
While walking around a local lake last week, I passed by a cheerful, yet serious walker in her early 30’s. She was the type with the hard, swinging arms (not laughing, I’ve been there before), and a pace at about a 10-minute mile. Sporting a pink t-shirt...
