There is no doubt that rowing is beneficial to your health. It is no wonder that many marathoners turn to rowing as part of their offseason conditioning. Outdoor rowing has the added benefit of being outside, but there is much to gain from using an indoor rower, as well. To be clear, participating in any safe exercise […]
It is estimated that over 60% of Americans are sleep deprived. It’s no wonder. Gone are the days of kindergarten naps or 20 winks between college classes. Our culture in America means adults work a full day through and often times napping is associated with illness or laziness. There are numerous studies that conclude that napping is beneficial […]
When I was a younger man getting protein to fuel my workouts was challenging. It was typically wrapped in other less desirable ingredients and added flavors to compensate for bad flavor. There were only a few manufacturers and their product lines were limited. If you wanted to find these products you had to visit a health food store. […]
Today we are switching gears and bringing back a little fitness info to the Nest. For those of you who know me and have been following along, you already know how strongly I feel about a fit mind and body. There is too much of life to enjoy to be sidelined by preventable illness or […]
We conclude the July FitFood FitTip series with quinoa stuffed zucchini. This is a fairly simple dish to prepare and it is loaded with goodness. Beyond the texture and slight crunch that the quinoa adds, it also brings a great deal of health benefits. While there is a noted absence of meat here, there is […]
We continue our Monday series for July this week with one of my favorite FitFoods – Frittata. Frittata uses one of the most accessible protein sources, eggs. We have cut out some of the fat and cholesterol by using only half of the yolks. Beyond that, there is a minimal amount of fat in the […]
Today we begin our month-long series, FitFood, FitTip. Each Monday in the month of July we will bring you one healthy recipe you can use during the week and a fitness tip to begin using or reaffirm what you are already doing. The goal is to put some more ammo in your arsenal to avoid […]
Eating healthy can be challenging. Much of “getting it right” has to do with taking steps in advance. However, with proper planning, you can have an abundance of good, healthy food at your fingertips. Once you have made the commitment to eating healthier you have to get the right ingredients. So the question is… where […]
I am taking a detour from my recent home and food path. Today we are covering modern living. Life seems to become more demanding every day. For many people, health, nutrition, and exercise seem to be a luxury item in their calendar that can be cast aside. If we stop to consider that our body […]
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