Daylight savings is a friendly reminder that spring is just around the corner. Adding a few seasonal favorites to your plate can go a long way in supporting your workout and giving your body maximum ... Continue Reading
Mackerel and Moroccan Mash: A Tasty Post-Workout Protein Hit
This week’s recipe is amazing for a post-workout protein hit. The mackerel, olive oil, spices, and cruciferous vegetables in the form of cauliflower mash offer a winning combination of anti-inflammatory ... Continue Reading
A 12-Week Fat Loss Plan: Phase Two
If you’ve been following part one of this series, hopefully you’ve realized something important about leaning out: it’s not rocket science. The key is getting to know your body and what works for you. ... Continue Reading
Your Complete Carbohydrate Prep Plan
Carbohydrates are often labeled as bad for us. So many people are convinced that restricting carbs will lead to weight loss. While it’s true that we need portion control, I would argue that oils are easier ... Continue Reading
Kilner Jar Noodles: Convenient Carbs for Athletes
It is apparent to me that everyone does not enjoy the days of prep and spontaneous chaos that I thrive on for my day-to-day cooking and meals. Most people want convenience, and this is the reason the ... Continue Reading
Mushrooms in the Morning: Portobello Benedict
Get your dose of greens, protein, and beneficial fungi in one awesome portobello benedict. Portobello mushrooms are an easy substitute for the traditional benedict’s English muffin and provide many more ... Continue Reading
A New Method to Step Up Your Spice Game
Our bodies appreciate variety in the kitchen as well as in the gym. If I don’t spice things up, my meals get stale and stop providing the best of what I need to fuel my body and workouts. Our ... Continue Reading
Good Versus Evil: Food Is Not a Competition
Clients often ask me to list foods that are good and bad. I don’t like doing that. Assigning a moral value to food isn’t a healthy idea. Good versus evil leads down a road that makes it impossible to enjoy ... Continue Reading
Transform Your Tap Water: Safe, Delicious Hydration for Athletes
I sweat the minute I begin to move, so my hydration needs to be on-point from the start to the end of my workout. Otherwise, my body becomes a cramping machine all day long. Unfortunately, staying hydrated ... Continue Reading
Exotic Eats: Low-Carb Paleo Pad Thai
As an athlete, you rely on your body to perform consistently at its optimum level. For this reason, many athletes turn to whole foods to fuel their training. If you follow a grain-free, gluten-free, ... Continue Reading
A 12-Week Fat Loss Plan: Phase One
You’ve spent hundreds of dollars on programs, books, and workout videos. You’ve stuck to plans for 2-90 days, only to burn out and resort to old ways. Maybe you’ve stopped believing fat loss is possible ... Continue Reading
Healthy, Easy, and Delicious: Meat and Two Veg Burgers
Word on the street is that vegetables are good for you. Of course they are. But are you eating enough? At Fitter Food, we're always coming up with innovative ways to add more vegetables to your diet, and ... Continue Reading
Intermittent Fasting or Mini-Meals: What’s Right for You?
Many people still believe that eating smaller, frequent meals is the best option for fat loss. While it certainly is an option, it isn’t superior to other meal schedules. Energy balance and food quality ... Continue Reading
Batch Cook for Flexible Meals: Beets 3 Ways
Call me crazy, but if I know the exact meal I am supposed to be eating, I don’t want it. However, if I simply know which ingredients I have on hand, I don’t mind eating the same meal on repeat. This is why ... Continue Reading
Salads For Athletes: 4 Recipes to Boost Your Nutrient Intake
A year ago my family headed out for the afternoon, leaving a family favourite gently cooking to perfection at home: slow roast pork shoulder with plenty of crackling, or “pig meat ‘kin bit”as my 3-year-old ... Continue Reading
Comfort Fuel: Steak and Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is an incredible vegetable-packed, nutrient-dense meal fit for any training athlete. Traditionally, shepherd’s pie was made with leftover winter vegetables and lamb roast. The recipe below ... Continue Reading
What People Eat Is None of Your Business
Everyone has a pet peeve. My mum, for example, has a beautiful Belfast Bridge sink in her kitchen. White, gleaming, and straight out of Downton Abbey. Gorgeous. From the way she gnashes her teeth when I ... Continue Reading
Practical Alternatives to Processed Protein Bars
Learning how to eat better is one of the keys to long-term health and happiness. It may even be the most important thing we need to do in order to kick ass for as long as possible. I am a huge fan of ... Continue Reading
Nutrition for the Road: A Week of Quick and Easy Meals
Last month I shared with you what I think is an awesome healthy meal plan. However, if you’re just starting out with meal planning, or if your week involves travel, I’ve come up with a new, simpler plan. ... Continue Reading
Gut Problems? New Technology May Have Answers
Food intolerances, allergies, and gastrointestinal problems are some of the most prevalent nutrition issues we face today. While we know a lot more now than we did ten years ago, there is still work to be ... Continue Reading
Party Time Snack Recipes for Athletes
Attending parties and social gatherings can be overwhelming when you’re trying to stick to an athlete-friendly diet. Tables are filled with fried, sugary, and buttery snacks waiting to set your training ... Continue Reading
Count Colors, Not Calories: 2 Recipes for a Colorful Plate
So many people are quick to point out the inadequacies of food pyramids. But only focusing on criticism is boring. Let’s ask a different question: what do we do about it? What is the one food change we can ... Continue Reading
Let’s Talk About Diet, Part 2: Macronutrients
In the previous installment of this series, I established my first point: you need to rein in control of your nutrition by using calories-in as a guide. If you are still not convinced that overall caloric ... Continue Reading
Lean and Powerful: Nutrition for Marathon Training
When most runners decide to tackle a marathon, they usually either find a training plan online or hire a coach to help get them to the start line in the best running shape as possible. This is a great ... Continue Reading
