This is a guest post written by David Dack. When it comes to proper running recovery, practicing the right strategies over the long haul is key for performance and consistency. Unfortunately, most runners shy away from proper recovery practices, thus leading them to face setbacks and performance plateaus. Therefore, here are 2 keys to proper recovery and how to … [Read more...] about Running and Recovery – How to Cool Down and Stretch Properly After Running
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Why I Stopped Taking Multivitamins
Update: Experimentation and listening to your body is a good teacher. Since writing this post, I have changed my viewpoint on this topic and I do take a quality multivitamin. (2/6/2015) I recently stopped taking multivitamins. I took two, one multivitamin and one hair vitamin. Both vitamins combined were very high in folic acid and other … [Read more...] about Why I Stopped Taking Multivitamins
Boost Your Immune System Naturally
We are officially in the season of Fall. Fall and Winter are the seasons when people get colds and flu the most, but if you are smart you will boost your immune system, so that the colds and flu do not touch you. You can boost your immune system all year round and that way your immune system will be strong enough to fight off any bugs that come your way. You do not … [Read more...] about Boost Your Immune System Naturally
The Simply Bar – Review
I started my fitness journey in June of this year and I needed something to help me in the protein area. I like eating something with protein before and after my workout sessions. I also like snacking and I know I need improvement in that area, so I figure if I can do better in the protein area, then my snacking habits would change too. In the past, I have done a … [Read more...] about The Simply Bar – Review
Tools Every Vegetarian Kitchen Should Have
Making the switch from eating animal-based foods to eating more plant-based foods is challenging, especially when you are used to eating a certain way. Once you have decided that you are ready to go all the way with eating a plant-based diet, then the next thing to do is get what you need to prepare those tasty meals. Some people would have you believe that you have … [Read more...] about Tools Every Vegetarian Kitchen Should Have
How To Make Soy Yogurt At Home
By: +Katie Kaleita, writer for Vitacost.com Greek style, fruit on the bottom, low sugar, fat free - the supermarket is stocked with many different varieties of yogurt. But for those who have an allergy or sensitivity to dairy, yogurt is usually a no-no. If you've been missing out, why not make your own dairy-free yogurt at home? Here’s a quick & simple recipe for homemade … [Read more...] about How To Make Soy Yogurt At Home