By Brandon McDearis As the days begin to get a bit shorter and cooler, the craving for soup each week often increases. This month’s recipe is super-easy to prepare, very light, and a bit more flavor-intensive than a traditional tomato soup. It makes for a great addition
By Brandon McDearis Couscous is often overlooked as a grain option in the American diet. While it is associated more with ethnic cuisines, especially that of Morocco, it is easy to find in any supermarket and can be used with a variety of different flavors, making it very
Health Warrior 100-Calorie All Natural Chia Bar The Health Warrior 100-Calorie All Natural Chia Bar is a newly launched energy bar in peanut butter chocolate. It includes Chia seeds, which feature numerous health benefits, including the ability to energize, rejuvenate muscles, hydrate, improve cardiovascular health, support detoxification, augment
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Blueberry Oat Bar It doesn’t get any more all-American than blueberry and oats! Bonk Breaker has been cooking up bars in the kitchen for 6 years. All of their bars are gluten and dairy free and, according to their website, baked fresh weekly. Great for elite level athletic
Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a hearty alternative to traditional entrees that consist of meat. These stuffed portabellas have often been the vegetarian option on menus that I have concocted in the past. The goat cheese is a great
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Clif Bar Coconut Chocolate Chip Clif Bars have whole, organic ingredients and great taste. Whether you're on a 150-mile bike ride or exploring a new trail, Clif Bars are built to sustain your adventure. The bonus is that organic foods aren't just good for your body (they’re a
Trick or Treat for Athletes By Joe Nuss My kids have miserable choice in candy. After parading them around for several hours on Halloween last year, I emptied their bags prepared to take my cut in candy-commission, but was shocked at what I found - nary a piece
Detox Smoothie Everyone these days is at least somewhat familiar with the benefits of a well-made smoothie. Jack Lalane was preaching about juicing even the inedible before my parents were born, and I came of age about the time that Smoothie King was popping up in every strip mall