Super-food kale is more popular than ever, which is a good thing, since it’s bursting with vitamins and minerals. Kale comes from the cabbage family, which also includes broccoli, cauliflower, and collards. One cup of kale has just 33 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fiber,
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is an untraditional take on coleslaw. The raw vegetables, garlic, lime juice and olive oil provide a detoxifying nutritional punch that not only cleanses the body but also protects it with an assortment of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other disease-fighting properties. This recipe is
Runners and triathletes love the protein power of peanut butter and we love to snack on almonds too, but did you know almost every type of nut has a lot of nutrition? While some nuts may have more heart-healthy nutrients and fats than others, all nuts contain unsaturated fatty
By Madison Maxwell and Jennifer Dackor This healthy twist on traditional buffalo wings will impress both carnivores and vegetarians at your next football viewing party. Roots Mango Sriracha hummus provides a delicious balance of sweet and spicy flavors while thickening the glaze and batter. This recipe serves two to
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a vegetarian take on an Indian classic. It is super easy to prepare and while flavorful on its own, its mild spice leaves room for some ingredient experimentation. The addition of extra spices here shouldn’t hurt and using a curry paste,
In a recent survey of endurance athletes, 75 percent said they were concerned about their weight. That’s because cyclists, runners, and triathletes know that leaner athletes are faster athletes. Leaner athletes waste less energy, burn less oxygen, dissipate heat faster, and even gain more fitness from every workout. In
When Dr. Allen Lim left the lab to work with professional cyclists, he found athletes weary of processed bars and gels and the same old pasta. So Lim joined professional chef Biju Thomas to make eating delicious and practical. When the menu changed, no one could argue with the
Sodium bicarbonate, better known as baking soda, has been around for years. John Dwight and Austin Church, two New York bakers, established the first factory to develop baking soda from sodium carbonate (first produced by a French chemist in 1791) and carbon dioxide. Since then, baking soda has been
By Brandon McDearis Finding the right recovery drink can be tricky. While there are many on the market these days to choose from, not all provide anything more than a little electrolyte replacement with a lot of sugar and artificial flavoring. One ingredient that is missing from most of
By Jennifer Dackor Hummus is the perfect family-friendly, busy-schedule, back-to-school snack. Here are a few simple, hummus-inspired ideas to get kids excited about eating healthy. Try using Roots hummus, produced in Asheville, North Carolina, to make these snacks even more irresistible. Hummus stripes: Spread colorful stripes of Roots spinach,
