Whether you’re training for your first 10k or seeking a new PR, nutrition plays a big role in meeting your fitness goals. Properly fueling your body before, during and after running is key to how you perform and recover from your workouts, while your food choices throughout the week impact your energy levels, body composition, and overall health. Good nutrition…
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Good Measure Meals: Rethink Your Meal Prep
When it comes to making healthier food choices, cooking at home is where it’s at. Cooking gives you more control over ingredients, preparation methods, and portion size compared to restaurants or take-out. Even while working from home, juggling family and exercise, most of us don’t have the time or energy to cook during the week. That’s where the idea of meal prep comes in – you carve out a few hours on the weekend…
Read MoreGood Measure Meals: Top Foods for Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, runners and athletes are already a step ahead of the game. Regular exercise lowers cardiovascular disease risk by boosting “good” HDL cholesterol, decreasing “bad” LDL cholesterol and managing blood pressure. Other lifestyle factors, such as stress, sleep, smoking and nutrition also play a big role in keeping your heart healthy. In honor of February…
Read MoreHealthy (and tasty) Holiday Recipes
With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season is now in full swing. For most of us, that means an abundance of parties, celebrations… and delicious food. Last month, we partnered with registered dietitian, Alissa Palladino, from Good Measure Meals to share strategies for navigating this food-focused season while staying on track with health and fitness goals. This month, she is…
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