100th Post Extravaganza!

100 Posts!

That's pretty sweet.

I've had a lot of fun writing for you guys, and even though I have slowed down quite a bit as I've gotten busier in life, I will continue to write when I have time! I love my fans, and I love helping people with nutrition even more.

Now for this post I'd like to do something fun. Over the last 99 posts, I have learned a TON of new info about foods, recipes, studies, and life. Here is my list of my favorite new "life tips" when it comes to living your life and eating well!

• Put sriracha on everything. It's obviously good on all Asian food, but it's also great on all vegetables and when combined with hummus
• Buy a crock pot. A big one. This way you can make "dump and set" recipes and have so many tasty leftovers you'll never look back
• Keep a large water bottle with you at all times and always filled. Also, keep a large pack of waters in your car as an easy go to when thirsty
• Don't pop ibuprofen all the time. It's not good for your stomach and liver! Drink water or eat a snack instead
• Eat one serving of yogurt a day. Your intestines will thank you
• Always take your multivitamin (if you have one) right after eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
• Refuel after a long practice with a beer! the carbohydrates will help in recovery and the alcohol involved will settle a "sour" post-workout stomach
• Didn't work out today? Cut back how much you eat at dinner
• Olive oil and balsamic vinegar is the best combination ever to put on a salad. Don't argue
• Spend the extra dollar when eating out to get the side salad or the healthier meal
• The majority of the beneficial nutrients in an egg is in the yolk (half the protein, and almost all the vitamins and minerals). Just watch for the high cholesterol content
• EVERYTHING in moderation (seriously, eat whatever you want, just not 18 of them)
• Always put extra fresh vegetables on your frozen pizzas

And lastly, make sure you try something new every week! Food is meant to be fun, so explore your taste buds, share your cooking expertise, and try the new restaurant. You'll come to understand (as I have) that just by simply learning about all parts of food, you will be eating better, healthier, and tastier meals and feel great about it!

Thanks for reading my blog! See you guys at 200 articles ;)

Resolution Ideas

Sorry about the long gap of no posts! I dropped the ball there...Got a little busy as I went on Christmas break and started working on Dietetic Internship applications. I hope everyone's holiday was awesome and packed with tasty foods like mine was :)

So when the New Year turns, many decide the healthier lifestyle (if even for just a little bit). To keep things simple in this post, I have some ideas for what your 2013 goal can be. Remember to be specific and realistic!

• Cook one new item per week at home or with friends
• Limit eating out to 1 or 2 times weekly (minus emergencies)
• Carry around a water bottle and continually drink and refill the bottle with good ol H2O
• Try one new food item per day/week/month (like kale or pomegranate or quinoa)
• Only one caffeinated drink per day and before noon
• Only one soda per day and/or switch from regular soda to diet soda
• Download a food tracking app like slimkicker.com and log in all meals (set an alarm to do so before going to bed)
• Only one meal with animal protein per day (great way to increase amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet)
• When eating out, only water or milk is chosen as a drink, and the side item cannot be fried
• Eat breakfast everyday, no excuses!
• Having portable food that can be eaten quickly after exercise if there isn't enough time to prepare food after. (Trail mix, Gatorade, banana, yogurt, milk, milkshake, jerky) 

These are just some ideas I riddled off. If you work hard enough right now at making these new goals part of your diet, they can be adapted into habit and you will be a huge step forward in your diet!

Also, check out my article in the current issue of Sports N Spokes! It discusses more in depth about your diet resolution. Happy Eating in 2013!