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Today I’m excited to dive into the topic of circadian alignment, including circadian fasting and using light, food, and sleep as major circadian signaling cues. I got the idea from a recent (and controversial!) social media post. “Underrated health tip, stop eating when the sun goes down and watch your sleep transform.” After posting the […]

15 Funny Valentine’s Day Memes for Runners Love is in the air… or maybe that’s just the smell of post-run sweat!  Whether you’re crushing miles with your running partner or just want to send a hilarious Valentine to your favorite training buddy, these Funny Valentine’s Day memes for runners are perfect for sharing. From sweaty […]

Once upon a time, I invested in a cottage cheese brand because it was delicious and reminded me of my childhood. I’m still grateful to this day that I did because I love it and it’s encouraged me to use cottage cheese more creatively. Sure, I like it on its own, but it turns out […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] You may have heard about neem for garden pests, but there’s a whole lot more to this wonder plant. Neem benefits people too and has been used for thousands of years in traditional cultures for a wide variety of ailments. Here we’ll explore the science behind this plant and how we […]

Here’s a hack to help you get out the door faster. Set up a “Running Station” with all your non-clothing run gear. This includes things like – visors, running belt, hydration packs and water bottles, sunglasses, running watch and sunblock. I’ll put a list of all the running gear items you may want to include […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] There’s been a lot of anti-butter propaganda in the past. For the longest time, people even thought margarine and vegetable oils were healthier options (not so much). So is butter bad for you or not? Without going all Paula Dean on you, there are a lot of reasons to enjoy butter […]

runDisney announced that races will return to Disneyland in 2024!! It’s been 5 years since the last runDisney event held at the Anaheim, California theme parks in 2017. runDISNEY Race Announcement for Disneyland The company has not announced details on the dates or distances of the runs, but I’ll share that info as soon as […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] We often hear about the importance of the gut microbiome, and rightfully so. It’s central to a healthy digestive system, nervous system, immune system… basically every body system. But did you know it thrives on a particular type of food? Introducing the concept of a gut superfood… resistant starch. What is […]

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Have you heard of mushroom coffee? The flavor combination doesn’t sound delicious, I know. But these aren’t the mushrooms you eat on pizza or in stroganoff. These are medicinal mushrooms, also called functional mushrooms.  Mushroom coffees are great lower-caffeine or caffeine-free alternative to regular coffee. Plus they can help you deal with stress […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Dairy is a tricky topic when it comes to health. We all depend on it in some form as babies. But the question about adults and dairy is a tougher one to answer. Processed junk “food” obviously has no place in a healthy diet, but is dairy healthy? Dairy Defined Dairy […]