Kitchen MacGyver: Tips for Lightening a Chicken Dinner
Enjoy a less-dense dinner that’s still chock full of flavor! Written by: Sabrina Grotewold After wolfing a gigantic burger topped with bacon and guacamole on the fourth of July, today I want food...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Recovery Pops
A little preparation and you’ve got yourself the perfect post-run treat. Written by: Sabrina Grotewold It’s hot outside. While you may think there’s no better way to reward yourself for shunning the...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: How to Build an Endurance-worthy Salad
I’d like to start a new nutrition mantra: A salad a day can not only keep the doctor away, but can also improve performance and help manage weight. The humble salad bowl has limitless potential to...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: The Lean-for-Life Diet
Want to be lean for life? A plant-based diet, combined with regular exercise, may be the magic combination to a lifetime of maintaining a healthy weight. A study published this month in Nutrition...
View ArticleHealthy, Seasonal Recipes from Centered Chef
By Sabrina Grotewold with reporting and interviewing by Kate Bongiovanni Ryan Hutmacher, triathlete, marathoner, chef and CEO of Centered Chef, a dining venue and culinary business offering cooking...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Why Calorie Counts Are Misleading
Calorie counts don't tell the whole story. Calorie counts are just numbers; they don’t reveal much about the composition of an item. Written by: Sabrina Grotewold Sometimes life demands that we adopt a...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: 3 Tips For Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts
While packed with protein, niacin, selenium and vitamin B6, boneless, skinless chicken breast—the leanest part of the bird—can be notoriously dry and bland. Imparting flavor and juiciness can be...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Chilled Roasted Tomato Soup
While vitamin-rich tomatoes are often enjoyed raw in salsas and salads or as toppers on sandwiches and burgers, you can maximize the benefits of this lycopene-rich fruit by eating it with a...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Asian Pork And Beans
This well-rounded recovery meal is great after a long run or tough workout! Written by: Sabrina Grotewold A well-rounded meal for the endurance athlete when served over rice or noodles (I like brown...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Why Baked Potatoes Are Good Fuel For Athletes
Here are some creative—and healthy—ways to modernize potato preparation. Written by: Sabrina Grotewold In the war against white foods, potatoes have received some of the most recent negative press from...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: 3 Flavorful Non-Traditional Power Pestos
Use this heart-healthy spread to fuel your training. Written by: Sabrina Grotewold As basil season wraps up but fall marathon season kicks into high gear, pasta-twirling runners seeking tomato-less...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Better Spread For Your Bread
Give this high-fiber, high protein and nutrient-dense alternative to butter a shot. Written by: Sabrina Grotewold If you haven’t eaten lima beans since you pushed them around your plate (to make it...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: The Butter, Oil & Egg-Free Baking Challenge, Part 1
Can I create a delicious baked good without the use of butter, oil or eggs? If your reaction to the aforementioned question was colored with skepticism, I don’t blame you. I felt the same way when I...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Healthier Holiday Gobbles, Part 1
Filled with iron, folate and potassium, these stuffed mushrooms are the perfect balance of healthy decadence.Check out these Thanksgiving recipes that combine favorite preparations and ingredients with...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Healthier Holiday Gobbles, Part 2
Purple and red potatoes are high in antioxidants, and squash is filled with vitamins A, K, C and B6. Thanksgiving recipes that combine favorite preparations and ingredients with some healthier...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Healthier Holiday Gobbles, Part 3
High in protein, vitamins B6 and B3, selenium and zinc, turkey can be enjoyed low-cal with these rules: Eat skinless breast meat moistened with stock or cider.Thanksgiving recipes that combine favorite...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Pumpkin Muffins
Photo: Scott Draper Tasty tips for flesh-to-seed enjoyment. Written by: Sabrina Grotewold Pumpkins provide a cornucopia of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber and complex carbohydrates endurance athletes...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Immunity-Boosting Dinner
This red-pepper recipe can help you fend off illness this winter. It’s hard to avoid catching a cold or other illness this time of year, but increasing your intake of vitamins C and B complex as well...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: The Protein All Runners Need
This tasty recipe is great for post-run recovery! Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse for everyone, but it’s particularly powerful for runners. Great for post-run recovery and easing inflammation,...
View ArticleKitchen MacGyver: Apple Spice Bread
Learn how to create a delicious baked good without the use of butter, oil or eggs. Previously, we tried banana pumpkin muffins, which came out surprisingly moist and slightly sweet. The tender crumb...
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