by Julie Thenell | Feb 29, 2016 | Nutrition
OMGoodness! Who would have thought spiraling vegetables would be so much fun. Not only is it a great way to get more vegetables in your diet…think vital nutrients and fiber, spiraled vegetables cook quickly and add plate appeal. I may be late to the...
by Julie Thenell | Feb 4, 2016 | Nutrition
Water…it’s essential for life. Did you know that your body contains up to 75% water by weight and your brain even more? Among its many functions, water feeds cells, helps physical and mental performance, controls temperature, and aids digestion. Sure coffee and hot...
by Julie Thenell | Jan 20, 2016 | Resilience
My running partner and I meet once a week for a long run. Rain, shine, wind, cold. The commitment to meet each week runs deep. Sure, on occasion we miss our weekly get-together because of travel, illness, injury or family obligations. But unless it’s big, little keeps...
by Julie Thenell | Nov 23, 2015 | Nutrition
The holiday season is here. For the next six weeks, I know my schedule will get pretty hectic. I enjoy the anticipation of the season…celebrating with family and friends, meal preparation, holiday decorations, walks, and runs in crisp snow, providing extra support to...
by Julie Thenell | Nov 3, 2015 | Nutrition
It’s bound to happen this season. You come in contact with someone who is coughing and sneezing or you touch surfaces that harbor all sorts of cold pathogens. Next thing you know, you are sneezing and congested, your throat is sore, and you have a runny nose. It...