Minneapolis Taste Buds

Need recipes and a game plan for the school year?⁣ ⁣ During back-to-school season, getting kids fed and out the door, with a healthy lunch in hand can add lots of extra stress.⁣ ⁣ Over the summer I packed lunches for our daughter.⁣ Getting her involved in the decision making, shopping, and prepping helped.⁣ ⁣ If she didn't like something, I tried to figure out whether it was the actual food, the texture, or the seasoning. She might not love broccoli plain, but with olive oil, salt and pepper, she loves it. ⁣ I also went into summer armed with new knowledge and resources.⁣ I found a great plan that helped us make healthy changes to all of our meals.⁣ ⁣ We have access to lots of simple recipes - both online and in a beautiful cookbook.⁣ The program also has 75 healthy lunch ideas for kids.⁣ ⁣ When we cook, we get to decide what's going into our kids' bodies.⁣ ⁣ Getting organized and being intentional will help you:⁣ * Feed your kids (and yourself) foods you ...

I know how to workout. I just don't know what to do in the kitchen. Sound familiar? I've exercised since little kid sports, and Jane Fonda on VHS. I've been running marathons since 2008. I've loved lifting weights since high school, and got into yoga 15 years ago. Nutrition? That's another story. My dad owned a restaurant, and he and my mom were both great cooks. My sister is a chef. It's in our blood to like good food. I've always loved learning about food, and trying new recipes. I cut out most processed foods years ago. In 2015, I learned which foods I was sensitive to and were wreaking havoc on my gut and skin. I worked hard to heal and feel better. Despite all of this, I still fumbled in the kitchen. How do I fuel my workouts? How do I eat to have energy all day? What do I eat so I'm not cranky when I pick my daughter up? What can I do about cravings? Am I eating enough veggies? How the heck can I have a full-time job, workout, start a c...

Yesterday’s long run was 4 miles as I keep easing upwards for a 10K next month. It felt great to hit my favorite trail along the river. I hadn’t added hills yet, so I sprinkled in a few little guys. It was sunny and around 33 with a hefty spring wind. I fueled up with protein, carbs, greens and healthy fat. A year ago, I had 13 miles, it was 15 degrees, icy, and windy. I likely ate half a bagel with some peanut butter. With the exception of long run days, I rarely ate before a run and wondered why I felt drained. I didn’t understand how to eat for performance. Now I get it. Exercise is only part of the equation. As a friend recently said, “You can’t outrun the fork!” I’ve learned a lot this past year, and over the next 6 weeks I’m doing a deep dive into nutrition. I’m learning how to eat to fuel body and mind. It’s a simple approach with real food. I have 3 spots left in my nutrition cleanup group . Sign up by April 14. If this speaks to you, fill out this form: Name ...

I'm gearing up to tackle something that pretty much everyone I talk to struggles with. Nutrition. Most people are confused about what to eat. Most are kind of winging it in the kitchen. Some are exercising for the first time or getting back at it, so it all feels overwhelming. Some are athletes who've got the exercise thing down. Where they struggle is how to fuel their bodies to perform. A lot of us need a game plan, and could use some help. That’s where I come in. I'm signed up and ready to become an Ultimate Portion Fix Master Nutrition Coach. This is where I got my start last summer, with timed-nutrition. It takes the guesswork and emotions out of eating. It was a game changer for me. I generally ate healthy foods. I'd had a food sensitivity test and knew what didn't work well with my body. What I didn't know was when to eat, and how much. I also didn't know how to meal prep to make it simple, so it didn't become a barrier. Timed-nut...