“I’m not even going to look,” I thought while spearing a mound of noodles and scooping them straight into my mouth. The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) I was wearing on my arm would tell me the story of how the sweet starchy carbs sent my blood sugar on a wild ride later. For now, I … Read more
I know the 2020 LA Marathon wasn’t going to go well for me after the first 5K. I was battling an upper respiratory infection that showed up the week of the race, and on top of that, I was experiencing the kind of fatigue and pessimism most runners associate with miles 20-plus. Unfortunately, this wasn’t … Read more
People go crazy for avocados. Blame the creaminess they add to dishes, how they serve up healthy fats, or just a good marketing campaign, but demand continues to climb for these small green fruits. In fact, consumption of avocados tripled from 2001 to 2018, according to the USDA Economic Research Service. That’s not a bad … Read more
Microgreens are having a moment in the health and fitness world. You might find several stands popping up at your local farmers market or a variety of microgreens sandwiched between the sprouts and mushrooms at the grocery store. Grow-your-own-microgreen kits are gaining in popularity, too, suggesting these tiny plants could add the nutrition and flavor … Read more