Nutrition

Laird Superfood Creamers: Surprisingly Good I didn’t want to like these. When Laird Hamilton and his wife Gabby Reese began marketing these coffee additives, I thought it was kinda gimmicky. And, I have not added cream to my coffee in years. I fancied myself a...

The Holiday Season.  That time when we are tempted to eat too much, maybe of the wrong things, or demands on our time interfere with our training goals.  If you start to see an affect on your training, or nutrition, Amy Beausang has some...

Are you a moderator or an abstainer? Amy Beausang examines how discovering that personality trait can be a key to making sure your nutrition is dialed in as an athlete in her blog post "Why Eating in Moderation Might not Work for You." "I have...

If you've already started looking ahead to the next paddle season or you just want to kickstart your workout strategy, Amy Beausang makes a good argument regarding motivation.  Think about focusing on the immediate benefits, not necessarily those long-term goals. "Reframe your thinking around exercise....

Aches and pains still annoying you after a full summer of paddling or racing? More and more research is pointing to inflammation as the culprit. Amy Beausang offers some great suggestions for reducing inflammation in her blog post Five Healthy Ways to Quash Inflammation. In a...

We've been hearing lots of reports from Chattajackers who either got sick soon after completing the epic Hellwinder down the Tennessee River a week ago, or who are now starting to feeling puny. So, with the caveat that we are not medical professionals here...

No, really it is.  That's not just its name.  After stumbling onto this organic, natural protein bar, I don't think I will ever go back to any of the others I have tried in the past. Thing is, I am one of those folks who...

I don't think I've watched a movie that's made me want to go out and buy camp food for dinner until I watched this. After seeing Jules and Louanne (SUPerGirls) come through Wrightsville Beach, NC on their expedition from NY to Key West, FL, I...

  There are 4 CLIF Organic Energy Food flavors, 2 sweet and 2 savory. Sweet: Banana Mango w/ Coconut and Banana Beet w/Ginger Savory: Sweet Potato w/ Sea Salt and Pizza Margherita Yes, they look like baby food. Yes, they taste sort of like baby food. BUT, they are made for adults, for endurance training...

  When you want to solve a problem in SUP, look to other  sports. They've most likely solved or have a solution that can be adapted. In this case, race performance and the use of caffeine. We've seen it in gels (GU), pre-race and race...

First of all I want to start with a disclaimer. I am not a nutritionist, I don’t have a food blog, I have never appeared on Chopped (although I am working on that) and I am certainly not a know it all. I wrote...

The short review: I liked it. A lot. Felt great through my workout and a race. I felt the BOOST! Figuring out when to drink it is crucial for races.  What's in it? What I liked It was easy on my stomach which is usually sensitive to these...

This is a repost of Strongrabbit, a.k.a Mrs. Mullet, a.k.a DJ BombBiscuit with part two of her "What to eat before/during/after workout" series. Read part one: Pre-Workout Fuel here. ----- Yes, I am the not-so-shining example for this week’s fueling lesson. I felt it only fair since...

This is from Amy Beausang, a.k.a. Strongrabbit, is Mrs. Mullet, mother to Baby Mullet (Stella), cousin of Cousin Mullet (not literally, but in practice), and a Doctor of Pharmacy, certified nutritionist, certified personal trainer, and all-around awesome person. Basically, she's super qualified to help...

I LOVE my Vitamix. (Thank you Tom and Katrina). We use it almost every day, sometimes twice a day. This is a great infographic on creating smoothies from URRAW. And you don't need a Vitamix. It helps. Save for one. The Magic Bullets are great....

This is a repost of a topic we've been talking a lot about: Why to buy organic produce. After our trip to Oregon and our exposure to some of the freshest, most amazing produce I've ever seen, I thought it would be a great...

I was looking for something to hold me over between meals, something to stick in a pocket when I went paddling. Somethign small, but satisfying and something healthy. Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites nailed it.  They are over 50% whole pistachios. Pistachios have less calories...

Ah, Thanksgiving—the time to gather with family and loved ones, reflect on our blessings, watch football, and of course, partake of the season’s yummy goodness. I see Thanksgiving as the official kick-off to the holiday season. Pretty much from now until January 1, there will...

Hi Mullets! It’s that time again! Time for real food recipes and health news & tips from around the web. AND a tune rec, of course. So, grab a chicken, sit up straight, and read on. Cook The Best Whole Chicken In a Crock Pot >> Doesn’t...

Hi Mullet Readers! We’ve already made it over the mid-month hump, and I’ve found myself inspired to start a new monthly StrongRabbit feature on the Mullet. I am a nutrition and health news hound—so why not have me do the legwork to find the latest...

Ever find yourself starving but settling for some less-than-nutritious food product that you hastily grab to avoid blacking out from hypoglycemia in your hurry to get to work / school / meeting / kids event / all of the above? Ever find yourself in...

Why an “in-flight” upgrade may help.  Happy October Mulletheads! Last week, we introduced six basic principles of clean eating that I believe anyone—regardless of food philosophy—can incorporate into their daily lifestyle. Soooo, all this focus on clean eating go me to thinking: if we strive to eat...

If you are a regular reader of the Mullet, I’m guessing you are at least slightly interested (i.e., addicted) to SUP. Last Friday, I went on my first paddle in years (a shout out to Patty aka “SUP Girl”--whose patience and chill vibe and awesome...

This week I’m sharing four websites that will help you live healthier, and I’m betting you’ll be adding these to your fave bookmarks. What’s your go-to site for healthy living? Share with me, please! www.thekitchn.com. Who’s it for? The Kitchn is a great basic resource...

When I think of my favorite activities, cooking has never made the list. However, over the last few weeks, my free-lance work as a medical consultant has been a bit sluggish. This mandated some serious tightening of our dining out / take-out budget, and...