by Melissa Boufounos | Nov 2, 2017 | Drinks, Health
Turmeric is a rhizome that grows under the ground like ginger. It has a rich, bright orange color and is used in many foods. Originally used in Southeast Asia, it’s a vital component for traditional curries. You can find dried powdered turmeric in the spice aisle of...
by Melissa Boufounos | Jul 20, 2017 | Drinks, Recipes
I hurt my knee at Dead End Race Apocalypse on the weekend. I haven’t had it looked at for an official diagnosis yet, and to be quite honest, I’m a little scared to. I’ve had knee injuries in the past and they have never swollen like my knee is now. I...
by Melissa Boufounos | Apr 18, 2017 | Drinks, Nutrition
Food Intolerances Can Affect You in so Many Ways And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you have...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 2, 2017 | Drinks, Nutrition
Turmeric has some pretty amazing health benefits, one being that it is anti-inflammatory, which is perfect for us OCR athletes who are always beating up our bodies. Turmeric is also a staple for avoiding illness and keeping your immune system strong this time of year....
by Melissa Boufounos | Oct 11, 2016 | Drinks, Recipes
After a workout, it is important to eat a meal within two hours to replenish energy stores, to increase muscle size and/or muscle quality and to repair any damage caused by the workout. Depending on what you ate before your workout, and how close to your workout you...
by Melissa Boufounos | Jun 15, 2016 | Drinks, Nutrition, Recipes
Hot chocolate is one of my favourite drinks – especially when it’s loaded with foods known to benefit athletic performance. Playing around in my kitchen today I made this delicious athlete recovery hot chocolate and just had to share it with you, along...
