In collaboration with clinical dietician and nutritionist, Alicia Romano, the team at America's Test Kitchen developed, The Everyday Athlete Cookbook - 165 Recipes to boost energy, performance, and recovery for the "everyday athlete." The first 30 pages tries to educate the reader on what to eat, when to eat, and how...
LivBar Review
I'm always in the market for a new protein bar that is natural and tastes good. So, when the staff at LivBar reached out to see if I would be interested in testing their product, I said, "sure thing." The LivBar is an interesting product. It's not a protein bar...
Sugar Naked Cookie Review
A protein cookie??? I always thought that was an oxymoron. BUT, apparently, it's not! I was sent a box of Sugar Naked Cookies for review on this blog and if I didn't think they were great, I would have tossed them out. Instead, they sit on my counter waiting patiently...
Are Supplements Worth it?
Craig Dinkel is a sprint freestyle and fly swimmer. He trained and competed for years on a world-class level. He was coached by two different Olympic coaches as well as the second-winningest swim coach in NCAA history in all divisions. Today, he focuses more on endurance sports and created a...
PRTCL Nutrition/Hydration Review
When new companies launch, I get excited. I guess it's the entrepreneur in me. In any event, PRTCL reached out to me about their new company. They have a variety of hydration products. The owner sent me a variety of samples ranging from whey protein to repair. PRTCL PRTCL stands...
Gut Health: How to boost your gut health
The way we live our everyday lives can significantly impact our bodies digestive system, and feeling the slightest bit of abdominal pain, cramps or acid reflux may mean it's time to make a few lifestyle changes. More than 40% of the population worldwide suffer from symptoms not related to diagnosable...
Pillar Performance Australia
Pillar Performance, an Australian company, sent me a box filled with supplements. It was beautifully presented and the bottles in which they came, were glass. The company sent me three products to review - Triple Magnesium, Motion Armour Joint Longevity, and Ultra B Active Peak Performance. They also gave me...
Strike Tropical Performance Accelerator
You know when you get so tired on some days and you just need a little pick me up? That's where Strike Topical Performance Accelerator comes in. Strike actually reminds me of Red Bull but has a very different taste. The company, which is headquartered in Los Angeles, reached out...
Win Best Supplements for Endurance Athletes
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about BioTropiclabs.com. I told you that I was feeling very tired before some of the long swims I had and needed something to keep me going. BioTropiclabs.com is a company that was conceived by a swimmer who developed his own supplements. After finding...
The Right Stuff Hydration Adds New Flavor
The Right Stuff Hydration is a NASA-developed, blend of electrolytes without sugar that goes rapidly into your bloodstream. It protects you from dehydration symptoms. The group recently introduced a new flavor to their mix, which currently includes: Berry Blend, Cherry Lime, Grape, Lemon Lime, Orange Tangerine, Peach Mango, Strawberry-Kiwi, and...