Pump Up the Iron

By: Laura Burk MPH, RDN, LDN, personal trainer ELB Consulting, INC www.elb-consulting.com Running is tough on the body mentally, physically, and emotionally.  Our bodies need to be in tip top shape for us to run longer miles or faster times.  Nutrient deficiencies are very common among runners especially iron. Iron is a trace element in the body that is involved …

Lettuce Cups with Tofu and Beef

Ingredients 1 tablespoons bottled chili-garlic sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sherry or Chinese cooking wine 8 ounces extra-firm tofu 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger 4 scallions, greens trimmed and reserved, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup each greens and whites …

Salmon with a Lemon Twist

• 4 skinless salmon fillets, about 1 ¼ pounds • pinch of salt • pinch of black pepper • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning • 1 Tablespoon grape seed oil • ½ lemon, juiced 1. Lay salmon onto a flat surface and season each side generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. 2. Heat a large, nonstick sauté pan over medium/high …

Energy Balls

My Personal favorite recipe from www. paleomg.com Ingredients • 1 cup almond butter (or other nut butter) • 1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut • 8-10 dried black figs, stems removed • 1/2 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chip (minis) or dark chocolate chips • 1/4 cup flax seed meal • 4 tablespoons raw honey • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • …