Crunchy Food Truck Fish Tacos

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Crunchy Food Truck Fish Tacos

Ok, don’t laugh. Because when I first tried these I thought NO WAY. But honestly, these crunchy fish tacos rival those of any food truck and are actually pretty healthy and super easy to make. The secret ingredient? Trader Joe’s fish sticks. Yup. Fish sticks. All you have to do is bake these little suckers in the oven and place two inside of corn tortilla with your favorite toppings (I keep it simple with lettuce for texture, a little Mexican blend cheese, salsa and low fat sour cream). You can also try shredded cabbage, avocado/guac, hot sauce, etc. Have fun with it!

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Mindfulness 101: Unlock the Scientifically Proven Benefits of Being Present

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Mindfulness 101: Unlock the Scientifically Proven Benefits of Being Present

"Mindfulness" is a buzz word we're hearing a lot about these days. But what is mindfulness and how can it help your body, your energy level, your productivity and your overall health and happiness? And is mindfulness the same thing as meditation? I train a lot of successful, stressed out, busy professionals. And when I first bring up the idea of a “mindfulness practice” most of them scoff. “I’m too busy to think about that.” I’ll tell you what I tell them: “Frankly, you’re too busy NOT to.”

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What Should I Eat Before and After a Workout?

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What Should I Eat Before and After a Workout?

I get this question a lot. I get it from clients. I get it from friends. I even get it from the coolest fit-tech companies in the world! And it's a GREAT question. How we fuel our bodies affects our performance in the gym, our recovery (and results) from a workout and even the microscopic cells that make us what we are. Food is important. If what you're doing is working for you and you just want to maintain, cool. Keep doing what you're doing. But if you want to change consider changing you're pre- and post-workout nutrition first.

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