Many athletes don’t fully understand the importance and value of proper nutrition while training and racing. Even those who do “get it,” don’t always have the most effective plan in place (for them). However, those that have their nutrition plan 100% dialed in, perform significantly better and recover faster.

To be clear: I am specifically talking about what an athlete consumes immediately before, during and after a race or training session.

It doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, it should be as simple as possible so that it becomes thoughtless and easy to execute. Below I will provide 2 TIPS and a high level outline to help get you on track.

Stews can take hours, if not all day to make, but a simple trick can cut down the time it takes and still deliver an impactful flavor.  What is that trick?  Keep reading to find out.

The filling consists of chopped tomatoes, chopped crimini mushrooms, chopped sweet onions, chopped eggplant, chopped roasted garlic, crumbled tempeh and seasoned with julienned basil and dried oregano.

When it’s cold outside, there is nothing better then a power packed homemade soup. Last week we made a White Bean & Kale Soup with split peas, carrots, onion, garlic & seasoning.

If this doesn’t sound really good to you, don’t knock it before you try it.

It is DELICIOUS!

Nearly all of the ingredients are organic and it’s pack with tons of nutrition. Did I mention is was delicious?!?! Below I’ll guide you through making this POWER PACKED SOUP. Enjoy!