Good ol' Spaghetti + Meat Sauce
Good ol' Spaghetti + Meat Sauce

The perfect week-night dinner. If you keep a few staples in your pantry and freezer, like whole grain pasta, canned tomatoes, and ground beef, this recipe requires very little planning or shopping. It is also a great post-workout recovery meal with a ~3:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein.

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Sport + Hydration
Sport + Hydration

When you sweat, your body loses water and electrolytes (mainly sodium) that need to be replaced in order to replenish blood volume and prevent dehydration. Learn about what types of fluid are best for sport and how much to drink before, during and after activity.

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Sport NutritionKirsten Oilundjasper, nutrition, counselling, sport nutrition, sport, fitness, hydration, hinton, running, hiking, electrolytes, salt, sodium, registered dietitian, dietitian, RD, nutritionistComment
Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Lemon-Tahini Dressing

This lemon-tahini dressing is one of THE most versatile toppings known to foodies. I came across it in The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out by Angela Liddon. Typically served cold as a salad dressing, it can also be used in warm dishes like stir-frys or drizzled on roasted vegetable medleys and whole grain one-pot concoctions.

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