Derby in the Kitchen Archives | https://rollerderbyathletics.com/category/derby-in-the-kitchen/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:06:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 https://i0.wp.com/rollerderbyathletics.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-RDA-logo-square-512-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Derby in the Kitchen Archives | https://rollerderbyathletics.com/category/derby-in-the-kitchen/ 32 32 41369847 Breakfast, fast! https://rollerderbyathletics.com/breakfast-fast/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/breakfast-fast/#respond Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:43:59 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=57489 If you’re looking for a fast and healthy breakfast option, smoothies are a great choice. You can easily customize them to include whatever ingredients you like, or exclude any foods you may be allergic to. This flexibility makes them perfect for any taste. Plus, they’re packed with nutrients and antioxidants, which can help boost your […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/breakfast-fast/feed/ 0 57489 Meal Prep for Tournaments https://rollerderbyathletics.com/meal-prep-for-tournaments/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/meal-prep-for-tournaments/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 03:18:22 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=56990 Word on the street is that there are some fun roller derby tournaments right around the corner, so I am here to talk about one of my favorite things: meal prepping! It sounds so daunting, doesn’t it? I’m here to reassure you that it doesn’t have to be! Whether you have access to a tiny […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/meal-prep-for-tournaments/feed/ 0 56990 Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your Food? https://rollerderbyathletics.com/get-the-most-out-of-your-food/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/get-the-most-out-of-your-food/#respond Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:18:25 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=56281 By Contajen As we strive to lead a healthy lifestyle, we want to make sure we are getting the most out of our nutrition. QUINOA While the debate of the ability to eat quinoa raw is ongoing, it is suggested to rinse this pseudo-grain thoroughly (as it may be cross-contaminated or have pesticide residue).  If […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/get-the-most-out-of-your-food/feed/ 0 56281 Dinner: Fuel Smarter, not harder https://rollerderbyathletics.com/smarter-dinner/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/smarter-dinner/#respond Sun, 07 Nov 2021 06:44:12 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=56113 Let’s end the day with a bang! You’ve made it through breakfast and lunch, and had plenty of snacks to keep you fueled like the champion you are. Now it’s time to finish strong to get you through the night without waking up absolutely starving (we’ve been there). One of the biggest questions that we […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/smarter-dinner/feed/ 0 56113 How Can I Maintain My Energy Levels? https://rollerderbyathletics.com/maintain-my-energy-levels/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/maintain-my-energy-levels/#respond Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:32:49 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=56030 Get Ready! We’re about to fuel up and roll out! Lunch and snacks help you continue to roll steady throughout the day by maintaining your energy levels and keeping that metabolism going. Be sure that the meal choices you are making are packing a punch: you need macronutrients! Your Three New Best Friends: Protein, Carbohydrates, […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/maintain-my-energy-levels/feed/ 0 56030 Rise & Shine: Build a Better Breakfast https://rollerderbyathletics.com/build-a-better-breakfast/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/build-a-better-breakfast/#respond Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:05:59 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=56035 Breakfast is regarded by many as the most important meal of the day. After all, it is the time where you set yourself up for success, regarding the amount of energy you will have for that day. There is no “one-size-fits-all” in nutrition. We all have different nutritional needs, tolerances, preferences and goals. For our […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/build-a-better-breakfast/feed/ 0 56035 What do I eat? An easy nutrition strategy https://rollerderbyathletics.com/what-do-i-eat-an-easy-nutrition-strategy/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/what-do-i-eat-an-easy-nutrition-strategy/#respond Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:38:00 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=54742 Photo credit: Louis Hansel Ask 10 people for the optimal diet and you’ll get 10 different answers. There’s really no one-size-fits-all nutrition solution, but if you need help getting started, we put together some general guidelines to follow. 1. Stay on the outside of the grocery store and avoid food with labels On the outside […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/what-do-i-eat-an-easy-nutrition-strategy/feed/ 0 54742 Season’s Eatings: Habit Strategies To Navigate The Holidays https://rollerderbyathletics.com/seasons-eatings/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/seasons-eatings/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:42:00 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=54360 Chestnuts roasting on the fire log channel. Families are gathered around different screens. The holidays are looking different this year, no question. Here are some habit strategies to help you through the holidays and on through the pandemic. Give Yourself a Break Every 50 – 60 minutes of sitting, stand up and give a stretch. […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/seasons-eatings/feed/ 2 54360 Essential Needs: Grocery Shopping In a Pandemic https://rollerderbyathletics.com/grocery-shopping-in-a-pandemic/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/grocery-shopping-in-a-pandemic/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2020 03:03:30 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=54178   By Contajen Growing up, we have ingrained in us the grocery “staples” as milk, eggs, bread and butter. I would like to make an essential grocery list so you are able to eat well with healthy options and make less trips to the grocery store.   Lentils/Legumes Lentils are a complete food with proteins, carbohydrates […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/grocery-shopping-in-a-pandemic/feed/ 2 54178 How to have a Healthy Gut https://rollerderbyathletics.com/how-to-have-a-healthy-gut/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/how-to-have-a-healthy-gut/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 18:04:00 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=54514 You have more bacteria in your body than you have cells, and scientists are now learning that the bacteria in your gut are responsible not just for helping digest food, but for many aspects of your health. Ideally, you want a healthy population of “good” bacteria in your gut, because they help keep the “bad” […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/how-to-have-a-healthy-gut/feed/ 0 54514 Pre-workout nutrition: what to eat before you exercise https://rollerderbyathletics.com/what-to-eat-before-you-exercise/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/what-to-eat-before-you-exercise/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:34:00 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=54570 Photo credit: David Fedulov Fueling correctly before your workout will help you perform better and recover quickly. Ideally, you want to have energy during the workout without feeling too full. Here’s how to achieve that ideal balance, whether you workout first thing in the morning, mid-day, or in the evening. If you have time: eat […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/what-to-eat-before-you-exercise/feed/ 0 54570 How to Become Sugar Savvy https://rollerderbyathletics.com/become-sugar-savvy/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/become-sugar-savvy/#respond Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:42:00 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=54321 If you’re having trouble meeting your nutrition, weight loss, or fitness goals — or just generally feeling tired and run down — you could be eating too much sugar. When we talk about sugar, most people think ice cream, cookies, or soda, but sugar lurks everywhere in processed, packaged food. Just because a product is […]

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