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One meal a day (OMAD) diet, intermittent fasting, and belly fat foods

One meal a day (OMAD) diet, intermittent fasting, and belly fat foods

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-10-17T08:01:29-06:00October 17th, 2019|

One meal a day (OMAD) diet, intermittent fasting, and belly fat foods. In this episode we revisit the one meal a day, OMAD, diet. Why it could be good and when it can be dangerous. Disease, diabetes, and medications are are all affected by intermittent fasting. Do it wrong bad things happen. Collaborate with doctors, pharmacists, and dietitians then you have a shot at being safe. Also, what foods help burn belly fat. This topic is a personal favorite. Because spoiler alert none of them have a fat burning effect, especially spot fat loss like in the belly. It's garbage click bait, but if you watch this video you'll find out what habits are important to improving your health. The BodyFuel VLOG/PODCAST all things nutrition and sports performance with registered dietitian, triathlon coach and certified executive chef. Product reviews, training and recovery, nutrition, hydration, supplements. Be bigger, stronger, leaner, faster, and just plain healthier. Just getting started? That's ok. We're here to help change lives at all levels. www.bodyfuelspn.com

Yogurt, Avocado, Lentil, Cumin Salad

Yogurt, Avocado, Lentil, Cumin Salad

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-10-12T11:57:24-06:00October 12th, 2019|

Yogurt, Avocado, Lentil, Cumin Salad Recipe. A lot of plants and a little dairy = good nutrition. Plant based doesn't mean not eating powerful ingredients like dairy. Check out this easy stack salad [...]

Creamy chicken noodle soup is simple, loaded with veggies, and perfect from a chef’s perspective.

Creamy chicken noodle soup is simple, loaded with veggies, and perfect from a chef’s perspective.

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-10-04T09:39:24-06:00October 4th, 2019|

Who doesn't love a good soup? This recipe from EATINGWELL.COM for creamy chicken noodle soup is simple, loaded with veggies, and perfect from a chef's perspective. I'm looking forward to making it for [...]

Are milk alternatives better for you or the environment?

Are milk alternatives better for you or the environment?

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-10-01T14:31:47-06:00October 1st, 2019|

Are milk alternatives really better for you or the environment? Let me start with story. At one point in my life I sold foam food containers. It was the equivalent of selling plutonium [...]

Milk and Sippy cups were part of baby diets thousands of years ago

Milk and Sippy cups were part of baby diets thousands of years ago

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-09-26T16:22:57-06:00September 26th, 2019|

Milk and sippy cups were part of baby's diets thousands of years ago. The original sippy cup design is genius and it just goes to show that both the sippy cup and milk [...]

Do you know how to jicama

Do you know how to jicama

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-08-25T14:26:59-06:00August 25th, 2019|

Adding a new vegetable to my diet! Well, I am actually adding the jicama back into my diet. It's something I quit buying for several months and it's been truly missed. [...]

You can save almost any herb in three simple steps

You can save almost any herb in three simple steps

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-07-14T13:41:14-06:00July 14th, 2019|

If you have a microwave and three minutes of time you can save almost any herb in three simple steps.

Two weight and lifestyle myths that will hold you back

Two weight and lifestyle myths that will hold you back

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-07-03T13:24:11-06:00July 3rd, 2019|

Two weight loss and lifestyle myths that will hold you back and prevent success. More or hard are not always better and food restrictions sucks.

More fruits and veggies; find produce in a pinch.

More fruits and veggies; find produce in a pinch.

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-06-13T13:56:20-06:00June 13th, 2019|

Don’t look any further than your local grocery store for produce in a pinch.

Are you wearing the correct shoe size?

Are you wearing the correct shoe size?

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T17:18:37-06:00May 23rd, 2019|

A considerable amount of my foot pain and foot injuries have been caused by improper shoe sizing in my cycling, running, and every day wearables. Do you know how to properly size your foot?

Tequila Helps Weight Loss?

Tequila Helps Weight Loss?

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-28T12:00:46-06:00May 21st, 2019|

I hate being lied to and so should you: A few evenings ago, I ran across an article entitled: “Drinking Tequila Could Help You Lose Weight”. Pretty damn awesome right? So, I couldn’t [...]

Ketogenic Diet: Who Should and Who Shouldn’t

Ketogenic Diet: Who Should and Who Shouldn’t

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T17:17:07-06:00August 17th, 2017|

Bro science leaves out lots of important facts. Thinking about a ketogenic diet for performance, weight loss or a way to live? Watch first and make an informed decision.

EveryDay Chef – ChiPan Street Noodles

EveryDay Chef – ChiPan Street Noodles

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T09:27:32-06:00July 24th, 2017|

What are ChiPan street noodles? Like most recipe creations, this one came about because I couldn’t find the exact noodle I needed. My original goal was to make yakisoba for a private chef client. It’s a dish I learned to make while working at a private Japanese university. Vegetables, Bull Dog sauce and of course, a particular Japanese noodle.

Everyday Chef – Spicy Cucumbers

Everyday Chef – Spicy Cucumbers

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T09:36:24-06:00June 14th, 2017|

The poor cucumber. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride! This versatile veggie seems to always get stuck being put into a salad of some kind. Not this time! The cucumber takes center stage with this Asian-inspired spicy appetizer.

Every Day Chef – Raspberry Vinaigrette How To

Every Day Chef – Raspberry Vinaigrette How To

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T10:11:38-06:00May 22nd, 2017|

Using fresh or frozen berries to create dressings and vinaigrette's isn’t really a secret, but it’s certainly overlooked. In fact, using fruit as a vinaigrette base takes all the hard work out of making a dressing. Here’s how …

Every Day Chef – Carrot Halwa Dessert

Every Day Chef – Carrot Halwa Dessert

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T10:27:44-06:00March 14th, 2017|

I’ve been teaching culinary arts at a local college for almost 9 years. Each year a few enterprising students will look at leftover ingredients and challenge me to help them find a creative way to use them. It just so happens that in a culinary school there is never a shortage of carrots.

Super Active But Not Losing Weight?

Super Active But Not Losing Weight?

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T10:37:15-06:00January 26th, 2017|

Do you use MyFitnessPal religiously? Swim, bike, run, weight train or exercise all the time? Not losing fat or slimming down? It’s a pretty common occurrence so you aren’t alone and the solution is pretty simple.

Every Day Chef – Parsnip Fries

Every Day Chef – Parsnip Fries

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T10:44:27-06:00January 26th, 2017|

I sponsor a few local triathlon and cycling clubs here in Colorado. A member recently asked me what the heck you can do with parsnips. Baked parsnip fries of course!

Every Day Chef – Savory Argentinian sweet potato recipe

Every Day Chef – Savory Argentinian sweet potato recipe

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T10:54:30-06:00December 29th, 2016|

This month a South American influence is seen in my rendition of an Argentinian sweet potato recipe. This recipe is extremely easy and shows off some useful kitchen skills that can be reused often.

Every Day Chef – Protein Packed Grape Salad

Every Day Chef – Protein Packed Grape Salad

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T11:02:40-06:00October 19th, 2016|

On Thanksgiving my mother-in-law makes a grape salad (grapes in cream cheese, sour cream, and brown sugar). It's amazing, but I needed a healthy version...

Every Day Chef – Black Bean Brownie Bites

Every Day Chef – Black Bean Brownie Bites

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2019-05-23T09:19:44-06:00September 14th, 2016|

Everyday Chef – Tomato Mostarda

Everyday Chef – Tomato Mostarda

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2016-08-19T08:38:03-06:00August 19th, 2016|

EveryDay Chef – Deseeding Peppers & Tomatoes

EveryDay Chef – Deseeding Peppers & Tomatoes

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2016-07-22T13:24:01-06:00July 22nd, 2016|

Triathlon – Managing Foot Blisters

Triathlon – Managing Foot Blisters

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2016-06-22T13:28:12-06:00June 22nd, 2016|

I've run for many years and at various distances never having had a problem with blisters. This year something changed and I've been plagued with toe and forefoot blisters for the past 4 months. Training [...]

EveryDay Chef – Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

EveryDay Chef – Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2016-06-20T10:50:31-06:00June 20th, 2016|

EveryDay Chef – Beef Wrapped Aspragus +3 Essential Cooking Techniques

EveryDay Chef – Beef Wrapped Aspragus +3 Essential Cooking Techniques

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2016-05-17T09:00:27-06:00May 17th, 2016|

Beef Wrapped Asparagus +3 Essential Culinary Techniques

Quick Recovery Meal – BiproCheerio!

Quick Recovery Meal – BiproCheerio!

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2016-04-21T13:20:45-06:00April 21st, 2016|

Triathlon is expensive. So are most sports when you look at race fees and gear. So I look for simple, inexpensive, and easily duplicated, when building meals. Here's my new post-workout meal BiProCheerio Full size [...]

Protein Cheeri-NO.

Protein Cheeri-NO.

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2016-04-14T21:14:04-06:00April 14th, 2016|

So I tried these new Protein Cheerios. They taste pretty good and I’ve eaten a box a week for the past few months – which stops today. Being the RDN, CEC that I am, almost [...]

Super Active But Not Losing Weight

Super Active But Not Losing Weight

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2016-03-24T12:27:45-06:00March 24th, 2016|

Do you use MyFitnessPal religiously? Swim, bike, run, or exercise all the time? Not losing fat or slimming down? It’s a pretty common occurrence so you aren’t alone and the solution is pretty simple. Simple [...]

EveryDay Chef – Shredded Vegetable & Soba Noodle Salad

EveryDay Chef – Shredded Vegetable & Soba Noodle Salad

By Andrew Dole, MS, RDN, CSSD, CEC, USAT I|2016-03-18T13:01:46-06:00March 18th, 2016|