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Hi Theresa & the gang at Genki Bar: I would like to thank you for the donation of the Genki Bars, which were included in the race packages given to the participants of See Jane Tri for the Cure. The … Continue reading

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Lentils are only available dried. They are not used fresh. When selecting lentils, ensure that they are dry, firm, clean, and unshriveled. The color of lentils you choose will depend on your usage, but in general, the color should be fairly … Continue reading

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The high protein content in lentils makes them an excellent meat substitute. They are delicious to cook and are cheap to buy, making them adoringly nicknamed the “poor-man’s protein”. Here’s just a few tips when cooking them: Lentils need no … Continue reading

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I have raced twice since I have last updated.  I raced on June 17th at the Leamington Sprint Triathlon.  I felt it went really well with a good swim/bike and a okay run.  I ended up beating my time of … Continue reading

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The nutritional needs of an active individual differ from those of the average population.  During activity, essential electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, as well as nutrients such as carbohydrates are lost in our sweat.  After a training session, it … Continue reading

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For endurance activities lasting longer than 1 hour in duration, carbohydrates are the primary fuel needed to help sustain physical exertion by maintaining blood glucose levels.  As a result, ingesting carbohydrates during these long bouts of activity are essential to … Continue reading

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We are SO PROUD of Travis Zajac (trains with Genki Bar!). Read the article below: NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Most of the talk about the New Jersey Devils and their run to the Stanley Cup finals against the Los Angeles Kings has … Continue reading

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Just like a vehicle, your body needs to be properly fueled in order to run efficiently.  According to Williams (1999), any meal consumed before physical activity should aim to: Allow for the stomach to be relatively empty at the start … Continue reading

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Muscular strength is defined as your muscle’s ability to generate force1.  Resistance exercise such as lifting weights offers a number of health benefits including increased muscular strength, increased bone density, increased metabolism, improved body composition with reduced fat mass and … Continue reading

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