With a new year often comes a renewed focus on health and nutrition. Despite what the latest fad diet or supplement company would have you think, there is no magic bullet. Instead of setting overly ambitious, and ultimately unrealistic, resolutions, commit to building healthy, sustainable habits. In this article, originally published in the January 2022 edition of Atlanta Track Club Wingfoot magazine, I share 3 nutrition changes to optimize, and sustain, your health and athletic performance.

The start of fall means the end of summer produce favorites, such as tomatoes and peaches. But there are plenty of delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables in season now. This article, originally published in the October 2021 edition of Atlanta Track Club’s member magazine, Wingfoot, covers the health benefits of fall produce and ways to enjoy them, and features 4 simple, seasonal recipes.

We often hear "fresh is best" when it comes to fruits and vegetables, but during the Covid-19 epidemic many of us, with good reason, stocked up on longer lasting versions of produce such as frozen, canned and dried. In this article, originally published in the July 2020 edition of Atlanta Track Club’s magazine, Wingfoot (pages 26-27) I explore why it is beneficial for runners and walkers to incorporate various forms of produce into their diets year round.

Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet – no matter what form they are consumed. But eating locally grown, fresh produce in season offers additional benefits. In this article, originally published in the August 2020 edition of Atlanta Track Club’s member magazine, Wingfoot (page 22-23) I explore the wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables available in Georgia during the summer months, highlight their nutritional benefits, and share ideas for preparing and enjoying them.