Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

  What's your favorite comfort food? My favorite are pancakes. My dad loved pancakes and I think of him every time I make a homemade batch. I also LOOOVE any type of warm bread - banana bread, zucchini bread, cinnamon rolls.....yum! There's nothing wrong with loving comfort food. A comfort food is something that makes you feel good - it brings you comfort. Comfort foods have a strong psychological link - reducing loneliness, improving mood and possibly connecting you with childhood memories. Interestingly, comfort foods aren't connected only to emotions. For many, comfort foods are consumed because you feel you deserve a treat. Or, perhaps it's because you survived a long day or accomplished a physical feat. Maybe it's because you are celebrating a special occasion or having fun with friends. And sometimes comfort foods are turned to out of habit - without any rhyme or reason.   Sadly, comfort foods don't always bring positive emotions - sometimes they bring gre...

Peanut Butter Protein Balls Featured in  Essential Sports Nutrition Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free Yield: ~30 balls [1 ball = 1 serving] / Prep Time: ~ 20 minutes These no-bake peanut butter energy bites make for a perfect energy-boosting treat when you are exercising, traveling, at the office or in school - they are easy to wrap and bring with you. Super easy to assemble, they offer a satiating combination of protein, carbs and fat, which is the perfect fuel during low intensity exercise or when you need to re-charge during a busy work day. Although most kids don’t need to supplement with protein powder, parents shouldn’t be worried about making these protein balls for young athletes/kids as they are a great fuel source to maintain energy levels during training and games, and a much healthier alternative to heavily sweetened, processed snacks. Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats, dry (gluten free if needed) ¼ cup chia seeds 1 teaspoon of cinnamon ...