Gluten-free for performance

In recent months I've experienced some parts of the gluten-free diet, mainly by eating brown rice pasta. Those who suffer from stomach problems often turn to such a diet. I've recently read it can help athletes as documented in this recent Men's Journal article. One top pro cyclist had this to say:

“I was pleasantly surprised,” says Christian Vande Velde, Garmin-Transitions’s team leader, who was the first member of the team to experiment with going wheat-free during the racing season. “I just had all-around better digestion, and digestion is the biggest thing in utilizing the energy I consume.”

Eat your veggies

One of the tastiest ways to eat vegetables is to roast them in oven.

Preheat to 425 degrees. Get a nice assortment of your favorites. We did asparagus, red pepper and zucchini. Coat with olive oil, add salt and let it go for ten minutes. Check them and turn them. Cook until nicely browned and carmelized.

Enjoy the flavors.

Find some sort of spirituality

While I'm never going to tell you how to pray, I've found that having some sort of ritual where you devote yourself to focusing your mind on reflecting on why we are here on earth is a very healthy practice. Going to church on Sunday morning has really made me feel better mentally. Afterwards I feel more focused on what is really important in life.