ADVENTURE

OFF TO THE ADVENTURE RACES adventure

by Michele Robert Poche

Do you want a new way to test your personal limits?

Are you open to exploring all kinds of different activities?

Want to take a unique natural adventure with your family or friends?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, adventure racing, also known as expedition racing, is perfect for you! Gaining popularity across the nation as the next big thing in fitness, adventure racing places a greater emphasis on team rather than individual achievement. It’s a great outlet for families and friends looking to take hold of their lives and get fit together.

WHAT IS ADVENTURE RACING?

One of the most appealing aspects of adventure racing is its flexibility. While there are some solo competitions available, most of the racing involves groups. Teams can vary from two to five people and include all ages and mixed gender. The races run from two hours to two weeks with distance ranging from 10 to 100 miles. Physical activities include everything from trekking, mountain biking and paddling to horseback riding, skiing and white water rafting.

WHERE TO FIND ADVENTURE RACES

To learn about adventure races, visit the United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) website at www.usara.com. Races are held year-round either locally, such as the Red River Gorge American Classic in Kentucky or regionally, like the The North American Adventure Racing Series. For the global racer, there is even The Adventure Racing World Series.

Whether you want to race a few hours or a few weeks, at a location 30 minutes away or across the globe, with your workout buddy or your entire family, you decide what works best for you. For more information about participating in a race or to coordinate your own event, visit usara.com.  “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

TURNING OFF BREAST CANCER A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO NUTRITION AND DETOXIFICATION IN PREVENTION AND HEALING (Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. 2015, paperback $17.99) By Daniella Chace, MS, CN

In her introduction to Turning Off Breast Cancer, medical nutrition therapist Daniella Chace explains, “Most cases of breast cancer result from changes caused by environmental and lifestyle factors. An imbalance in one area … can increase the risk of breast cancer, and a combination of two or more imbalances substantially increases risk.”

Turning Off Breast Cancer highlights foods to combat breast cancer, identifies genetic tests to identify cancer risk and presents guidelines for flushing out toxins. You will learn how to restore your health through diet, supplementation and detoxifications.

THE RAW FOOD NUTRITION HANDBOOK AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING RAW FOOD DIETS

(Healthy Living Publications, 2015, paperback $14.95) By Karin Dina, DC with Rick Dina, DC

Doctors of chiropractic Karin and Rick Dina have been practicing raw food nutrition for more than 25 years. Their handbook is a respectable Bible of information that focuses on all aspects of raw foods. The authors celebrate the return to raw, noting that a whole plants diet contributes to improved “energy, focus, appearance, athletic performance and recovery time, sleep quality, and general sense of well-being.” You will find suggestions for raw food meals, desserts and snacks.

STOP THE DIET, I WANT TO GET OFF! FAD DIETS, BAD DIETS AND A GUIDE TO HEALTHY EATING FOR LIFE

(J. Murray Press, 2015, paperback $12.99) By Lisa Tillinger Johansen, MS, RD

Which trend diet are you following today? How many have you tried in the past? If you are continually searching for the perfect diet to lose those extra pounds, you’ve probably tried them all. In her slightly humorous, information-packed guide to healthy eating, dietitian Lisa Tillinger Johansen gives her take on fad diets. Johansen takes a common sense approach to food and guides the reader to ease into practices that will help lose weight and keep it off. 

Zucchini Gratin

Recipe courtesy of Maya Sozer www.dreamyleaf.com | Instagram: @thedreamyleaf

INGREDIENTS • 6 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced • 1 cup water • ¾ cup raw cashews (soaked overnight, drained and rinsed) • 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice • 1 tsp. garlic powder • ½ tsp. onion powder

Serves 3

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes

• ¼ tsp. black pepper • Salt, as needed • Optional toppings • 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds • 1 tsp. thyme

❶ Put all the ingredients in the blender, except the zucchinis and the toppings, and blend until you get a smooth batter.  In a bowl, soak the zucchini slices in the batter for a few minutes.  Tile the zucchinis in a baking pan (or an iron cast pan). Pour the remaining batter over the zucchinis.  Bake for 30 minutes in an oven preheated to 400 degrees F.  Add the toppings and enjoy.

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“My point is, life is about balance. The good and the bad. The highs and the lows. The piña and the colada.” –Ellen Degeneres

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