Fuelin' Roadie
Nutrition tips for the bands playing their hearts out one town to the next!

Posts Tagged ‘breakfast

Quick & Easy Bus Breakfast

January 12, 2010

It’s time to purge and get the system reset for the New Year!  Yes, it’s already 2010!!  After a week of hard partying (some much harder than others) it’s time to cleanse with vegetables. Vegetables are your body’s main source of vitamins and minerals and are far more superior than juices and concoctions that sell […]

Break Out the Bus Blender!

December 14, 2009

Hands down the quickest way to have a breakfast “on the go” or on a bus is with a blender.  You can macerate just about anything with a powerful motor!  Thus, be sure to get a good, sturdy blender that can handle a few bumps along the road.  If you can afford splurge for a […]

How Healthy Is Your Juice?

December 12, 2009

Although flu season is in full swing, and few of us actually take in enough Vitamin C on a daily basis Orange Juice is not always the best answer! Don’t find relief with a quick glass of OJ! Here is the skinny on Orange Juice: Same sugar content as Coke (8 oz for 8 oz) […]

The Lighter Side of Breakfast Tacos

November 13, 2009

Breakfast tacos are a culinary icon throughout South Texas.  Chorizo, bacon, eggs–yes, heart attack waiting to happen.  You truly can try a lighter version at home, camping, or traveling on a bus.  Capsaicin, the phytochemical found in hot peppers has shown promise for digestive health so load up on salsa!         Breakfast Tacos–the Lighter […]

Power Pack Your Oats

November 13, 2009

The benefits of oats have long been known.  They are packed with fiber which can keep you regular, lower cholesterol, lower blood sugars, and help you feel full longer.  For me, oats don’t seem to stick with me as long as I’d like, so I “power pack” them to give them a little more nutrition […]

Breakfast on a Bus

October 30, 2009

The recommendations to start your day off right by eating breakfast definitely need to be carried over to those in a band or touring on a bus.  The energy needed on stage and to carry yourself through the night must be replenished in the morning. But, on a bus, there is definitely a logistical challenge–the […]