In this last post in my series on food and drink at work, I'd like to share with you some of the diet and nutrition techniques that I've been introduced to while hanging out with athletes. In my interview with Wendy Jo Peterson we mentioned energy gels, caffeine, and recovery drink, and I want to say a few more things about each of those to put some new ideas in your head about eating healthy on the job. Gatorade/Red Bull/Monster Energy A popular slogan going around the world of athletics … [Read more...]
BOOK REVIEW: Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies
I follow Wendy Jo Peterson on Twitter (@FuelinRoadie) because she is the the only nutritionist I've come across who works specifically with musicians and live event crew. As part of my series on food and drink at work, I decided to review her book, Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies. The few things I know about cooking I picked up from friends and family, and this is the first cookbook that I've owned and used. It's easy to read; each recipe is simple and straightforward, requiring only a … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating On Tour
Anyone who has been on tour knows how tough it is to eat healthy on the road: you eat out for every meal, which usually means fast food. Fortunately there are smart choices you can make, as Wendy Jo Peterson points out in her article Healthy Eating On The Run. In this post I will cover the two tips from Peterson's original article that are most applicable to sound engineers. For more from Wendy Jo Peterson, listen to my interview with her, Food And Drink At Work For Sound Engineers. Make A … [Read more...]
Food And Drink At Work For Sound Engineers
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. On this episode of the Sound Design Live Podcast I speak with Wendy Jo Peterson about making good food and drink choices at work. We discuss the best snacks for instant energy, nutrient-rich meals for the road, and common food myths. We also talk about how to recover from a long work day, nutrition apps, and how to analyze your urine to determine your de/hydration level. Hurray! When you start to feel thirsty you are 2% dehydrated and at 4% you're at risk for … [Read more...]