These Power Muffins are adapted from a recipe I found about 5 years ago. Since then, these muffins have been on countless road trips, shipped in care packages, and have fueled many adventures. They are great for breakfast or as an afternoon snack and can be customized to suit your taste. What makes them so “powerful” are the additions you can add. Typically I like to include ground flax seeds, wheat germ, cranberries, raisins, coconut, walnuts, cinnamon, and dark chocolate chips. But it’s completely up to you. I like to pack them with fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Additionally, I use the small muffin tins so you can have a few as a snack without feeling full.

Petroleum has leaked its way into every aspect of surfing. We’ve all driven countless hours looking for surf only to put on our neoprene wetsuit, wax up our board with petroleum-based wax, slather on our chemical-laden sunblock, and paddle out on our polystyrene surfboard. And think about how far all of those products had to travel just to get to you. With the state of the world today, it is more important than ever to reduce surfing’s dependence on oil. More and more companies are developing products that work toward this goal and it is up to us to make responsible choices, vote with our dollars, and slowly swap out our petroleum-based surf products with natural, biodegradable, chemical-free ones. Not only is it better for Mama Earth…it’s better for you.

Surf wax is generally made up of paraffin and other hard waxes, as well as petroleum jelly, but now there is a wide range of biodegradable surf wax for you to choose from, available in local surf shops or online. …here’s a sample.

Still haven’t found a gift for that special surfer in your life? Or maybe you just need to fill a stocking with a few last minute gifts. Here are some ideas…

Jeremy Sherwin is a ripping surfer who cares greatly about the health of the planet, the ocean, and his body. Read on to find out what he thinks the key elements to living a healthy and sustainable lifestyle are.

Hummus is a Mediterranean spread made of garbanzo beans and tahini, a sesame seed paste, and is perfect for those who live an active lifestyle. Filling, satisfying, and full of health benefits, it is also incredibly easy to make. If you keep your pantry stocked with the right ingredients, this hummus recipe is a great food that’s always easy to whip up.

Acclaimed surfer, Rochelle Ballard’s introductory yoga DVD – Surf into Yoga – will be in stores June 1, 2009.

We caught up with surfer Holly Beck to find out what she does to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep her body in shape.