Posts Tagged ‘Sports Nutrition’
RECIPE: Beet Superfood Smoothie
Beets are nutritional powerhouses that can improve your health, prevent disease and take your exercise performance up a notch! Here is the scoop on this tasty super food: Beet’s Benefits: Excellent source of phytonutrients BETALAINS, which are potent antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory effectsThe greens have high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, both important for healthy…
Read MoreAre Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Better Than Table Sugar?
This is a hot topic right now and I want to put in my two cents about this debate! Non-nutritive sweeteners are those that provide sweetness without many calories. They have been used for years and include sucralose, aspartame, saccharin, stevia, sugar alcohols, acesulfame K, and neotame. These are usually marketed to people to help…
Read MoreA Registered Dietitian’s Top Nutrition and Exercise Trends in 2014
1. Fewer supplements, more real food Gone are the days when everyone needs a vitamin supplement. In fact, may people take too much, which can actually be harmful to your health, and is like throwing money down the drain. There are specific instances when supplements are needed, such as vegans who need B12. However, in…
Read MoreThe DASH Diet: Explained By A Registered Dietitian
What foods are allowed on the DASH eating pattern? Food Group Daily Servings Serving sizes Comments Grains and grain products 7-8 1 slice bread1 oz dry cereal½ cup cooked pasta, rice, or cereal Use at least 3 servings of whole grain breads and cereals daily Vegetables 4-5 1 cup raw leafy vegetables½ cup cooked vegetables6…
Read MoreA Dietitan’s Guide To Fueling Your Kids For Success
What your kids eat for breakfast and lunch has a huge impact on how well they do in school. Here are some tips to help you make healthy choices! Kids who eat breakfast do better in school, so wake up earlier and get them (and you) a healthy breakfast! A balanced breakfast includes the following:…
Read MoreHigh Intensity Interval Training: Explained
High Intensity Training, is it for you? This type of exercise is the buzz right now, but does it work and more importantly can YOU and should YOU participate? One of the most daunting tasks of an exercise schedule is fitting it in. In fact, people who exercise don’t have any more hours in the…
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