The best way to meet your calcium needs is to include calcium-rich foods like low-fat dairy products, beans, almonds and green leafy vegetables in your diet on a regular basis. However, many Americans are not consuming enough calcium-rich foods to meet their estimated needs. In fact, Studies have found that over 85% of girls ages […]
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Guide for Healthy Restaurant Choices
As we all know, it can be very challenging to make good food choices when eating in a restaurant. Not only are the portions frequently over 2 ½ times larger than what a serving should be, but the foods are often loaded with extra fat and calories. Unfortunately, even when we are trying to make […]
Meeting Nutrient Needs After a Workout
Many athletes think about what they are eating before exercise to improve performance, but they don’t realize that what they eat afterwords affects recovery time and muscle development. If carbohydrates are consumed immediately after a workout, they can enhance the rate that glycogen stores are made. Use the following as a general guide if you exercise […]
Nutrition Needs During Exercise
If you are participating in endurance exercise that lasts longer than 1 hour, it can be helpful to include some carbohydrates during your exercise. This has been found to help athletes run longer and harder during endurance activities and stop-and-go sports. Eating carbohydrates during exercise is particularly helpful when you have low levels of muscle glycogen. How Can […]
Feeling Fatigued…Exercise May Help
Do you feel like your energy levels are low? Next time you feel like you could use a pick-me-up, don’t reach for the “energy drinks” or sugary snack. While these items may give you a “quick fix”, they will often leave you feeling even more tired about an hour or two later. Instead, reach for […]
Calcium and Bone Health
One of the most important interventions in preventing bone loss is to ensure that your calcium intake is adequate. The preferred method to meet your calcium needs is through food. The following foods are good sources of calcium: All dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt Some legumes such as soy, navy, pinto, garbanzo […]