As parents, it's natural to want the best for your children, especially when it comes to their health and nutrition. For young athletes, fueling their bodies for optimal performance is crucial, and it often...
Fueling Kids in Sports with Compromises
Oct 20, 2024
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Finding Balance: Why Dietitians Compromise on Sugar in Sports Nutrition
Sugar Me Sweet or Not?
Oct 20, 2024
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Understanding Sugars and Their Impact on Blood Sugar Levels
Sugars come in many forms, and their effect on the body varies based on their type, source, and rate of absorption. Here’s a breakdown of common types of sugar:
Common Sugars:
Type of Sugar | Source | Calories per teaspoon | ... |
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Rethinking Diets and New Year's Resolutions
Oct 19, 2024
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Rethinking Diets and New Year’s Resolutions
Whether you call them resolutions or not, you might be contemplating better health and well-being. Do resolutions work? I believe it depends on how you define them, and the diet mindset used to better health. Certainly, quick-fix diets rarely...
Happy Healthy Thanksgiving Ideas
Oct 16, 2024
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Happy Healthy Thanksgiving!
Here’s a healthier Thanksgiving dinner plan with lighter versions of traditional favorites, allowing you to enjoy a satisfying holiday meal with fewer calories, less sugar, and less salt. This includes modified recipes for stuffing, gravy, pies, cranberry sauce,...
Sports Nutrition for Beginners
Oct 02, 2024
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Sports Nutrition for Beginner Athletes: Fueling for Performance, Recovery & Weight Goals
The Cortisol Connection to Weight Gain
Oct 01, 2024
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Cortisol: The Connection to Weight Gain
"Stress is like the secret sauce that sneaks into your life — even the best diet can't outsmart it when it's busy adding extra pounds to your waistline!"
In the wellness world, "cortisol" has become a buzzword, especially when discussing weight...