Items Tagged ‘Healthy Eating’
November 18, 2015
December from a Dietitian’s View
December from a Dietitian’s View Ah, the month of December… packed with so much; holiday gatherings, winter break for students, family vacations, and let’s not forget – Mother Nature! She may “pack” us all in with snow! I enjoy skiing so bring on the white fluffy stuff! I have been reflecting on how I could […]
Tags: Blog, December, Eat Well, Healthy Eating, Holiday, Main Entree, Nutrition, Nutrition Tip, stress
July 30, 2015
The food we choose to eat and how we sleep are connected. Making changes to what you eat and drink can improve your sleep and health. What you eat may impact your sleep: Don’t go to bed either hungry or stuffed Avoid caffeine and alcohol too close to bedtime Night-time acid reflux? Avoid foods and […]
Tags: Blog, Eat Well, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition Tip, sleep, sleep hygiene
July 24, 2015
Muscles – our metabolic machinery
Some call it the “middle age slump” or “weight creep”. You may not be doing much different than you did 5-10 years ago, yet the pounds are increasing a bit each year. As much as you don’t like it, this is natural. In fact, thought to happen for survival purposes as a store of energy in […]
Tags: aging, Blog, Dietitian, Eat Well, get fit, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Strength, Strength Training
July 14, 2015
Nutrition Tip – Age, muscles, and weight control
Did you know that the amount of muscle you have changes with age? This not only impacts your strength but the number of calories you burn even at rest. Regular strength training counteracts loss of muscle mass and fires up your metabolism. Support your muscle building and maintenance with protein rich foods at each of your meals. […]
Tags: Blog, Eat Well, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition Tip, Strength
June 30, 2015
Fueling your muscles – Nutrition Tip
To be ready for today’s and tomorrow’s work out you need to eat well. Your muscles use and store energy from glucose. Foods that supply glucose are carbohydrates. Choose nutritious carbohydrate foods such as fruits, grains, starchy vegetables, milk, and yogurt. Go into a work out well fueled by eating a good meal a few hours before […]
Tags: Blog, Eat Well, Fit & Flavorful, Healthy Eating, Nutrition Tip
May 14, 2015
Nutrition and Fitness – Nutrition Tip
Nutrition is a key component to maximizing your workouts. Consider the following. Hydration and Exercise Drink water before, during and after exercise Eating before Exercise: Fuel your body for exercise but consider the size to prevent stomach discomfort: Large meal 3-4 hours before workout OR Small meal 2-3 hours before workout OR Snacks an hour […]
Tags: Blog, Eat Well, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition Tip