A topic I discuss with my clients quite often, especially around this time of year, is how to stay on track to reach their wellness goals when there are so many food-focused social gatherings to attend + so much time spent with friends and family who may not be working towards similar wellness goals. To help simplify things, I like to break my answer down into three main points:
Read More“Increases in physical activity among middle-age and older adults were linked to a lower risk of all-cause mortality, and death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a study in The BMJ, The study data suggested that at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week could prevent almost half of deaths associated with being sedentary.”- Medscape (6/28/19)
Read More“Food cravings can be good or bad depending on how they are handled, said registered dietitian nutritionist Jill Weisenberger. Adding a favorite treat to a daily meal plan, using the mindfulness technique of surfing the crave wave or making an indulgence a little more nutritious are good ways to deal with cravings, Weisenberger said.”-Food & Nutrition Magazine (6/7/19)
Read More“Interviews with a dozen people on how they went about losing significant amounts of weight show they found a reason to begin losing weight, made major lifestyle changes, and focused on diet and exercise. The dieters also found a support mechanism, which registered dietitian Samantha Cassetty said is a critical component of weight loss.”- NBC News (1/19)
Read MoreDid you know? Meatless Monday was started in 2003 by Sid Lerner, a man in his 70’s looking to help people cut back on saturated fat in their diets. Lerner partnered with Johns Hopkins University to launch Meatless Monday, a campaign in which everyone can take part!
Read MoreNitrates and polyphenols: two of the hottest supplements under observation for improving athletic performance. Strategic ingestion of foods rich in these compounds, such as beetroot juice and cherry juice (respectively), has been found to offer positive effects on performance.
Read MoreMany athletes are under the impression that antioxidant supplementation will reduce muscle damage, immune dysfunction and fatigue, thus improving athletic performance. However, research suggests that antioxidant supplementation may actually impair training adaptations.
Read MoreAs mentioned in a previous post, the sports nutrition information I have been reviewing recently has primarily focused on collegiate athletes. Though collegiate athletes comprise a small percentage of the population, the concepts gleaned from them may be applied to any population of athletes in a modified fashion.
Read MoreCheck out this delicious Turkey Bacon Veggie Frittatas recipe and more in the Muscles by Madz Meal Manual!
Read MoreScience weakly (at best) supports snacking for health. Based on simple logic, I would expect this is for a number of reasons including the following:
Read MoreCheck out this delicious Turkey Bacon Veggie Frittatas recipe and more in the Muscles by Madz Meal Manual!
Read MoreEven for those who are convinced of water’s numerous health benefits, it can still prove challenging to consume an adequate amount daily.
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Read MoreYou may roll your eyes at this, or you may raise your hands in celebration. Regardless of how you feel about the concept, it is proven that adequate sleep is necessary for maintaining a healthy weight! According to the National Sleep Institute, adults need
Read MoreIf you haven’t heard of probiotics in today’s wellness rage, you mayyy be living under a rock. Probiotics are live bacteria (and yeasts) that feed your healthy gut bacteria, thus improving the function of your digestive system.
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