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Large Study Finds Plant-Based Lower Carb Eating Reduces Death Risk
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 15, 2010 at 1:52pm

Everyone has heard “eat your fruits and veggies” — but what about the addition “it could save your life!” A large study (as in 85,000 women and 45,000 men) has found that plant-based lower carb diets actually reduce death risk when compared to...more

Result: Knees Get Smashed Most
by SkaterGirl
posted September 14, 2010 at 1:32pm

So there have been an amazing 256 votes and the results of the first SkaterGirl poll are in. We asked: What parts of the body have you injured skateboarding? It was amazing to see the number and variety of injuries that we have all suffered!! Pain is cle...more

Athletes believe in the power of the Q-Link
by A Glam Slam
posted September 9, 2010 at 5:33pm

Pitching game 7 of the World Series, drowning the winning putt at the 18th hole or serving for the match in a Grand Slam tournament; what do these have in common? Professional athletes who are all under extreme stress and the pressure to perform. And th...more

Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 9, 2010 at 1:18pm

Is it possible to eat what you want without gaining weight? Many people, especially those who are chronic dieters are afraid this is not possible. Breaking away from the rigid set of dieting rules feels scary, and dieters are comfortable with the “restr...more

Aiming for long and slender legs?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted September 8, 2010 at 5:15pm

Longer legs might be difficult to get through training... Bouncing bum, though? You might have seen the long slender legs and the tiny brief on boards or ads in glossy magazines? Some are of Helena Christensen (40 years old) with some really nice legs.....more

Not Shocking: The “TV Commercial Diet” High in Sugar, Fat, Low in Nutrition
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 8, 2010 at 11:31am

By: Allison Brewer, Intern I am truly a sucker for commercials. Whatever I see, I want, be it a doughnut or the Magic Bullet. It’s no secret commercials can make products “call your name”. The American Dietetic Association tested the influence ...more

Post-Run Recovery Food Options
by Run Girl Run
posted September 8, 2010 at 11:16am

One of the things I've struggled most with during this training cycle is what to do about post-run recovery food. It's recommended that within 30 minutes of finishing a run, you get something small, with a good blend of protein and carbs into your syste...more

Book Review, Part 2: Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 7, 2010 at 1:29pm

In this second part of my book review, I wanted to highlight some interesting points that I learned about how to refuel and energize your body using carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Each macronutrient plays a vital role in nutrient timing for before, du...more

Book Review, Part 1: Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 7, 2010 at 12:57pm

Are you interested in how the foods you eat affect your athletic performance? Or what you can eat following a workout to quickly refuel your muscles and regain energy? Do you have questions about the latest supplements or research regarding improved perfo...more

Handling unexpected injuries while training
by Run Girl Run
posted September 7, 2010 at 10:30am

Tailgating season started this weekend, and I have to say, it's about time! In fact, everyone was very excited to see each other. We had beautiful weather for both our Friday and Sunday tailgates. It was great to get together with friends I haven't s...more

Rest Day Reading
by Run Girl Run
posted September 4, 2010 at 2:28pm

I do a lot of reading during the week and I stumble across a lot of great blog posts and articles that I want to share. Some of them I shoot out on Twitter. Others I bookmark in Delicious. Some are running and health related, but definitely not all of the...more

Do Packaged Foods Need a Fiber Boost?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 3, 2010 at 3:19pm

Dietitians have been trying to get people to eat more fiber for a long time. It is recommended that we get 25-30 grams per day. Dietary fiber is found in foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans. Fiber helps with lowering cholesterol, stab...more

Cooking Challenge: Pre-Race Fuel
by Run Girl Run
posted September 3, 2010 at 1:48pm

Before my race last week, the BF and I were deciding what kind of pasta we wanted to make for carb-loading purposes. We wanted to do something a little more than just pasta and sauce, but also something that wouldn't take forever. Enter baked ziti. My f...more

Interview with Sports Dietitian Andrea Chernus, Co-Author of Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 3, 2010 at 9:13am

Below is an interview with Sports Dietitian Andrea Chernus, MS.,RD.,CDE., and co-author of the book Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance. For more information or to purchase the book, please visit the publisher’s website or the book’s Facebook Fan Pa...more

Weight Loss Advice: Don’t Eat Like a “Typical American”
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 31, 2010 at 1:13pm

As a nutrition expert, people are always asking me for my “weight loss secrets.” The truth is, I don’t have any secrets. I think the credible information that would help most people is already out there. Things are changing ever so slowly. I see a g...more

Pepsi’s New Designer Salt: Healthy or Health Hazard?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 30, 2010 at 12:19am

You may have heard in the news recently that PepsiCo created a salt for its Lay’s potato chips (and other Frito products) that will reduce salt content. At first glance, it seems like a gimmick. You might even think they are trying to make people think...more

A typical day at Green Mountain at Fox Run
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 27, 2010 at 6:09pm

It’s been a great week at Green Mountain at Fox Run! If you have not read my earlier posts, please catch yourself up! I wanted to describe what a typical day is like here… so here it goes. You wake up and get ready for the day – workout clothes i...more

Plantar fasciitis and focusing on your purpose not your problems
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted August 25, 2010 at 11:34pm

I originally wrote this post in February of this year but haven't published it until now because it talks about religion and I normally avoid discussing religion and people's beliefs like the plague. There is just too much intolerance in the world as it i...more

Checking in at Green Mountain at Fox Run – Part 1
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 23, 2010 at 5:21pm

The home page at Green Mountain at Fox Run says it all: Imagine a life free of weight worries For many people, that above promise sounds too good to be true. With 50% of all women constantly dieting and 90% of all diets failing after spending, oh, $...more

Back to school: Teenagers take charge of unhealthy school lunches
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 22, 2010 at 2:11pm

Upset with current school lunch options, the newest crusaders against the obesity epidemic are a group of… high school students? That’s right. Through the Students Take Charge program, options have been delivered to teenagers to become involved li...more

In spite of all the damage we do...
by After Atalanta
posted August 21, 2010 at 8:57pm

I am an athlete.I think. I've been having this conversation a lot this summer: what is an athlete? Seems to be going along with lots of conversations, internal and external, about identity--self and otherwise. So since I am being so contemplative and self...more

Stevia: A Sweet Sugar Substitute
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 20, 2010 at 12:47pm

Every few years a new sugar alternative hits the market. People who prefer to get their sweeteners’ calorie-free rush to buy up the local supermarket’s stock and eagerly tout the benefits of the latest and greatest sweet invention. About a decade ago ...more

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