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"What exercise science doesn't know about women"
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 2, 2010 at 1:25am

Great piece in the New York Times that outlines a study of endurance in female and male cyclists. After consuming protein, the performance of males in a long race improved, while with females it was the opposite: their performance rose after taking in car...more

Serving Sizes, Packaged food nutrition labels may get a makeover per the FDA
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 1, 2010 at 12:28pm

If you have ever read a nutrition facts label, you have probably seen the “serving size” listed right at the top. But do you know where that number comes from? (Hint, not an independent third party.) It’s actually the manufacturers themselves. Buy a...more

Not Good News
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted June 30, 2010 at 4:49pm

I struggle with how to start this blog because I fear that it might make me look like a bit of an idiot. Just a few days ago I called myself tenacious. When I visited the doctor here in France today though, he didn’t quite agree with me. Basically, h...more

Fruit2o “Docks” at Boston Harborfest to get pledges for healthy living
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 29, 2010 at 6:29pm

Hey Beantown residents… Are you without plans for the fourth of July? Boston Harborfest (www.bostonharborfest.com) in the Boston, Massachusetts City Hall Plaza could be just what you’re looking for! Running from the 2nd of July to the 5th, the e...more

Thinking of Acai for weight loss? Think again.
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 28, 2010 at 12:33pm

So when acai was making the rounds as a super fruit, I needed to find out more. As it turns out, yep, it’s a berry! It is different from some of the other wonderful berries like raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries because it does no...more

Tatiana Howard talks about her Water Woman Movement
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted June 25, 2010 at 12:58pm

by : Jenna Goldberg Tatiana, you and Juliana started The Butterfly Effect in Hawaii in 2007. How did the two of you come together and organize this epic adventure? I was doing the professional windsurfing circuit for a cou...more

Farmers market find: The pea tendril
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 24, 2010 at 4:06pm

One of my favorite things about the Farmers Market is that it shows me a world of new vegetables to experiment with! Case 1: The Pea Tendril. Pea tendrils (also know as pea shoots or greens) are the tender young leaves and delicate shoots of the pea plan...more

Skip your camping food blahs and try some fun and healthy fuel
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 24, 2010 at 12:40pm

By: Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern Summer is the perfect time to run out from the office and pitch your tent on a camping adventure, but do you know how to fuel your trip? Rebecca recently provided Dick’s Sporting Goods magazine with some essen...more

Bike Week 2010 with Gocycle
by Bike Diva
posted June 23, 2010 at 4:51pm

PRESS RELEASE Bike Week 2010 With Gocycle LONDON, June 23, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Team Green Britain's Bike Week is underway and is showing the nation that cycling is not only good for the environment, your health and your wallet, but is a lo...more

Summer workouts – Do not train on empty
by Sports Girls Play
posted June 23, 2010 at 1:11pm

My own daughter learned a really tough lesson this morning – you can not train on empty! This is the first week of morning practices at gymnastics for the summer and rather than taking the time to eat breakfast, pack a snack or make her lunch … like ...more

The top 3 reasons you aren’t losing weight
by Performance Nutrition
posted June 23, 2010 at 12:20pm

I’ve probably blogged about this before. But, its a recurring theme that deserves its due space on the internet. There are 3 things that will prevent you from losing weight and they are all too common: 1) You underestimate what you eat. Studies show ...more

Ellie Krieger’s Healthy Appetite now on Cooking Channel
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 22, 2010 at 4:40pm

You’ve probably heard me brag about Ellie Krieger, a fellow dietitian, many times on Balanced Health and Nutrition due to the fact that she is simply amazing! She has wonderful cookbooks, which I recommend to my clients, Her fantastic cooking show, Heal...more

Back on Track
by Run Girl Run
posted June 22, 2010 at 4:14pm

Sometimes all it takes to get back into the normal flow of things is to just make yourself do it.After a weekend of way too much indulgence in terms of food, I thoroughly enjoyed having almost all of my meals and snacks center around fresh veggies yesterd...more

2010 Dietary Guidelines Summary Released!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 21, 2010 at 4:59pm

It’s big news for nutrition. We may have new advice for eating healthy… and you can give your 2 cents, if you feel so inclined. Every five years the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated to reflect the latest knowledge in science and research. ...more

Why sleep schedules matter in training
by Run Girl Run
posted June 21, 2010 at 2:43pm

We all know that getting enough sleep is pretty crucial to being able to get up early in the morning to run. This weekend that definitely didn't happy, but I wasn't too worried about it. A missed run isn't the end of the world.I figured I'd get back in th...more

Spotlight on Own2Hands’ Justin Candelora
by WakeGirls Blog
posted June 21, 2010 at 12:42pm

You could call him the Masseur to the Stars. His healing hands have worked on the sore muscles of Wakeboarding’s elite athletes. However, Justin Candelora, of Own2Hands, is not one to knead and tell. In fact, he was very coy when I asked him to name na...more

Dads Cook Too: a Father’s day look into the Kitchen
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 20, 2010 at 11:33am

By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Happy Father’s Day Dads! It’s no secret we appreciate you and your handiness around the house, but have you tried the kitchen recently? Trade in your hammer for a spatula and test out some simple and nutritio...more

Strength training: the young female athlete's best ally
by Athletic Women Blog
posted June 18, 2010 at 9:39pm

I harp on this, some might say, too much. But it is important—very important—that young athletic females start strength training early on (properly supervised, of course). Strength training builds not only stronger, more athletic bodies but bodies les...more

Dear bathroom scale: Bring it.
by Byline to Finish Line
posted June 16, 2010 at 6:30pm

It sat on the floor, covered with hair ties and dust. My nemesis — the bathroom scale. I cleaned off the clutter and moved it to its proper position, took off my pyjamas (because you never know how much extra weight the pjs will add) and step on the sc...more

Performance Nutrition: Why Hate Grains?
by Performance Nutrition
posted June 11, 2010 at 4:40pm

I’ve been ISO (that’s in search of) a reason for why so many people shun grains. If you do, please comment and let me know why, I’m open minded, educate me! Many think they shun grains as they command the attention of their friends during their brie...more

Cooking Challenge: Something Fishy
by Run Girl Run
posted June 11, 2010 at 4:08pm

When I was growing up, my mom used to make fish fairly often, probably in part because it was quick and easy, but also probably because it was something everyone in the family liked. We all especially liked her Cajun salmon.Since I moved out and started h...more

Scoliosis and Golf
by Ladies on the Tee
posted June 9, 2010 at 8:30pm

What, you might ask, do scoliosis and golf have in common? Simple answer: Stacy Lewis and June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. Stacy, an LPGA Tour player, has five titanium screws and a rod in her spine to straighten out the 45-degree curve caused by sc...more

Grilled Shrimp Salad with an Avocado Aioli with The Biggest Loser Dietitian, Cheryl Forberg
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 9, 2010 at 5:32pm

With season nine of The Biggest Loser wrapped up, you may be wondering where you can get your latest BL fix. Cheryl Forberg, RD, the show’s dietitian, has a book out — Six Weeks to a Healthier You — which focuses on quality foods that provide ...more

Food for your Whole Life: Nutrition Today for a Healthy Tomorrow!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 8, 2010 at 9:48pm

By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern It’s no secret; nutrition can affect your health at every stage of life. California Walnuts held an amazing symposium and webinar, Food for your Whole Life, that brought experts like Dr. David Katz, from across...more

Veg out for breakfast
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 5, 2010 at 2:32pm

Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern “Here’s your wake-up call: breakfast eaters tend to be leaner and more successful at maintaining a healthy weight than people who miss their morning mea.l” This quote from Ellie Krieger’s website really says ...more

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