Quantcast

You are here: SportsPLUS : Health & Fitness : Nutrition

NUTRITION Articles and Blog Posts

Healthy Chinese food is possible
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 21, 2010 at 1:09pm

Is it possible to have healthy Chinese food? Just because you see a couple broccoli bits in that dish does not mean it’s healthy. In fact, Chinese takeout is among the worst offenders of the healthy eating guidelines; saturated fat and salt are thro...more

Exertional muscle cramps
by Ladies on the Tee
posted July 19, 2010 at 7:01pm

Golfers Can Alleviate Exertional Muscle Cramps by Proper Hydration Techniques By Susan Hill, Certified Golf Fitness Trainer Competitive golfers are well aware of the perils of dehydration and its potential effect on performance. It can create significan...more

Enjoy eating with Dave Grotto’s 101 Optimal Life Foods
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 15, 2010 at 6:35pm

Want to live long and prosper? Of course you do! So don’t miss this amazing interview with dietitian and author of not one, but two books that can help save your life and give you an optimal life! In this interview, Dave Grotto, author of 101 Optimal ...more

Fruit2o stops in Baltimore for Artscape 2010
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 13, 2010 at 5:43pm

Have you taken time to appreciate art recently? Whether it’s dance, opera, sculpture or fashion, Artscape in Baltimore Maryland should be on your list of things to visit in July. The event runs from July 16 to the 18th from noon through the evening at n...more

Three steps to lowering your cholesterol
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 13, 2010 at 2:48pm

It’s a time to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke, the number one killer in the United States, so you and people you love don’t become a statistic. Be honest. Do you know your numbers? Your cholesterol numbers. You should have your choleste...more

Protect your vision with these nutrients
by Performance Nutrition
posted July 9, 2010 at 1:38pm

Sports nutrition is an exciting field of study fueled by how nutrition can help an athlete perform better and improve overall health. Therefore, when I analyze an athlete’s diet, I’m looking for more than just how much protein, carbohydrate and calo...more

Sorting through nutrition information to develop an individualized approach
by Performance Nutrition
posted July 8, 2010 at 3:04pm

At the ISSN conference a few weeks back, I had the opportunity to connect with good friends, pick the brains of some of the foremost sports nutrition scientists, talk sports nutrition strategies that work in the real world with the best sports dietitians ...more

Your sodium intake can quickly add up
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 7, 2010 at 5:26pm

It’s no secret that salt is a flavor enhancer. Chefs far and wide use salt to give their culinary creations that special finish. But the reality is, minor flavor enhancement is not what is putting millions of Americans at risk of high blood pressure. ...more

An Honest Tea Review: Organic, Fair Trade, and just plain good!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 6, 2010 at 10:14pm

By: Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern What better way to celebrate the end of National Iced Tea Month than with a glimpse into an awesome new tea product? Honest Tea Organic: half tea and half lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink with a conscien...more

Protein drinks, What’s the appeal anyway?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 4, 2010 at 1:12pm

Protein drinks have become more and more popular over the years, and are most commonly recognized as used by gym-dwellers. But now, it is not uncommon for average exercisers to drink them; Even use by teens and pregnant women has been on the rise! Our...more

Summer BBQs Vegetarian Style
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 2, 2010 at 12:39pm

Whether you’re a vegetarian full time or have started dabbling in cutting back on animal meats, it’s easy to have a BBQ full of flavor and good nutrition. Why not fill up your summer BBQ with some healthy vegetarian dishes?! Take advantage of the summ...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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jump to page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21