September 2012

Endurance Athletes: Ready, Set, Carb-load!

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Carbohydrates are used at a high rate at the beginning of exercise, since our fat stores can’t be broken down as quickly to make energy (ATP).   Consumption of carbohydrates prior to exercise increases an athlete’s energy stores in the body and helps delay the onset of fatigue.  Sugar (glucose) is stored mainly in the liver and muscles as glycogen.  Glycogen stores get […]

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Chicago Food Trucks

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On September 12th, the Chicago Dietetic Association (CDA) held their first annual dinner meeting on the UIC campus.  As current chair of the CDA Programs Committee, I wanted to spice up this event and expose our members to some local Chicago food trucks.  One hundred of our members enjoyed the tastes of three different food trucks […]

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Tracy Anderson on Pregnancy

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There have been numerous articles coming out over the past few weeks bashing Tracy Anderson’s comment about pregnancy.  The personal trainer to the stars stated in an interview that, “a lot of women use pregnancy as an excuse to let their bodies go, and that’s the worst thing.”  She continued,  “I’ve seen so many women who come […]

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Food and Beverage Birthday Cards

This past Saturday, I celebrated my birthday with my amazing family and friends!  I am a Registered Dietitian, so I always seem to get food and beverage related birthday cards.  Here are a just a few of my favorites from this year: Inside card:  “Another birthday and you’ve still got a fresh glow about you!” Fun Card Fact:  I eat carrots […]

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