May 2013

Snack Your Way To Recovery

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The recovery period is an important performance factor for athletes.   Especially, for athletes that workout longer than ninety minutes at a time or for those elite athletes that compete on sequential days.  Consuming a recovery snack may also be beneficial for other active individuals helping them meet their daily nutrient needs. Timing and composition are two important factors […]

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Does anyone drink regular water anymore?

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The question for the week is, “does anyone drink regular water anymore?”  I mean really?!  The amount of products made for flavoring, coloring or worse energizing your water is continually growing. “OH YEAH!” Even the Kool-Aid man jumped on this unnecessary flavored water bandwagon. I understand that a lot of these products are calorie-free, but […]

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Spring Into Fitness

This past weekend, it finally started feeling like Spring in Chicago and the streets were packed with active individuals enjoying the fresh air.  Getting in physical activity for weight maintenance or weight loss is a vital part of overall health.  Physical activity recommendations vary depending on the health goal of each individual. The USDA Dietary Guidelines Recommend: […]

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