April 2014

Hydration Guidelines for Athletes

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Why Staying Hydrated Matters Hydration is a key component to achieving optimal performance for athletes.  Water not only makes up about 60% of our bodies, but it also serves as an essential nutrient that regulates core body temperature, aids in cell function, and assists in numerous other physiological processes.  A fluid loss of greater than […]

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Fantastic Farro

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I tried cooking farro for the first time with one of my foodie friends a few weeks ago and I loved it!   Farro might be my new favorite whole grain.  Farro is a wonderful whole grain that is derived from the wheat species.  It cooks almost as quick as rice and can add that missing […]

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Diet Ads From The Past

I found these old ads in the Chicago Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics history files.  It is amusing what kind of crazy diet products were sold in the past.  Check out how soap and flat worms used to be the current fad diets! Lar-Mar Reducing Soap Sanitized Tape Worms  

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Protein Needs For Athletes: Getting The Bulk Without the Bulge

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Protein is an important nutrient for tissue and muscle building and repair.   Athletes wanting to gain muscle mass, while still keeping a lean physique will need to make sure that they consume enough protein and are consume the right amount of energy to support their daily training and other physical activities.  If basic daily energy needs are […]

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