Did you know that the average American ingests 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day? With 16 calories per teaspoon, that is 352 added calories per day or 2,464 added calories per week! With sugar substitutes on the rise, I have been asked many questions such as: Do sugar alternatives actually … [Read more...]
Exercise, Inflammation, and Fueling To Protect
We know that exercise is important to good health, but often times fueling to enhance and protect your body from the effect of exercise is often overlooked! Depending on the intensity, duration and frequency of your exercise routine, you may want to tweak your fueling plan to maximize your … [Read more...]
National Nutrition Month “Put Your Best Fork Forward”
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? This year the theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” to remind us that what we put into our bodies is in our own hands. This month is a great opportunity to continue to educate yourself on nutrition and focus on nourishing your body from the … [Read more...]
Probiotics and Athletic Performance
About 4 million adults in the United States currently use probiotics, which are the third most commonly used dietary supplement other than vitamins and minerals. Despite their popularity, probiotics are often not fully understood by consumers. I often hear questions regarding what probiotics are … [Read more...]
Two Weeks of New Habits
You have probably heard before that it takes about three weeks to form a habit. There are different factors that can influence this time duration, like the motivation to change, the mental and physical ability to make or break the habit, and the availability of or knowledge of a new habit. … [Read more...]