By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS While vacation is a great time, many of us find ourselves indulging in an excessive amount of food and drink that we may not regularly eat.
How Much Sugar Do You Eat?
Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA- CSCS The issue for most people occurs when they consume foods and drinks that contain added sugar. A twelve-ounce soda pop may contain as many as 130 calories from added sugar.
Aunt Karen’s “Toretellini” soup story
By Brandon Pollock PhD, ACSM-EP-C It has been almost 16 years since Aunt Karen provided my mom and I with the ingredients and directions for making these soups, and we will be forever grateful! I will share with you one of them
Can artificial sweetened drinks improve weight loss?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Consuming high sugary foods is detrimental to weight loss. You (only you) need to determine what works best for you so that you can reduce or eliminate sweets and processed high sugary foods from your diet; in order to maximize your weight loss results.
How much protein do I need?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The problem with eating a large amount protein in one sitting is that your body will only absorb and use a certain amount of that protein consumed; the rest of the calories from the protein will be stored as fat.
Training for a Long Distance Race? Here are some easy nutrition tips to follow
By Brandon Pollock PhD, ACSM-EP-C When I am training, I like to remember what my Dad told me; “Anything in excess is bad”. Try to get a good balance from all food groups and keep all things in moderation.
Are you eating enough fiber?
By Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS According to the Centers for Disease Control, men should consume 38 grams of fiber per day and women should consume 25 grams per day. If you are not already tracking your daily fiber consumption, you should be!
A Cup of Coffee before Exercise May Boost Energy
By Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS Drinking a cup of coffee before your workout may provide you with a little more energy to power through your workout. Feeling energized during your workout will likely help you exercise with greater intensity and may even increase your endurance and help you to exercise for a longer period of time.
Buying Organic Without Breaking the Bank
Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Fruits and vegetables such as bananas, carrots, celery, and lettuce are typically going to be the least expensive of the organic produce. When they are in-season, organic foods like apples can be among the least expensive.