Sustainable Sports Diet – Page 19

How to Help Your Overweight Child

0 Comments , in Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 19-02-2015

Q. “My son is chubby. What can I do to help him lose weight..? A. How to help an overfat child lose weight is a complex topic of debate among...

Struggling with constipation?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 02-02-2015

Nancy— I have one of those embarrassing questions to ask: How can I resolve my struggle with constipation? Four or five days can go by without my having a bowel...

What to do with all that Halloween Candy…

0 Comments , in Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 01-11-2014

As I am writing this blog, ghosts and goblins are getting dressed for Halloween–and many parents are getting concerned about how to handle all of their kids’ candy-haul. Do they—...

Apple Crisp Recipe: Perfect for tailgating!

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 17-10-2014

It’s apple-picking season, so pick a few extra to make this yummy Apple Crisp. This recipe will be a big hit when tailgating before a game, or for players who...

What about the Paleo Diet…?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 11-10-2014

Q. Nancy, should I go on the Paleo Diet? I’m an avid fitness exerciser who wants to eat healthfully and take good care of my body. A. I am sure...

Coconut oil: Good or Bad?

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 29-08-2014

In the past year, my clients have become very curious about coconut oil. “What about coconut oil?” they ask. “Is it good or bad?” My answer is there is not...

Super Foods vs Standard Foods: Is one better?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 25-06-2014

Do you ever get tired of reading yet-another headline about The 10 Best Super Sports Foods, only be instructed to buy exotic fruits, ancient grains, and other unusual items? Do...

If you eat tons of protein, will you gain muscle?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 19-05-2014

True or False: College athletes who want to bulk up during the summer should eat slabs of roast beef and drink large protein shakes? False. Because the body can utilize...

What about high fructose corn syrup…???

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 07-05-2014

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a double molecule comprised of 45% glucose, 55% fructose—the same as honey and similar to white sugar (50% glucose, 50% fructose). Although HFCS is...

Is sugar bad for athletes?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 14-04-2014

Most athletes can metabolize sugar without problems. That’s because exercise enhances the transport of sugar from your blood into your muscles with far less insulin than needed by the body...