Healthy Dessert Alternatives Have a sweet tooth but trying to eat healthy for the New Year? A little sweet indulgence can still be okay as long as you watch the portion size and don’t do it every day! Also, if you make a few baked treats from scratch you will have more control of what […]
Protein is an essential macronutrient for the body. Protein is needed for: Muscle repair, growth and maintenance Supporting strong muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons Moving oxygen to muscles- Myoglobin A Healthy Weight Immune Function Healing Reducing muscle soreness post exercise For weight loss, protein is a great way to keep you satisfied […]
1.Breathe deep–Before meals, in the car on the way to an event, and when you get out of bed each morning, remember to breathe! It sounds silly, but amidst the holiday frenzy, we often forget to simply be. Try this: in times of stress or when you have a few extra minutes, take […]
The Athlete Plate – Developed by the USOC – United States Olympic Committee. Myplate is a great visual of what the general population should aim their plate to look like daily for healthy living and weight management. Myplate aims for 1/2 your plate to be filled with fruits and non-starchy vegetables, 1/4 of your plate filled […]
With school and sports back in full swing it’s important for student-athletes to be prepared for practices, games at home and on the road and tournaments. From my experience, high school game nights can be up to 8 hours to include, travel, wait time and playing so having the right fuel on hand is vital […]
By: Valerie Mey, MS, RDN, CD –Owner of Nutrition Breakthru, www.nutritionbreakthru.com Staying hydrated is key during the summer season. Getting your 8 cups of water every day is the first step but adding some of these fruits and vegetables can give you an added boost of hydration and vitamins and minerals. Enjoy! Cucumbers– Staying […]
Do you feel like your diet needs a fresh start? Here are 6 ways to spring clean your diet and challenge yourself for more energy, weight loss and better overall health! Check it out and get ready to reboot your body and kick off the Spring season!!
Dedicate yourself to a healthy lifestyle in 2017 with these nutrition, wellness & physical activity tips! Eat Breakfast– Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that includes a lean protein, whole grains, fruits and/or vegetables. For example, low fat plain Greek yogurt with fresh fruit and whole grain granola or a […]
The first step to healthy snacking is choosing wholesome foods instead of high fat and high calorie foods such as cookies, chips, soft drinks and fast food. To perform daily functions, quality workouts requiring high energy and to maintain optimal health, your body needs nutrient dense fuel such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean protein, […]
