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 […]
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 […]
As a high school girls basketball coach I know how hectic it can be for an athlete to add on practices and games 5 to 6 times a week. It becomes even more important to stay healthy & strong with good Nutrition and Health habits all Winter season long. Here are 6 Tips for you […]
Healthy Halloween Treats for your kids or the kid inside of you! It’s Halloween weekend and soon the massive amounts of sugary treats will be unloaded on your kitchen table. How about some delicious healthy treats to balance out that sugar high. Plus your kids can do these hands on with a little help from […]
Healthy on-the-go snacks are key for busy lives! Energy Balls with a balance of protein, carbohydrate and healthy fats will keep you satisfied longer and full of energy! Great for pre and/or post workout too! This recipe is another great way to incorporate pumpkin for your fall desires! Not to mention pumpkin puree is full antioxidants, fiber […]
