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 […]
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 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 […]
One of my favorite things to do after a workout is to make a post-fueling smoothie. It is important to fully recover and prepare your body for the next day’s workout. Recovery fueling plays an important role in repairing and building muscle tissue, which can lead to maximal physical gains, replenishing energy stores (glycogen) and […]
