Nutrition for Football Players

Nutrition for Football Players

Macronutrients, Weight Management, and Hydration Strategies for Football Players   How many of you have ever been in the middle of practice or a game and found yourself dragging and feeling fatigued? Or maybe you have a family member or friend who has experienced...
Overnutrition in Children and Teens

Overnutrition in Children and Teens

Understanding the Pediatric Obesity Epidemic   Is your son or daughter overweight or obese? Is it indeed “baby fat”, and will they outgrow it? When infants are born they have a greater amount of fat to provide them with nutritional reserve when they are adjusting...
Essentials to a Heart Healthy Diet

Essentials to a Heart Healthy Diet

It has been well documented that a Mediterranean Diet (MD) can have resounding effects on lowering cardiovascular risks. In fact, a systematic review ranked the Med Diet most likely to provide protection against coronary heart disease. It originates in the regions...
What 100 Calories Actually Looks Like

What 100 Calories Actually Looks Like

Are you wondering how much food you can get for only 100 calories? Believe it or not, you can actually get quite a bit of food with just 100 calories.  You can get a lot of bang for your buck with fresh produce. You may be surprised by the large portion sizes you can...