We all know that it's important to eat our fruits and vegetables and consume heart-healthy whole grains, but what you may not know is there are a number of options for getting the nutrients you need while adding new variety and flavor to some of your favorite meals. Check out these five foods that you may not yet be eating.
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Parents share many concerns about their kids’ eating habits; the three biggest being not eating enough fruits and vegetables, picky eating and too much junk food. While most know an ideal eating plan is high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in sugar and salt, getting a kid to actually eat such a nutrient-dense diet is a massive undertaking for anyone.
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To make the most out of your workouts, it’s important that you fuel and refuel right. We asked registered dietitians and sports nutrition experts to share some of their pre- and post-workout meal favorites to help give you the energy you need to get the results that you want.
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The foods you eat before and after a workout can affect the types of results you'll see. To ensure that you're maximizing your workouts at any time of day, registered dietitians and sports nutrition experts weighed in with some time-inspired, effective pre- and post-workout snacks.
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The essentials of a healthy diet are similar for men and women. Eat when hungry, stop when full. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and dairy sources that are low in saturated fat. Avoid trans fat, excessive sodium, and added sugar. While these general recommendations apply to everyone, a more detailed nutrition and exercise plan to carry out the recommendations do vary by gender.
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There are a lot of food options out there and many of them hide under a guise of being healthy. It can definitely get confusing! We decided to take the guesswork out of healthy eating by asking registered dietitians and nutrition experts to weigh in. They told us which foods aren't as healthy as we may think and even better, healthy swaps for them.
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Time constraints from work and family life may make it difficult to plan healthy meals and snacks. Instead of heading to a drive-thru restaurant, follow these simple steps to achieve eating healthy, balanced meals.
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If you’ve ever wondered what foods you might find in a registered dietitian’s pantry, now’s your chance to find out. Gina Crome, R.D., shares how she stocks her pantry — from breakfast foods all the way to desserts — to maintain her 172-pound weight loss! By stocking your pantry like a registered dietitian, you too can learn how to eat healthier and maintain your weight — all without losing flavor.
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Many people trying to cut unhealthy animal fats and proteins from their diets have longed turned to soy products. And recognition that soy-loving Japan saw lower incidences of breast and prostate cancer, hot flashes, and heart disease fueled American interest in soy as a possible mediator of good health. But controversy has surrounded the food — get the facts on if you should be eating more or less of it.
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If your holiday diet consisted of eating too many heavily processed and artificial foods, you may be thinking about adopting a “detox” diet this new year. But does it really work? Do these regimens safely help the body rid toxins better than the normal metabolic processes of the liver, kidney, skin, lymph nodes, and other bodily systems?
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Are you excited about setting your New Year's resolutions, but tired of always failing to meet your goals? ACE Fitness Expert & Exercise Physiologist, Jessica Matthews, provides practical tips on how to revolutionize your resolutions — so you can meet your fitness and nutrition goals this year.
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The raw food diet emphasizes intake of foods in their natural, unprocessed, uncooked form. Raw fruits and vegetables top the list of food options. But a closer looks reveals a more complicated, expensive, and questionable eating plan.
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To succeed and thrive as a bodybuilder, it takes more than overwhelming muscular strength or athletic prowess. Judges select bodybuilding champions based on muscle mass, definition, proportion, symmetry, and an athlete’s stage presence. Given the criteria, it is no surprise that most serious bodybuilders consider supplementation to be an essential component of their training regimen. But are they safe and do they work?
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What can you do to reduce your risk of cancer and other deadly diseases? Understanding the role of phytonutrients as antioxidants in the diet is key.
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Planning to kick start your weight loss efforts? Striving to boost your sports performance? Needing to change your diet for health reasons? Or, just looking for an individualized eating plan to help optimize health? Whatever your unique situation, a registered dietitian (RD) may help you increase the enjoyment and success of a dietary overhaul.
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Marathon and triathlon seasons are well underway! With intense training regimens like 20-mile runs, 100-mile bike rides and long open-water swims, endurance athletes need a sound refueling regimen to optimize each workout and achieve their goals on race day.
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High fructose corn syrup - most of us have heard of it, yet many of us are unsure of what exactly it is, and what it means for our waistlines. Let's separate fact from fiction as we discuss the controversy surrounding high fructose corn syrup.
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Even the most inventive cooks sometimes find themselves in a food rut, eating the same few tried-and-true foods time and again. Here’s a list of five late summer “superfoods” that you may have never tried, but should definitely check out!
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If you've ever participated in a long-distance endurance workout, you've likely experienced some gastrointestinal (GI) distress, such as cramping, bloating or severe stomach pain. Find out what causes GI upset and learn what you can do to avoid repeat episodes.
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Planning your Fourth of July backyard bash? Check out these five tips for spicing up your barbeque while still being kind to your waistline.
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Out with the old, and in with the new! The federal government has retired the short-lived 2055 MyPyramid dietary tool in favor of a simpler icon- a dinner plate. Learn the basics about the new MyPlate, and the role it will play in helping to eliminate childhood obesity and improve the overall health and lifestyle of Americans.
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From athletes to dieters, high protein diets and their promises of muscle gain, weight loss and improved health appeal to a wide diversity of people. But how much and what kind of protein is best, and does the macronutrient fulfill its promises?
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Spring has finally arrived and Farmer’s Markets and grocery stores across the country are blossoming with flowers and fresh spring produce. Here we highlight some of the season’s most nutrient-dense and tasty fruits and vegetables and how you can pick for maximum flavor and nutrition.
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One of the most commonly cited reasons people give for not eating healthy is that healthy food “costs too much.” With a little bit of planning, a family of four can get by on about $28 per day ($7 each) including a wholesome breakfast, lunch and dinner and even a few snacks along the way.
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Many people happily cough up the almost double it sometimes costs to go organic whereas others balk at such a high price for a food that usually tastes no different than its conventional counterpart. So who’s right? Well, it turns out that it depends.
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A strenuous endurance workout demands careful nutrition planning to optimize athletic performance and minimize the gastrointestinal (GI) distress – cramps, bloating, abdominal pain, and generalized fatigue – that plagues many recreational and elite athletes. In an effort to avoid these unpleasant GI symptoms, many athletes have experimented with adopting a gluten-free diet.
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What you eat plays a big role in your health and the health of your growing baby. Learn what you need to know to ensure a healthy prenatal and postpartum nutrition plan.
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Ah, Thanksgiving — a day that is famous for its indulgences and, for many, an annual ritual to overeat and then lounge lazily for the rest of the day watching football games, napping, and spending time with family and friends. This holiday is a little bit of a challenge for highly health conscious individuals, however there are some simple changes you can make to your Thanksgiving plans this year that will save you some calories and add some fun to your holiday.
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It’s hard for even the most disciplined “dieter” to avoid Halloween weight gain. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow our 10 steps below, you might just make it through the month without budging the bathroom scale.
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Putting a little thought into how you’re going to fuel your body for your planned hiking venture will go a long way into optimizing your camping experience.
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Kick off the school year with these helpful suggestions for making healthy lunches that will keep your kids happy.
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The health benefits of omega-3s have caught fire among consumers, and savvy food manufacturers and marketers have taken note and managed to add the fatty acids to a wide variety of foods. But what exactly are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and what do they mean to your health? Find out here.
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At just about 15 cents each, eggs contain a load of nutrients at a very cheap price. But is it safe and healthy to eat them? Let’s weigh the benefits and risks.
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Participation in ample physical activity and consumption of a nutrient-dense and healthful diet are defining features of a healthy lifestyle. Oftentimes athletes are the model citizens of excellent health; however, a sizeable number of athletes have taken healthful habits to an extreme such that they become pathologic and detrimental to overall health and well being.
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A lot of attention has focused on the problem of childhood obesity and inactivity, but there’s been little mention of the growing number of highly active kids engaged in competitive sports. These youth athletes push themselves physically and mentally to achieve impressive levels of athletic performance. The high training loads create unique nutritional demands. Kids are not just “little adults” and the rules of adult sports nutrition do not necessarily apply.
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Despite the recommendations for an optimal diet for teens, the vast majority of teens eat nowhere near what they should for optimal health. So what is a concerned parent to do? Find out here.
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Staying hydrated during exercise is so important, especially during the warm months of summer, yet it is something many of us tend to overlook. Let’s discuss the recommendations for adequate hydration as well as strategies to ensure you stay properly hydrated before, during and after your workout session.
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The dietary teaching of the 1990s warned Americans to avoid fats at all costs, but is there any truth to that recommendation? Are all fats created equal?
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If you’ve been paying attention to the latest on vitamin research and whether or not loading up on the nutritional supplements is worth it, you may be a little bit confused and frustrated.
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Forever in search of the perfect calorie-burning, fat-melting, do-it-in-two-weeks diet – “health gurus” seem to have come up with a million different concoctions of how to get thin quickly and easily.
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It’s the age-old question – what (and when) to eat to set the stage for a great workout and optimal performance without nagging abdominal pains, hunger pangs, and premature exhaustion?
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The human body is unable to store extra protein. Protein consumed in excess of the body's needs is not used to build muscle; rather, it is used for non-protein bodily functions. If individuals consume protein in excess of their caloric and protein needs, the extra protein will not be stored as protein. Unfortunately such extra protein is converted to and stored as fat.
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With the New Year upon us, millions of people are thinking hard about their New Year’s resolutions, many of which will likely include ambitious nutrition and fitness goals. Given the increasing ease of measuring body composition and the known benefits of decreasing body fat percentage, it is no surprise that fitness professionals and consumers alike want to know how much body fat they should expect to lose.
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Uncover what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to vegetarianism.
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The old saying is true- it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
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Wondering what the buzz is all about? Confused as to whether or not creatine will really make you a lean, mean, powerful machine? Let’s discuss the truth behind the hype.
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Take a pill and lose weight - is that it?
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