Time to Chime on the Time to Shine Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD As we start off a new decade, many are making resolutions for the new year and the new “you” and then many become “resolutioner” haters simultaneously. I have been seeing both sides and wanted to chime in with my own $0.02 worth. There are many polls that throw out stats of how many people tend to make new years resolutions (it so happens an average of ~50% of Americans make new year’s resolutions based on weight, fitness […]
Holiday Season Survival Guide for Athletes (and others!)
A depressing holiday statistic: the average person gains 6-10 pounds between Halloween and New Year. Here is our tried and true action plan to beat the odds this year!
Principles for a Healthy Lifestyle and Optimal Weight
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Researched and accepted dietary principles may guide the individual to finding a healthy and appropriate lifestyle for themselves. I have laid out a few of these that within my studies, experience and analysis of current articles in peer-reviewed journals with an understanding that each human is unique. Unique in their metabolism/physiology, in their emotional and stress (psychology) and in their struggles and challenges with daily living. Therefore, it goes without saying that there is no single “diet” or “lifestyle” that works for the masses. Each […]
FUEL YOUR WORKOUTS!!
Did you know that most recreational athletes that sign up for an endurance endeavor with a main goal for weight loss, are in fact flabbergasted that even with the increased physical activity, weight loss does not come easy, in fact many even gain weight. There are a number of reasons for this: 1. the positive reason is because the new athlete may be losing fat, but gaining muscle fiber. Muscle being denser than fat, offsets the scale from budging, but the athlete is getting leaner… HOWEVER, this is not the […]
DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER
Season’s Greetings Ah, the holiday season! This is a time to enjoy family and friends, and rich traditions, but it is also the time of year when tempting treats are everywhere we turn. Unlike other times of the year when the occasional wedding or birthday bash makes it easy to overindulge, the holidays are one back-to-back, high-calorie feast after another. Holidays revolve around food and family, but Christmas actually has its roots in a feast. Although Christmas represents serious temptation for a dieter, following these tips will help you succeed […]
POWER MUFFINS
Another great muffin recipe from my sports nutrition kitchen: FLOUR, ALL-PURPOSE 1/3 cup WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR 1 cup OATMEAL, DRY regular or instant 1 cup PROTEIN POWDER, VANILLA 3 tbsp SUGAR, BROWN packed 1/2 cup SUGAR, GRANULATED 1/2 cup BAKING POWDER 1 tbsp BAKING SODA 1 tsp CINNAMON, GROUND 1 tsp SALT 1 tsp ALLSPICE, GROUND 1/2 tsp CARROT grated 1 ¼ cups RAISIN, SEEDLESS 1 cup MILK, 1% 3/4 cups BUTTERMILK, LOWFAT ½ cup RICOTTA CHEESE, LIGHT ¼ cup SWEET POTATO, MASHED canned ½ cup CANOLA OIL ¼ […]
Bone Injury in Athletes with Inadequate Calcium Intake
A Personal reflection! As many of my friends and clients know, I have been dealing with a broken finger on my left hand. I have had multiple surgeries, the last being at end of 2017. Not happy with the result. First words from orthopedics mouth were my bones are in a disastrous state. Really, me, fitness model (well almost, right, lol), nutrition expert (we all know what that means, right?) and even “the professor.” Well, needless to say, pain and bone issues are persistent. My checklist of appropriate solutions has […]
NOVEMBER 2023NEWSLETTER
Over 200 years ago President Abraham Lincoln declared the fourth Thursday in November the national day to celebrate Thanksgiving. In 1941 it became a national holiday. In 1621 the Pilgrim’s had their first successful corn harvest, and a celebratory feast was organized. They invited the Native American allies and had the first celebrated thanksgiving. Every year families gather on Thanksgiving day to celebrate family, giving to others and what they are most thankful for. But it is also that time of year, when most of us tug a little […]
NOVEMBER 2023NEWSLETTER
Over 200 years ago President Abraham Lincoln declared the fourth Thursday in November the national day to celebrate Thanksgiving. In 1941 it became a national holiday. In 1621 the Pilgrim’s had their first successful corn harvest, and a celebratory feast was organized. They invited the Native American allies and had the first celebrated thanksgiving. Every year families gather on Thanksgiving day to celebrate family, giving to others and what they are most thankful for. But it is also that time of year, when most of us tug a little […]
OCTOBER 2023NEWSLETTER
Celebrate (Food) Culture and Diversity this October What foods do you traditionally enjoy with your family? Everything from what you eat to what time of day you eat to what utensils you use (or don’t use!) contributes to your personal food culture. Food brings people together for festivals, weddings, birthdays, and simple social gatherings or romantic dates. Take a chance this month to celebrate cultural diversity and embrace the nutritional aspects of a culture you have always been interested in trying. Grab some friends and make it an adventure. You […]
