Acai berries have been categorized by many marketers as a “superfood.” A superfood is a term sometimes used to describe food with high phytonutrient content that would offer health benefits as a result. Examples of commonly accepted superfoods are blueberries since they contain a most significant amount of antioxidants, or tomatoes, because not only are they rich in vitamins, but they also contain lycopene, which is linked to research showing it reduces prostate cancer. So before discussing acai there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, take […]
A WEEK IN THE GYM
For my 40th birthday this year, my wife (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since playing on my college football team 25 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try. Called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Belinda, who identified herself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swimwear. My wife seemed pleased with […]
The Real Value of Protein
ILANA KATZ MS, RD, CSSD Different activities require different energy, or metabolic, requirements on muscles and as a result, muscles necessitate different nutritional components when they work for speed, power, and/or endurance. A burst of energy, or high power and speed, over a short period of time are called anaerobic activities, which are almost entirely reliant upon glycogen (muscle carbohydrates) and phosphocreatine (source of energy for muscular contraction). Resistance training presents an obstacle in terms of balancing the anaerobic system with the aerobic system. The nutritional challenges for resistance training […]
Athletes Guide to Holiday Season Survival
Just like with Pavlov’s dog, a looming holiday season brings thoughts of cookies and cakes, turkey and trimmings, pumpkin and pecan pies. Moreover, with racing season on the low down, it is not difficult to pack on the off season pounds. With a survival guide and a plan of action you do not have to forego the traditions and feasts of this time in order to remain at competing weight. In essence, match your nutrition choices to the specific requirements of being in recovery at the macro level. The difference […]
Strive to be a "light eater" ?
Tips on Appetite Control Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Are you a light eater? In other words, when it gets light do you start eating. This is probably as amusing as being on the seafood diet. “See” food and eat it. As much as we make light of appetite control, these jokes certainly have a darker truth to them, namely those devilish nutrition challenges that take control of the human brain. “I cannot resist temptation” and “I have no will power” are probably the two most common phrases that my office […]
Strive to be a “light eater” ?
Tips on Appetite Control Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Are you a light eater? In other words, when it gets light do you start eating. This is probably as amusing as being on the seafood diet. “See” food and eat it. As much as we make light of appetite control, these jokes certainly have a darker truth to them, namely those devilish nutrition challenges that take control of the human brain. “I cannot resist temptation” and “I have no will power” are probably the two most common phrases that my office […]
Common Threads in Successful Weight Loss
“Thanks so much, Ilana. I love the ease of my nutrition plan, the way I eat is so easy and convenient, and my energy levels are out the roof.” …. Deidre “I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude to you – your nutrition plan has truly changed my life for the better. You were an integral part of making my last marathon an experience to remember with joy. I attain the success to my nutrition and now as a way of life, marathoning is memorable for all the right […]
