This is an exciting month! The weather is now prime for starting gardens of fruits and vegetables, while getting some great exercise at the same time. Also, this month has a special week- 18th-24th- which is “Turn off your T.V. week”. Are you ready for the challenge? Here is some assistance: The Garden: What do you need to know to have a successful and healthy garden? Follow these tips and you will be well on your way! Finding the right high quality seeds or buy plants and not bother with […]
Give Me Some Sugar!
By Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Athletes are well aware that carbohydrates are their main source of energy, particularly during activity. Seems simple enough, but all carbohydrates are not the same. Carbohydrates (carbs) are categorized as either simple or complex. Simple carbs, commonly known as sugars, occur in the form of either a monosaccharide (one-sugar unit) or a disaccharide (two units). Complex carbs are polymers of simple carbs (many sugar units). Carbs are the main functional ingredients in sports nutrition products, mainly drinks and gels. So the question becomes, “Which […]
