As a sports dietitian, as well as an endurance athlete (triathlon and marathons) that struggles to lose weight, I often find myself frustrated with the low response my body has to my consistent training and very disciplined eating habits. I also have many athletic clients that struggle with the same dynamic. I thus began to research the concept of “Metabolic Efficiency”, defined as “Energy intake based on body weight that is required to maintain current weight.” I even went as far as having a basal metabolic rate test done, only […]
Portion Size Quiz
1. A typical bagel is nutritionally equal to four slices of bread. a. True b. False 2. Your waiter delivers your entrée with broccoli on the side, as you requested. You know it’s an appropriate portion because it’s the size of: a. A mango b. A can of soup c. A tight fist. d. Your palm 3. When you shop for fish, you estimate how much to purchase by assuming that each person needs a portion the size of: a. A compact disc. b. An ice cube. c. Your palm. […]
Beat the Heat with a Watermelon Treat
Watermelon – not just for seed spitting. Not only is watermelon is a favorite summer food selection and barbeque closer, it is equally beneficial to health. The antioxidant lycopene is a chemical found in plants that gives certain foods (watermelon, tomatoes, red grapefruit, and guava) their red color. Part of the large class of plant compounds called carotenoids, which help protect and preserve body cells from oxidation and damage, lycopene may reduce one’s risk of various cancers, particularly prostate cancer. Watermelon is also a good source of antioxidants, that work […]
