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 […]
Electrolyte Balance for Endurance
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD INTRODUCTION Sodium is an essential mineral for life. It’s biochemical functions include normal cell function, blood volume regulation, blood pressure/body fluid regulation, pH homeostasis, and heart function. Because sodium in excess can result in increased blood pressure there is a fine line between balancing athletic electrolyte intake to replenish sweat values, and the dietetic recommendations on sodium intake to reduce heart disease. Most medical organizations recommend low or moderate sodium intake for the general population. Above and beyond the general population, are endurance athletes, whose […]
