GREEN IS THE THEME Oh yeah, y’all — St. Patty’s day! Now, in the spirit of celebrating this most festive of holidays responsibly, here are some topics on how incorporating more “green” in our lives will allow us to eat healthier, celebrate conscientiously, all while helping out our mother earth. St. Patty’s Day Fun Fact St. Patrick was actually of Scottish descent, not Irish, and contrary to popular folklore he never chased any snakes out of Ireland. Environment Have you heard of “Carbon footprint”? Well in short, it is a […]
Go with your Gut – GI Distress from a different perspective
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Since a big part of my work with athletes involves reducing the risk of Gastrointestinal (GI) distress I thought a different perspective of the GI environment and how to nurture it would be rather informative. The organisms and their metabolic processes themselves, the majority of which live in the colon, are referred to as microbiome and they dramatically effect human health in general, not just for athletism. The microbiome is made up of trillions of microorganisms ranging between bacteria, fungi, viruses, and others., all of […]
JANUARY NEWSLETTER 2023
Happy New Year! Nothing much changes from year to year, when it comes to making resolutions. Each year the following resolutions are most popular: drink less alcohol get a better education or job eat healthy food / get fit / lose weight manage debt /stress quit smoking go green save money volunteer to help others In a study published in the American Journal of Health, researchers at the University of Missouri found that, after looking at over 99,000 participants, any method that utilizes recording and tracking activity and results significantly […]
How to Form Lifestyle Habits
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Challenges are embraced, and once decided upon require the extra effort to ensure getting to the finish line. Does your resolve weaken before success? Do you risk stalling? Do you focus on outcome instead of process? Do you consider yourself an “all-or-nothing” individual? If you answer “yes” to either of these two questions, you may need to make more of your efforts habit-forming rather than forced. Athletes who are consistent with good habits are the most successful. Athletes, or anyone for that matter, sustain momentum […]
October Newsletter
It’s no secret that 2020 has been challenging. If it were a sports game, it would be the toughest game in history. The thing is, we’re moving into the 4th quarter and we cannot give up. Feeling anxious and stressed? Grab a bag of chips, cookies, or candy to melt the worries away. However, after you finish eating, you don’t feel any less stressed than you did before. Actually, you feel even more stressed because now you feel guilty for overeating, and you are too tired to exercise. […]
STRATEGIZING FOR HYDRATION
ILANA KATZ MS, RD, CSSD Remaining hydrated is a key element to optimal performance. Even a 1-2% drop in body weight due to fluid loss can drastically affect endurance. As a sports nutritionist, I train many athletes to be aware of the importance of hydration. However, to simply have the fluid available is no good if it is not consumed. So although this topic may be a tangent to sports nutrition itself, it may offer some great tips, particularly beginners who may either struggle with balance on the bike, or […]
August 2022 Newsletter
A is for August and for Antioxidants This month’s hot topic to address is the benefits of consuming antioxidants. Many people have heard of antioxidants, but may not be aware of what it actually is and what it does for the body that makes them beneficial. Well, read on, and you will know all about antioxidants! An antioxidant is a dietary substance that can prevent damage to the cells in the body or repair damage that has already been done. Damage can occur due to oxidation, which is […]
Get Rich Quick : Create your Own FAD Diet
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APRIL 2022NEWSLETTER
Its April, and that means warmer temperatures. With the change of season, we are soon going to be experiencing the heat and humidity. Well, what does this mean in the world of nutrition? You got it, the importance of hydration!! Not that hydration is less important in winter, however, with the heat it is often more difficult to stay hydrated. My main point is, do not rely on thirst as an indicator You should become accustomed to consuming fluids without feeling “thirsty”. Enough fluid should be consumed so that your […]
MAY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Did you know that May is Mental Health Month No matter if you or someone you know struggles with mental illness, proper nutrition and exercise can boost your mood! If you’re looking to increase your energy, decrease your stress, alleviate anxiety, or up your spirits, you might want to give some of these a try: Oily fish (example: Mackerel): contain vitamin D which increases serotonin to boost your mood. Pumpkin and sunflower seeds: rich in omega-3-fatty acids and essential nutrients which can help to reduce symptoms of Depression and Insomnia. Vanilla […]
