Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Researched and accepted dietary principles may guide the individual to finding a healthy and appropriate lifestyle for themselves. I have laid out a few of these that within my studies, experience and analysis of current articles in peer-reviewed journals with an understanding that each human is unique. Unique in their metabolism/physiology, in their emotional and stress (psychology) and in their struggles and challenges with daily living. Therefore, it goes without saying that there is no single “diet” or “lifestyle” that works for the masses. Each […]
RESOLVING TO BE A BETTER TRIATHLETE
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD (a partner in crime) Just the other day I was pleased to see a whole bunch of 5:00am-ers waiting for the gym doors to open. The regulars were there too, most of them with their eye roll to one another (translation: “these new folk will be gone before the next cold days emerges”). According to Time.Com. the most broken resolutions are related to diet and exercise. So why then do people keep making the same resolutions and breaking them year after year? More importantly, what […]
Metabolic Effects of Alcohol
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Alcohol is one of those controversial topics that I often get asked about from a sports dietetic point of view. In short, my opinion is that alcohol is certainly a favorite mood-altering nutrient and it therefore has both pleasant and unpleasant effects. Many athletes use a nice cold brew as both a relaxant before a big event, or a celebratory tradition after. So my opinion is “moderation y’all, moderation”. What I think most are really seeking, is the science behind how appropriate my opinion […]
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 […]
