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Eat to Compete!: November 2014
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Should I detox after Thanksgiving dinner? With the constant bombardment of products and testimonials, it is easy to believe that detoxing will make up for the mistakes of holiday eating. But is it really a good idea to detox after a holiday feast? Will it help you shed pounds? Decrease a toxin build-up? Search for detox products. Online and youll get over 35,000 hits. Detox diet books number in the hundreds. Surprising? Unfortunately, no. Ridiculous? 1 Re-assess your goals.
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Eat to Compete!: It's too early to eat - help!
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Thursday, October 2, 2014. It's too early to eat - help! Last week I blogged about great late-night eating options. For those athletes that are hungry and/or need to eat late at night, but are not sure what they should choose. The other question I am often asked is which foods are best early in the morning before athletes feel like they are really "awake" but know that they need to eat. So, once again, lets start with some ground rules:. 3 If you currently only drink coffee in the morning, keep in mind t...
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Eat to Compete!: May 2015
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Thursday, May 28, 2015. Kitchen Clean-up: 4 foods to toss in the garbage today. A few weeks ago, I posted about. Spring cleaning the pantry. Building off of that theme, I sometimes am asked if there are any foods that shouldnt even be regularly brought into the house. While I am a fan of moderation and treating oneself on occasion, there are some foods better left un-stocked and only purchased in small quantities when treat time arrives. Here are just a few of those foods. 1 Bulk bags of chips or cheetos.
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Eat to Compete!: January 2015
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Thursday, January 29, 2015. One food you should be eating during Super Bowl XLIX. As we near this weekend, Im sure many of you are planning your menu for the big game on Sunday night. Amid the delicious dishes you might choose, there is one ingredient you should be sure to include: avocados. Why? Avocados are packed with nutrients that are especially important for football fans. Keep your eyes sharp during the game by getting your daily lutein! Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
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Eat to Compete!: June 2015
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Why I Won't Belittle My Athletes as Motivation. This morning - for the third week in a row - I shared the lap pool with one of the local swim. These practices have unfortunately become expected in some settings. Other coaches and trainers often ignore this type of treatment of athletes, believing that this is what needs to be done to make athletes the best. Whether the athlete is 6 or 60 years old, I disagree. . Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Pre-workout Eating: Don't do what I did.
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Eat to Compete!: April 2015
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Sports RD Race Report: 9-Mile Ride N Tie. Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Spring Cleaning the Pantry: A Step-by-Step Tutorial. Although the cold temps are once again swinging through Chicago area this week, the calendar tells me it is spring. What a great time to spring clean more than just the bedrooms, living room and garage - how about the pantry too? Overwhelmed by the idea and not sure where to start? Follow these steps for a performance-supporting pantry in no time! By ea...
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Eat to Compete!: August 2015
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015. 5 School Lunches That Make the Grade. As athletes prepare backpacks and workout bags to go back to school, parents are preparing pantries and refrigerators for school lunches. I often hear complaints about not knowing what to pack each day to make sure athletes actually eat what is packed, but also properly fuel themselves in preparation for after-school or evening practices. Here are 5 school lunches that earn an A from this sports dietitian:. The Tried and True. Whether you ...
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Eat to Compete!: 4 Fueling Strategies Athletes Should Try Now Before Going Back to School
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Thursday, July 30, 2015. 4 Fueling Strategies Athletes Should Try Now Before Going Back to School. Outlines multiple breakfast options depending on your particle morning routine. The second blog article is especially for my athletes who have early-morning practices that make it difficult to eat. Check out " It's Too Early to Eat - Help! If this applies to you or your athlete. Remember that pumpkin and sunflower seeds and sunflower seed butter are all still great shelf-stable protein/healthy fat options.
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