When you are a competitive athlete, highly trained and highly motivated like everyone else in your event, what can push you beyond your competitors is diet. According to Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN, sports nutritionist for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Chiefs, nutrition can make …
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Do you frequently feel fatigued, or experience muscle soreness, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, and feelings of apathy - especially during these winter months? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may be deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D has long been known as the "sunshine vitamin," and for …
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February is American Heart Month, so don't forget to give your heart some love this month with a little extra nutrition boost! According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. But here's the good news: heart disease is …
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Whatever happened to Buckwheat? No, we are not referring to the Little Rascals! In America, buckwheat can be unfamiliar to the general public simply because it is not a staple crop like it is in other parts of the world. The name might lead you to believe it's a cereal …
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It's getting to be that time of year when everyone is putting away their bikes and pulling out their skis. What better way to spend a weekend enjoying the fresh mountain air then hitting the slopes with friends and family?
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With more Americans eating out and consuming portion sizes astronomically larger than before, cooking and family meals have been swapped for convenience and frenzied eating on the go. It is no wonder that one third of Americans are obese, and two thirds are overweight or obese.
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As the weather has cooled off over the past few weeks, it is nice to take comfort in warm, savory foods that heat you to the core. Those cool, crisp salads that refreshed us in the summer are no more - it's time for warm, hardy dishes! The most humble …
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One of the visible signs that autumn is approaching is the arrival of those bright orange orbs we all know as pumpkins. Pumpkins have been in our food supply for thousands of years. The word "pumpkin" comes from the Greek pepon, which means "large melon." While most of us associate …
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There's something about autumn. Crisp breezes set the trees ablaze in vivid colors. Boots and scarves come out of hiding. Rainfall causes umbrellas to bloom like flowers in May, nudging people indoors in search of comforting fall staples: warm pastries, piping hot tea, frothy espresso drinks, hot cocoa, and of …
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No one likes to talk about prunes in public. Long the objects of jokes, prunes (dried plums) are the forgotten child when discussing the abundance of fruits and vegetables available for us to eat each day. Although the season is ending, they are still available in some farmers markets and …
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As fresh organic farmers' markets wind down and we head back to the grocery stores for our produce, we have a choice: organic or conventional? When shopping, people are always looking for bargains and ways to stretch their dollar as far as possible. With the cost of food steadily rising, …
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Personal accountability is written all over the Affordable Health Care Act. When it comes to Medicaid Expansion, how is personal responsibility factored in? Being responsible for one's own health is part of the health care cost equation, but not always easy to create. Accountability is normally viewed as being responsible …
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Berry season is in full swing and two of the most nutrient packed varieties of berries couldn't be farther apart. Blackberries are found everywhere and the bushes grow like weeds. Huckleberries, on the other hand are the jewels of North Idaho and in fact the state fruit. The small round …
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