Tag Archives: Nutrition

Nutrition, hydration tips can give marathon runners a leg up

Nutrition, hydration tips can give marathon runners a leg up
Runners need enough energy to perform at their best and to prevent injuries, advised registered dietitian Brooke Schantz, of the Loyola University Health System. Runners need enough energy to perform at their best and to prevent injuries, …
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Wanted: Food Lawyers!
(I blogged earlier this year on some of the key health, economic, and environmental benefits from strengthening New York City's regional food system.) Of course, the food movement does not need wonky lawyers to offer advice on crop rotation or how to …
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Health scare forces Edmonton endurance racer to slow down and embrace a new diet
Anything I get is made from foods. It's not synthetic.” “Raw foods, eating healthy, the whole bit. That's me today.” As her diet has improved and healthy food is introduced, Fedyna says, the less healthy choices — like premixed meal replacement …
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Officials Encourage New Yorkers To Eat Healthy
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and the city did its part Monday by giving some out on the first national "Food Day." At one of the events near Steinway Street in Queens, Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared Monday "Eat an Apple" day. …
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Mannatech and Texas Woman's University Announce the Development of a Nutrition

Mannatech and Texas Woman's University Announce the Development of a Nutrition
"This course prepares students to deliver a prescription for a healthy body and sound mind through good nutrition and lifestyle practices," said Dr. Chandan Prasad, Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at TWU. …
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Kit Kat vs. Twix: Which Halloween Candies are More Trick Than Treat?
We all know it's not health food, but the truth is that not all candies are created equal–even if they look and taste similar. So how do you know which candies will cause the least damage to the ghouls and goblins this Halloween? …
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Avoid These Health Food Imposters
She shares a love of food and healthy living with her readers and clients. Lindsey Walder Not all of the foods we think are healthy actually are! Here are some more of those perceived “healthy” foods and why they may not be the best choice. …
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