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Eat to Compete: Nutrition Basics for Runners/triathletes

Posted: 04/11/2012

 Many serious runners and triathletes are looking for that “edge” that will translate into better race times. While some supplements and sports products have their place in the training regimen; most products will not provide the athlete with the winning formula. In fact, most of the top racers succeed because of two main ingredients: quality training fueled...

Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Posted: 03/14/2011

Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe4 small sweet potatoes, washed and cut into thin "sticks"1 tablespoon canola oilSalt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika, to tasteCooking sprayPreheat oven to 450 degrees. In medium bowl, toss sweet potato sticks with oil and seasonings. Put sticks on baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes.Makes 4 servingServing...

Healthy Ingredients = Fewer Calories in Kids

Posted: 11/13/2010

Food for Thought:Who says organic food isn’t worth the extra cost? A new study suggests that buying healthier but costlier ingredients may be the better deal in the long run. Replacing less healthy ingredients with more wholesome substitutes is not only more nutritious; it also reduces your kids’ daily caloric intake, according to a study presented last October at...

A Little Dehydration Has a Big Impact

Posted: 10/02/2010

If you want to perform at your best in sport or exercise, you've got to keep your body adequately hydrated throughout your activity. Sweating away even just 1 percent of your body weight (a pound and a half for a 150-pound person) can place added stress on your cardiovascular system. Losing 2-3 percent of your weight can impair your physical performance. Dehydration can also...