11 12 '16
This section has recent questions from readers about nutrition. The newest questions are always on top. The section will continue to expand as readers send in their questions. Question: Is it recommended to see a dietician? Answer: Not necessarily, although registered dietitians (RDs) have training and expertise in nutrition far beyond that of...
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11 12 '16
What has been taught to athletes for decades has become a fad in lay magazines. That fad is how often to eat. What’s the real scoop? Let us make an analogy as we begin. Presume that your body is a car. Instead of food, the energy source to make a car operate is gasoline or...
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11 12 '16
This article is a continuation of “Diet versus Performance: Part 1.” It deals with sugar intake among other items, as well as the ‘perfect diet’ that many say is out there, but no one seems to have found quite yet. Carbonation Carbonation from soda’s and other beverages does not appear to affect the stomachs emptying...
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11 12 '16
Often, when we work out or are an athlete performing at intense levels, we wonder how our diet affects our performance. Following are a few tips. Simple Steps for Determining Diet Intake vs Performance Output 1. Everyone needs to know how to ready food labels so that he or she knows the number of grams...
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11 12 '16
Everyone would like to prevent weight gain to some extent so, what do we do? To help prevent an increase in weight follow these simple steps: Avoid excess alcohol consumption Reduce Stress Guard against depression. Reduce boredom and frustration Avoid poor eating habits Avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Perform aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes...
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11 12 '16
Some of the “side effects” are that excessive carbohydrates can cause an increase in the total caloric intake, causing obesity. In the U.S., over one-half the population is overweight. However, being obese is different from being overweight. An individual is considered obese when weight is 20% (25% in women) or more over the maximum desirable...
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11 12 '16
High Sugar foods are simple carbohydrates that provide calories, but minimal nutritional benefits. On the other hand, complex carbohydrates provide calories, vitamins and minerals as well as fiber. Thus, there is stark contrast between the two and their respective benefits. As a result, it is wise to limit processed and refined sugars in your daily...
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11 12 '16
In the following discussion, we will address carbohydrates, associated weight gain from eating too much of a good thing, and typical treatment of the problems arising from overeating of carbohydrates. We are all familiar with the term carbohydrates, which also goes by other names such as starches, simple sugars, sugars, complex carbohydrates, diet – carbohydrates,...
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11 12 '16
Feeling invigorated due to exercise and controlling your weight is all a matter of energy balance. Ask yourself this question: “Does your weight go up and down like a yo-yo?” In the likeness of Dr. Phil, Dr. Tindall says that, “if the weight scale keeps you emotionally off balance, consider a different scale – one...
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11 12 '16
The ability to perform and frequently engage in a vigorous physical activity requires that you be in good health. It also depends on nutrition, i.e., we can apply the “you are what you eat” rule. Adequate intake of fluids and carbohydrates are very important for enhancing athletic performance. As we have discussed in other sections,...
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