By now, most Canadians have heard about vitamin D, and our risk of having low levels of it during our long winter months. Vitamin D is a very important nutrient that is involved in a host of things in the body. It aids in calcium absorption and thus is a critical component in ensuring optimal bone health. Many of us may not be aware of Vitamin D’s many other role’s, including being involved in proper immune system and muscle functioning. Read story
Nutrition Tips for Weight Loss
March 22, 2011Losing weight (fat loss) is achieved by consuming less calories in your daily diet than you expend, placing yourself in negative energy balance. A personalized nutrition and exercise plan from a qualified professional that places you in a 300-500 calorie deficit is the safe and healthy way to go. Be sure that you are combining your nutrition plan with an individualized exercise and strength and conditioning program suited for weight loss. Read More…
Recipe: Chicken and Apple Lettuce Wraps
February 16, 2011These tasty chicken and apple lettuce wraps are a nice change for lunch. You can prep the filling the night before and if you don’t have chicken, you can use other fillings like ham and cheese, tuna, turkey and swiss and salmon. Read more… Read story
Nutrition for the Adolescent Athlete
July 15, 2010Nutrition needs are higher during adolescence (14-18 years) than any other time in the life cycle due to rapid growth, maturation and continued neural development. Junior elite athletes have increased needs for fluids, macro and micro-nutrients in order to fuel performance, enhance recovery and promote training adaptations. Underdeveloped heat and thirst regulation can predispose junior elite athletes to a higher risk of heat illness and dehydration. Read more… Read story
University of Nebraska-Omaha Switches to Chocolate Milk
April 23, 2010Packed with the protein and carbohydrates your body needs to rebuild muscle, PBCM has always known that chocolate milk is a great way to refuel after a hard workout. The athletes and coaches at the University of Nebraska-Omaha can’t help but agree. Read story
Science Says: Drink Chocolate Milk, Recover Faster
April 22, 2010A new study from James Madison University presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting suggests that drinking chocolate milk after your workout provides superior muscle recovery when compared to a high-carbohydrate recovery beverage with the same amount of calories.
Athletic Advice: Nutrition and Recovery
March 29, 2010Athletes put in countless hours at the gym, on the field and at the rink in order to train and compete at 100% of their physical potential. A well-timed and balanced recovery nutrition plan is critical to ensure training goals are met and that an athlete’s body is ready for the next day’s punishment.
Are your Culinary Skills Challenged? Chili is the answer!
March 23, 2010Many athletes lack the time to develop their cooking and meal preparation skills. They need meals that are easy, healthy, well balanced and can travel well. This is where the wondrous world of making chili can save even the most clueless chef!
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Immune Boosting Nutrition
March 12, 2010A healthy immune system is going to help keep you training at 100% of your physiological potential. Getting sick can throw your training off for a couple of days or a few weeks. In some cases, such as the athletes competing in the 2010 Olympic games, this could mean the difference between winning a medal or not!
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Iron in Athletes: Managing Your Intake
March 10, 2010
Females, adolescents and endurance athletes are at higher risk for iron depletion during exercise, which can lead to iron deficiency and anemia. It appears that these at risk groups have higher rates of iron turnover due to increased losses via sweat, internal bleeding, mechanical trauma, low dietary intake and a diet high in iron inhibitors.
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