Fluid Facts For Active Lifestyles

Fluid Facts For Active Lifestyles; Sport Nutrition by Nancy Clark

If you are a serious exerciser who works up a good sweat, you might have wondered how much you should drink before, during, and after a hard workout. According to the American College of Sports Medicine's(ACSM) (2007) latest update on fluid needs for athletes, only you can determine that answer because fluid needs vary greatly from person to person. Here is what ACSM has to say: >>>

Optimize Athletic Performance

New POWERBAR(R) Performance System With Advanced Sports Nutrition Science to Optimize Athletic Performance

The new PowerBarPOWERBAR(R) Performance System, an innovative three-step guide designed to help recreational athletes navigate through sports nutrition guidelines and product choices for key phases of exercise, and to provide experienced athletes with the essential tools to optimize their personal sports nutrition program is now available to consumers nationwide. >>>

Multivitamins Food Nutrition

Americans Don't Make Grade When it Comes to ABC's of Nutrition, Multivitamins Food Nutrition

While the majority of Americans believe they are very or somewhat knowledgeable about multivitamins (67%), many do not know which vitamins and minerals are essential for the body or what vitamins and minerals are responsible for specific functions in the body, according to a survey released by the not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC). >>>

Balance Key to Sports Nutrition

Balance Key to Sports Nutrition by Sylvia Blay

You don't have to eat a special diet, consume sport drinks or use supplements to reach your peak performance level. Instead, it's about choosing the right kinds of foods in the right amounts.
Eating a balanced diet is the first key to sports nutrition. The right combination of calories from carbohydrates, proteins and fats will give you the energy you need to perform well. >>>

The Saying, You Are What You Eat, Plays Big in The World of Sports and Nutrition

When it comes to nutrition and athletic performance, Sue McIlraith doesn't mince words. "If you're eating crap, you can't expect great performance," said McIlraith, a registered dietitian with Affinity Health System.

"If you want to have this body of yours perform as a high-performance engine, then you've got to treat it that way. That means the food coming in as well as how you're treating it. If you're pouring drugs into your body, alcohol, junk food, it's not going to perform for you the way you want it to." >>>

Understanding Food Nutrition Labels Challenging for Many People

Food Nutrition Labels In one of the most rigorous studies ever conducted to determine how well people comprehend the information provided on food nutrition labels, researchers have found that the reading and math skills of a significant number of people may not be sufficient to extract the needed nutrition information, according to an article published in the November issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. >>>

Food Nutrition Trends of 2008

With 2008 here, we all are looking for that magic pill that will make us look and feel better. You will find out that the magic pill is no longer a pill, and nutrition trends of 2008 will put you on the right path. "Nutrition can be confusing if you listen to all the hype," said Dr. Clive R. Spray, a biochemist and leader in nutrition research for the past 11 years for Mayorlabs.com.

How can we improve the health of our family and ourselves? >>>