Adequate hydration for all sports has an impact on performance and hydration demands for swimmers are no exception. There is limited data on the effects of dehydration and performance in young athletes. Parents and coaches stress the need for their young athletes to stay hydrated, but having clear cut guidelines on how to do that…
Fresh strawberry preserves is nothing, I repeat, nothing like store bought preserves. First of all, I can’t technically call this a jam, because the chunks of strawberry are too good..and big to classify as a “jam”, so, it’s preserves. If you’re intimidated by making preserves because you think you have to have a bunch of…
Did you know there is a disorder called Orthorexia Nervosa? Sounds like an eating disorder, doesn’t it? Orthorexia nervosa is not an official clinical diagnosed eating disorder, but it is gaining ground quickly. Many health professionals are using this term with their clients and patients who have an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy. You might…
You probably remember your grandma telling you to eat more roughage. She most likely did not know why she was telling you that, but it was advice passed down for generations. We now know much more about roughage, commonly referred to as fiber. So, what is fiber and why should you care if you get…
Do you know how expensive protein bars are? Geez, they will break you and I don’t know about you, but they don’t taste very good. Homemade protein bars taste soooo much better and these Peanut Butter Vanilla Protein Bars will make it easy for you to grab a pre/post workout snack and not forget. Check…
I am constantly thinking about after school snacks. Our nightly routine has been about the same for 3 years. Kids get home from school, eat a snack, off to swim, dinner. That “off to swim” is the part of the evening I think the most about. I know how important that after school snack is…
Healthy eating goals are in full swing and this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Lime Vinaigrette is going to keep you on the right path. There is nothing bad about this salad. Full of whole grains, veggies, fiber, monounsaturated fats and FLAVOR! Quinoa has taken a bit of a back seat lately. It…
If you’re a veteran energy ball maker, you know how easy they are to make. I make a ton and once you have all the basic ingredients and a food processor, you are set for all types of flavor combinations. I’ll be completely honest, most of my recipes come from experimentation and this one was…