Adequate Daily Fluid Intake is a Key to Athletic Success
Drinking an adequate amount of water (fluids) is essential for top athletic performance. Water (fluid) is the most often nutrient neglected by athletes. If the you do not drink enough water (fluids), you will become dehydrated. When you become dehydrated, strength and endurance will be cut in half. If dehydration is not treated successfully, then you will continue to perform poorly, risking a heat illness. Heat illnesses can be life threatening!
How Many Calories Do Your Kids Need Each Day?
As a parent or guardian, making sure your kids are getting enough to eat daily will help to ensure they are healthy and growing. Know how many calories they need each day and how many calories they are eating is a useful tool to make sure they are growing & have enough calories to do all they things they want to do each day.
Nutritional Strategies for Gaining Weight by Building Strong Muscles
Nutritional Strategies for Gaining Weight by Building Strong Muscles By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Calorie Needs If you want to build strong muscles and gain
Excellent Website for Gluten-Free Menu Choices at Popular Restaurant Chains
If you have been diagnosed with Adult Celiac Disease, you need maintain a gluten-free diet even when you eat out. Here’s an excellent website which details gluten-free choices at many popular restaurant chains.
Southwest Chicken Bean Soup
This is one of my favorite easy-to-fix recipes with a Southwest flare. You can use rotisserie chicken or poach some chicken tenders. It’s a crowd pleaser especially with my grandkids.
Guidelines for Becoming a Vegetarian
There are many types of vegetarian diet eating patterns in today’s world. Who knew there were so many different types of vegetarian diets?
Fisher House: The Blessing Business and you
Fisher Houses provide home away from home comfort for military and veteran families during a medical event and were born out of concern for injured combat veterans returning home.
Grocery Shock? Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Shoestring
Americans may find food shopping more challenging when trying to stay on track with their budget, while feeding their family a balance of important nutrients each day, in today’s economy.
All Family Matters Matter
All families are different and come with different issues. Some are small and some are more complex, but all are important to address.
Organizing & Planning Your Healthy Meals: A Checklist for Your Health
When you are trying to move to a healthier diet, organizing and planning your meals is essential. Practical ways to help you!
Dealing with the Picky Eater – The Battle Between Parents and Children
Winning the war on what the child should eat or not eat is a continuing issue in every family in every generation.
Back to School with Allergies and Asthma
By James Sublett, M.D. When most parents think about preparing for a new school year, the first thing that comes to mind is probably school supplies
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How to Make Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Wash
How to Make Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Wash By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. We had this discussion with my pickleball group about how to clean your
Corn Jalapeno Guacamole
Corn Jalapeno Guacamole By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. I live in Indiana and homegrown corn season is all summer long. The Aces bi-color corn is our
The Health Benefits of Blueberries…My Favorite Fruit.
The Health Benefits of Blueberries…My Favorite Fruit. By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Blueberries have lots of health benefits and they taste good, too. Blueberries are high
Time to Get Serious About Downsizing that Ring Around your Waist
It’s time to get serious about downsizing that ring around your waist. Eating better and become active every day will help you to reach your goals and you will feel better and have more energy to do all the things you want to do each day. Knowing how many active calories you are burning each day will be helpful accomplishing your goal of waist management!
