Winter Squash:Delicious and Nutritious!

By Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern As fall weather starts to set in it means new produce comes into season! One of my favorite categories of cold weather produce is winter squash, which can unfortunately be a little overwhelming. With so many varieties, how do you know which is ripe? How do you cook it? [...]

Fake Dyes Added to Food Might Lead to Cancer

Still looking for that natural ingredient in the dye Red 40?  Yeah, I haven’t found it either.  But I have recently discovered that the Center for Science in the Public Interest has found links of specific dyes to harmful consequences. Michael Jacobson, executive director at CSPI stated that the addition of these dyes does in [...]

Kids Who Skip Breakfast May Have Higher Obesity Risk

So we’ve been told since forever that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  But waking up in time to eat it means losing 15 minutes of sleep!  Those extra minutes are essential in the eyes of a twelve year old, as is that sleep but another blog for another day! According to [...]

Time To Taper

If you’re running a fall marathon like me, most likely your long runs are now behind you and it’s time to taper! Tapering is both an exciting and scary concept for most runners. By decreasing your mileage you are letting your body rest and recover before the big day, but at times it can feel [...]

Washington Post Deconstructs Problems with Obesity in America

In today’s Washington Post – Health and Science section the topic of discussion is obesity in America. Our own Rebecca Scritchfield was called to contribute about various restaurant meals and how, as the journalist labeled it, “Chains offer doses of Gluttony.” The Health and Science section has a few articles discussing such topics as: Michelle [...]

Large Study Finds Plant-Based Lower Carb Eating Reduces Death Risk

Everyone has heard “eat your fruits and veggies” — but what about the addition “it could save your life!” A large  study (as in 85,000 women and 45,000 men) has found that plant-based lower carb diets actually reduce death risk when compared to both animal-based lower carb diets and higher carb diets. Lower Carb Plant [...]

Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat

Is it possible to eat what you want without gaining weight? Many people, especially those who are chronic dieters are afraid this is not possible. Breaking away from the rigid set of dieting rules feels scary, and dieters are comfortable with the “restrictive” state diets teach. How can we learn to reshape our relationship with [...]

Chokeberries May Help Manage Weight, Blood Sugar

Have you ever heard of a chokeberry? Me neither, until I attended a nutrition research conference and learned that they are helping rats manage their weight.

Not Shocking: The “TV Commercial Diet” High in Sugar, Fat, Low in Nutrition

By: Allison Brewer, Intern I am truly a sucker for commercials.  Whatever I see, I want, be it a doughnut or the Magic Bullet.  It’s no secret commercials can make products “call your name”. The American Dietetic Association tested the influence of TV commercials on the health of Americans.  They set out to determine the [...]

Book Review, Part 2: Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance

In this second part of my book review, I wanted to  highlight some interesting points that I learned about how to refuel and energize your body using carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Each macronutrient plays a vital role in nutrient timing for before, during, and after your workout. Read below to see how what and when [...]