It is well known that weight-bearing activities such as walking, running or weightlifting stimulate bone development. Bones, like muscles, get stronger when they are used. But is activity alone enough to maintain strong bones?
Whether you’re recovering from a recent stress fracture, mending a pulled muscle, or hoping to avoid any sports-related injury, the foods you choose are vital to both injury recovery as well as injury prevention.
Whether they have lived in Colorado their whole life, or only for a few summers, it seems that every Coloradan shares the same top two secrets to a successful day in the mountains: sunscreen and snacks.
Today, there are a lot of options available in the dairy case at the grocery store, and many people have lots of questions about milk substitutes. What are these popular non-dairy beverage choices, how are they made, and are they really adequate alternatives to cow’s milk?
Each season and sport brings its own set of challenges — for spring and summer athletics, outside temperatures require careful thought about body temperature regulation and adequate fluids, in addition to the consideration of nutrition for peak athletic performance.
You have committed to eating healthy and increasing physical activity, and have had a great week doing so. Then comes your busy weekend. You are out Saturday morning running errands with your family when, short for time and desperately hungry, they suggest your favorite fast food restaurant.
Lasting trend or fading fad? The blended smoothie can be a challenging food to keep up with — whether it’s the hot new “must add” ingredient, the newest state-of-the-art blender or recommendations for decreasing sugar consumption.
Regardless of whether you’re a sprinter or a thrower, a baseball player or a swimmer, protein is an essential nutrient your body needs daily.
Fact: Dairy is the No. 1 source of calcium in the United States.
Proper meal planning should always carefully include healthy snacks. Snacks are particularly important for athletes who need a constant source of healthy energy.