Don’t wish away the chill of spring just yet. Winter & early spring is the peak time for one of the hottest foods today – KALE. Although kale was around during ancient Roman times and a popular vegetable of the peasant class in the Middle Ages, it is just gaining the respect of Americans today. In fact, [...]
Transamerica® Cycling Safety & Protection: Ten Tips for a Successful Outdoor Road Season, Part 1
The outdoor road season is quickly approaching! Maybe you’ve already gone for your first outdoor ride, maybe you’re starting to get the itch. Your ultimate goal? Safety! 1. Bike Check Ideally, have your bike checked by a professional mechanic If you’re taking on the bike check yourself, your goal is just to make sure everything [...]
VQ & You
My name is Gillian Forsyth, I am a type 1 diabetic. These are not my first words because I want you to feel sorry for me; these are my first words because even if one person with type 1 diabetes should read this, I want them to know that they can achieve whatever they put [...]
Peaking at the Right Time
In the last article, I talked about mapping out your racing and training schedules so that you can appropriately target specific energy systems and know when and how you need to move toward more race-specific training. This time we’re going to focus in on that race-specific training period and how to deal with the challenges [...]
Exercise’s Role in Immunity, the Yin and the Yang -
Moderate exercise can actually have a beneficial, boosting effect on our immune health. On the other hand, intense & exhaustive exercise can contribute not only to inflammation and oxidative stress, but also immune dysfunction. Athletes who are adequately fed, and well-rested (both critical to stave off over-training syndrome), typically can handle the stress from exercise. Those who [...]
Helpful Guidelines For Appropriate Diet
Registered dietitians are asked frequently, and more so at this time of year as athletes are getting back to training, “I want to gain muscle while losing fat, and still have energy to train. How do I do this?” Unfortunately it is difficult for the body to do both, at the same time. Building muscle [...]
A Crock-Pot, Just What I Have Always Wanted!
“Gee thanks honey, a Crock-Pot. Just what I have always wanted!” Not quite what was on your wish list, but with the right kitchen appliances you can spend less time in the kitchen, and more time doing what you really what to be doing. Plus they’ll help you get the most favor and nutrition from your food. [...]
The Magic of Mushrooms
Mushrooms stand out as the only source of vitamin D in the produce aisle and one of the few non-fortified food sources. In fact, the Institute of Medicine recognizes them as the exception to the rule that plant foods don’t naturally contain vitamin D. Vitamin D helps build and maintain strong bones by helping the body absorb calcium, [...]
Quinoa – a Real “Wonder Grain”
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a pseaudo cereal/grain that has been grown for thousands of years in South America and was called the “gold of the Incas”. Unlike most grains in our diets, quinoa is a complete protein,meaning it contains all of the 9 essential amino acids (our body’s building blocks) that the human body cannot manufacture. In addition [...]
February is Cherry Month
Tart cherries are available as dried, frozen and juice, so they are extremely versatile and always available, making them the ideal power food to bring with you anytime, anywhere, for any exercise occasion. Dried cherries make a good grab-and-go snack Add dried cherries to a hot bowl of Irish Oats for a breakfast boost Create [...]
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