Eating on the Run
Runners on the go with limited time and money need a food plan that combines solid nutrition, convenience, and relatively low cost. We need our carbs, moderate protein and fat, preferably consumed w ...
Understanding Food Sensitivities
Food sensitivities are a commonly misunderstood topic. What are food sensitivities? Are they the same as food allergies? Can a person develop a sensitivity after eating something for years with no ...
WHY FIBER
A regular daily intake of fiber helps keep our bowels working regularly and prevent constipation. By providing bulk and softening stool, the pressure of hard bowel movements is eliminated.
Fibr ...
Has anyone used Lactagen?
I've been Lactose Intolerant since I was 5. I've tried everything out there (lactaid, digestive advantage, dairy ease, etc.) and nothing worked. I was tired of having to take something everytime ...
How do you stay well on the road?
In today's marketplace, most people have to travel for their job. Meetings out of town, tradeshows and industry seminars are things that keep us informed in our field. We've just launched a travel s ...
Eating while injured
Having a regular running routine is great. One feels energized, weight is at an appropriate level, and one has a little more latitude when it comes to diet. However, when one is injured (as I am cur ...
We're Drinking Our Way To Fatness
Drink This, Not That!
Not only are we eating too many calories, we’re drinking them up too. A study from the University of North Carolina found that we are now consuming 450 calories a day from bever ...
The Lowdown on So-Called "Digestive" Yogurts
You’ve undoubtedly seen the ads for those digestion-promoting yogurts like DanActive® and Activia® that claim to aid in reducing constipation, bloating, and other intestinal symptoms by replacing “goo ...
Female Athletes Who Under-eat
According to researchers at Oregon State University, a new sports-related medical syndrome, dubbed the “female athlete triad,” may be affecting the health of female athletes. The components of the t ...
