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This just in! Creatine and Dehydration: True or False?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Creatine Does Not Promote Dehydration or Rhabdomyolysis in Athletes WOODLAND PARK, CO, AUGUST 25, 2010 – Recent media reports have suggested that ingestion of the dietary supplement creatine monohydrate may have contributed to the hospitalization of several … Continue reading
The Biggest Loser: How far is TOO far?
A simple wish: to get healthy, to get fit, to lose that unwanted weight. By entering a “game show” admired by Americans all around on competing to lose the most weight, one contestant takes it a bit too far. Please … Continue reading
Sticker Shopping: What are you eating?
When shopping at the grocery store: You can tell whether a product is Organic, Genetically Modified or Conventional by the sticker… Organic: five digits starting with a “9″ Genetically Modified: five digits starting with “8″ Conventional: 4 digits hmmm… interesting … Continue reading
Fresh Gluten-Free Recipes
Lemon Cucumber Tofu Salad Ingredients 2 lemon cucumbers, quartered then sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices 1 handful of fresh dill (about 2/3 cup loosely packed) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 big pinches … Continue reading
Beat the Heat
Summer is here in full force and it’s finally time to get out of the house! I know we all get excited to get out and move once the weather is nice but precautions need to be taken to avoid … Continue reading
How to Stock Your Athlete’s Kitchen
Athletes want to be healthy and try to make healthy meals, but training and work time often sabotage their intentions. Lack of time is not an excuse to healthy eating. Time to get control and to stop the excuses! Eating … Continue reading
Seed Power
Wow! What a winter. Today was the first day that we hit double digits in a week. I took advantage of this “heat wave” and went outside for a nice short brisk jog and fed the birds. As I distributed … Continue reading
Happy 2010 … to a fresh start!!
This will be a great 2010 with a clean slate to a new decade and new beginnings. Think about a healthy start to permanent lifestyle changes. It’s a great day to start with a good dose of Vitamin D in … Continue reading
Are You Hibernating?
With all the cold, ice and snow, it’s time to get out and “play”. Sled, run, go to a gym, shovel snow … just move. When you return home, detox with a warm bowl of homemade soup with seasonal vegetables, … Continue reading
Bringing Sustainability into the Kitchen! Hint: Think Local!
Let’s cook together! This weekend, why not set a challenge for yourself and/or your family? The Mission: Serve a meal using all locally purchased ingredients. The Benefits: A healthy, sustainable, and economical meal. (Oh yes, and quite tasty!) quinoa with … Continue reading