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- September 19, 2011
Sports Nutrition – Nutrition Compliments Exercise
Nutrition Compliments Your Workouts… Exercise Alone isn’t Enough By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Whatever type of result you are looking for, nutrition can help you get their faster with more lasting results. In order to accomplish changes in your body composition, overall health, energy levels, and athletic performance, you need to exercise…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Sports Nutrition – Hydration Hype
Hydration Hype Cool off with water for your summer sports By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Why do we need water? Makes up 70% of muscle & 50-60% of body weight Digestion, absorption, & transport of nutrients Elimination of waste products Coolant for maintaining body temperature Lubricate joints, eyes, & air passages HOW…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Food Suggestions for Traveling Athletes
Food Suggestions for Traveling Athletes By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Are you an athlete that travels for training or competing? Then this article is for you! Read on to get the facts on eating well on the road… The Challenges Someone else plans the menu Unknown cooking methods Larger portions than often…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Sports Nutrition – Coaches Update for Good Nutrition
Coaches Update: How can I promote good nutrition with the athletes I coach? By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Practice what you preach! How meaningful is it for you to tell an athlete to choose healthy snacks and meals if you don’t choose them yourself? You are one of the most influential people in…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Sports Nutrition – Before Exercise
Nutrition Before Exercise or Sport Training By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Here are some ideas to get you fueled and ready to go before going for a workout or training for your sport. Choose Foods High in Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are digested quickly so they won’t be sitting in your stomach for a…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Sports Nutrition – After Exercise
What should I eat after exercise/sport? By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. The recovery meal after training/competing is the most important meal of the day for an athlete! What you eat after a workout greatly impacts your energy and stamina to workout again the next day. One of the most common reasons an…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Fluids & Sport Drinks for Athletes
Water is essential for the human body. It is required to maintain blood volume, regulate body temperature and allow muscle contractions to take place. During exercise, the body maintains its optimal body temperature through sweating. Heat is removed from the body when beads of sweat on the skin evaporate, which results in a loss of body…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Eating & Drinking During and After Sport
So… the much-anticipated event day has finally arrived. After enduring weeks of dedicated training, it is now time to deliver and enjoy the performance you have worked so hard for. During most sports, your body’s main fuel mix comes from carbohydrate (from muscle glycogen and blood glucose) and fat. Generally, if your training involves less…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Athletic Conditions
Click on the following for articles on various topics related to athletic conditions in athletes: Food allergy and intolerance in athletes Bone Health for athletes Low FODMAPs diet for IBS Fighting fatigue Dental Health Fact Sheet Cramps and stitches Diabetes and exercise Athletes with Celiac disease Eating Disorders in Athletes Runner’s Gut All of the…READ MORE - September 17, 2011
Physical Activity in Adults
People need to be active to be healthy. Our modern lifestyle and all the conveniences we’ve become used to have made us sedentary – and that’s dangerous for our health. Sitting around in front of the TV or the computer, riding in the car for even a short trip to the store and using elevators instead…READ MORE Next page
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– L.H, Nutrition Counselling Client
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