Train for Life

Category: Nutrition Tips

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    How do you “navigate” Thanksgiving dinner with wellness in mind? Optimize what you can. What side dishes can you “tweak” to make healthier? Instead of a rich green bean casserole with heavy cream or butter, try brussel sprouts roasted with olive oil and topped with pomegranate seeds. Remember the healthy plate model. 1/2 of Plate:  Non-starchy vegetables…

  • Combat Stress by Eating Right

    INFLAMMATION What is it? A natural process that occurs when chemicals are released in the body, which can be helpful for healing injury and fighting infection. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, there is an elevated risk of major diseases, such as: Arthritis Depression Diabetes Cancer Heart Disease Does your regular diet include these foods? Chamomile Tea…

  • How To Eat Well

    It is that time of the year again… Back to school. Back to work. Did you start a new school or a new job? Are you ready to improve your eating habits and overall diet once and for all? Or, maybe you just need to put an end to your summer rituals: sugary sweet cocktails, ice cream sundaes, s’mores, and many more?…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Turmeric Milk Benefits Decreases inflammation, which can relieve heartburn and indigestion Decreases risk of heart attacks, due to the effects of curcumin Slows progression of Type 2 Diabetes Fights cancer Protects the brain, due to the effects of turmerone Decreases joint pain, such as arthritis Improves sleep *Caution:  Turmeric may slow blood clotting, thereby individuals…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Start this month’s Thirsty Thursday blog series with a detoxifying and cleansing elixir… L E M O N    W A T E R   Drink lemon water warm or cold, receive the benefits either way! For the past year, I sip warm lemon water every morning (whether it is 4AM, 6AM, or 8AM) and I have witnessed smart changes in…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Are you inundated with the surge of healthy, detox cleanses hitting the market shortly after January 1st?  Are you confused about which concoction to try? Do you have a limited budget and time, and want a quick, simple, and inexpensive drink? Two Words: Lemon Water Try it warm before your morning cup of coffee or cold during your workout. Speaking from personal…

  • Beat the 3PM Slump!

    Energy Boosting Foods to Keep You Alert from 9AM – 5PM High Fiber Cereal Jaimie Davis, PhD, RD, who is a research associate at USC found that eating a high carbohydrate, high fiber breakfast produces the highest level of alertness during the middle of the day. Whole Grain Crackers with Low-Fat Cottage Cheese Whole Wheat…

  • Thirsty Thursday Healthy Hydrating Drink!

    Do you frequently meander down this aisle at the grocery store? Do you rely on these drinks to start your day or make it past the 3PM slump? Do you use this drink to meet your nutritional needs each day? Sports Drinks are beneficial for athletes who participate in prolonged intense physical activity lasting more than one hour; for example, long-distance…

  • Rules for Exercising, Eating, and Entity

    Are you an elite competitor training for the next bodybuilding event? Or, Are you a fitness novice struggling to adopt a stable exercise routine? Or,  Are you some place in the middle maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle, while always in search of ways to increase your stamina, muscle mass, and improve diet? According to Jim Stoppani, Ph.D,…

  • Veggie Flax Muffin

    It is Monday morning and you just drank the last sip of coffee in your mug. Now, your tummy is growling… What do you do? Pick up your mug and make a Veggie Flax Muffin! The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for the vegetable group is 3 – 5 servings.  To meet this need, consume 1 – 2…