Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Oct 08, 2009
By Brandon McDearis
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Aug 13, 2009
By Brandon McDearis
Eating properly while preparing for endurance events such as a marathon is crucial to one's success, yet many athletes do not fuel themselves as sufficiently as they should. Even with the time restraints of a strict training schedule, it is possible to consistently consume foods that will help you achieve your physical aspirations.
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Jul 22, 2009
By Brandon McDearis
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on May 25, 2009
This pizza and salad combo is a great post-workout meal, because it is not only low in fat, but also a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Quick and simple, this meal can be made in a hurry and feed a family for less than $20.
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Apr 27, 2009
Here is an easy pasta dish that can be prepared in no time. The whole wheat pasta and the summer vegetables make this a very healthy alternative to the traditional cream-based primavera. Feel free to vary from the recipe, by adding or omitting your choice of vegetables, and by using whatever type of pasta that you may have lying around in the cupboard. This can be a strictly vegan meal, or it can be mixed with a protein source. It serves up to 8.
Ingredients:
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Feb 05, 2009
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Oranges & Honey
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Dec 01, 2008
This is the perfect time of year to pair your sandwich or salad with a nice hot bowl of tomato soup. Not only will it warm your tummy on a cold winter's day, it may protect your ticker, too!
That's right. The almighty tomato may thwart the type of inflammation that sets the stage for heart disease. Tomatoes are a top source of vitamin C, which may play a critical part in preventing the inflammatory processes that can damage your heart. In one study, people who consumed a tomato-based soup for 2 weeks - adding 72 milligrams of vitamin C to each day - had higher blood levels of the vitamin and decreased markers of inflammation. Not only are tomatoes good for you, they can be used in a lot of heart-healthy meals, from soups to salads to salsa.
When selecting tomatoes never buy tomatoes that are stored in a cold area since cold temperatures can damage tomatoes. Choose plump tomatoes with smooth skins that are free from bruises, cracks, or blemishes. Depending on the variety, ripe tomatoes should be completely red or reddish-orange.
Store tomatoes at room temperature (above 55 degrees) until they have fully ripened. This will allow them to ripen properly and develop good flavor and aroma. Try to store tomatoes out of direct sunlight, because sunlight will cause them to ripen unevenly. If you must store them for a longer period of time, place them in the refrigerator. Serve them at room temperature. Chopped tomatoes can be frozen for use in sauces or other cooked dishes.
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Oct 31, 2008
Gu and Gatorade and PowerBars have long been quick energy fixes for endurance athletes. For a couple bucks a pop, you can energize yourself with some maltodextrin in it's various forms for a good 45 minutes until the calories are burned and you pop another gel or sip some more drink or take another chewy bite of a vanilla crisp energy bar. All of those energy sources are great products for endurance sports, but they hold little water to a much more cost-effective source of energy: WORDS.
Words are free and when used in the right way, can energize someone much better than maltodextrin. You don't even have to re-say them every 45 minutes to an hour.
When you are at the Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon in Wilmington this weekend, or the City of Oaks Marathon in Raleigh, remember to not just cheer for those athletes during the race, but speak words of encouragement before their difficult endeavor and speak words of recognition after the amazing feat of athleticism they have just accomplished.
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Oct 27, 2008
It's not an old wives tale, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. A nutritious, well-balanced morning meal not only sustains your energy levels better than endless cups of coffee, but it also can help:
- Boost weight loss efforts. Research shows that breakfast eaters are more successful at losing weight and maintaining that weight loss compared to breakfast skippers.
- Sharpen your mind. People who consume a high-fiber breakfast stay more alert than those who start their day with a high-fat meal, according to research.
- Protect your cardiovascular system. A study revealed that people who consumed whole-grain cereals rather than refined cereals had a lower risk of heart disease.
- Strengthen your immune system. The right breakfast choices help you start your day with immune-boosting vitamins and minerals.
Following are some tips on finding a breakfast that's healthy and enjoyable.
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Oct 02, 2008
Apples have many nutrition benefits. They are low in calories, have no fat, and are high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. A study published in the September 2002 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that the flavonoids (plant pigments with antioxidant activity) found in apples may reduce the risk of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and asthma. Quercetin, an antioxidant flavonoid found in high concentrations in apples, is thought to be responsible for apples' potential benefit in preventing lung cancer.
