Everyone gets the bedtime ‘munchies’. As athletes, these moments can be especially detrimental to your nutritional health and performance if this means grabbing a bag of your favorite nacho cheese-flavored chips or a bowl of chocolate crunchies cereal. Is there a food that can satisfy these cravings and be beneficial at the same time? Surprisingly, […]
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September 4, 2018
Glutathione, the toxin hunter!
NutritionLearn why every athlete should make this an essential part of their diet through the consumption of whey protein.
Continue readingAugust 25, 2018
Ionic alfalfa, an old solution to a new problem.
Nutrition, VideosIonic alfalfa is a great source of micronutrients, of which are in short supply in our nutrition. Learn why everyone including athletes should incorporate this as part of a healthy diet.
Continue readingAugust 19, 2018
Proteins and the game of Scrabble
Nutrition, VideosLearn how amino acids are broken down in your body and reassembled into something your body needs. Proteins and the game of Scrabble
Continue readingAugust 2, 2018
Three quick tips for nutrient timing on training days, Rick Gillis PhD
Exercise, NutritionTip #1 – It all starts with breakfast. For early workouts or events, choose foods with carbs AND protein (and avoid foods packed full of simple sugars, for example most breakfast cereals!). Carbs (low glycemic foods like whole or multigrain toast, cooked rolled oats, etc) and to a lesser extent, protein (hard boiled eggs, greek […]
Continue readingJune 10, 2018
Health benefits of molasses by Rick Gillis, PhD
NutritionWe all enjoy a bit of sugar and sweetness now and then. As athletes, carbs can be very good to help glycogen levels in your muscles but too much of the wrong ones are definitely not beneficial. As is probably no surprise, most refined sugar (known as sucrose) has little or no nutritional value other […]
Continue readingApril 15, 2018
Golf and nutrition. Rick Gillis, PhD
NutritionAs the weather is turning warmer in the northern latitudes, the golf courses are awakening from a long winter’s nap and competitive golf teams are starting practice in earnest. Although often overlooked, nutrition plays a key role in the ability to stay both mentally and physically focused. Playing 18 holes can span the duration of […]
Continue readingFebruary 25, 2018
Better versus best on game day. Rick Gillis, PhD
NutritionOne of the biggest and most important challenges any athlete has to make is what to fuel your body with on game day…when it really counts! My son’s ‘go to’ is the choice on the left and is great ‘comfort’ food for him as he knows his body performs well on it. Something to consider […]
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4 Easy Tips for Superbowl Parties. Rick Gillis, PhD
Nutrition1. Don’t go hungry. Don’t go to a party hungry. This seems simple to say but is often not easy to accomplish. The problem with being hungry when you arrive at the party is that your body wants something quick to fill the tank. For most of us, this results in reaching for the sweets, cakes, […]
Continue readingJanuary 28, 2018
Protein Power Punch! Rick Gillis, PhD
NutritionProtein is unique among the major nutritional categories (fats, carbs, and protein) in that it’s the only one that if you don’t use it, you lose it. The food industry has recognized this and provides multiple protein powder options for those who want to balance their nutrition throughout the day. Thankfully, there are many options […]
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