Snacks for Student Athletes
by Lori Sciame June 11th, 2021 | Diet
Children who participate in sports have special nutritional needs. From needing additional liquids, to requiring lots of protein to build muscles, active students should be mindful of what they eat and drink. Although all children should consume "good for them" foods, it is even more important for those that engage in rigorous workouts to not eat empty calories. For a lengthy list of healthy snacks, and to learn more about the proper foods for student athletes, visit our sister site, My Fitness Tunes, to read this informative post.
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Decoding Detox Diets
by Lori Sciame April 23rd, 2021 | Diet
Many men and women across the United States have chosen to jump on the detox diet bandwagon. They literally starve themselves to ensure rapid weight loss. With summer on the horizon, people may become desperate to drop unwanted pounds quickly in order to fit into last summer's swim suit so these types of diets will become even more popular. But do detox diets really work? More importantly, can they actually hurt a person more than help him or her? Read this article concerning the detox craze on our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes. You may
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Foods for Warmth
by Lori Sciame June 26th, 2020 | Diet
What one eats before or after a workout in cold weather can have a big impact on one's ability to stay warm. Instead of chilly foods, including frozen juice bars and frozen yogurt, one should focus on foods that actually warm the body. Click on this link to read an article on our sister web site, My Fitness Tunes, to learn more about what foods will keep an athlete warm during a foray in freezing temperatures. Think hot chocolate, chili, and more!
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Maintaining a Healthy Diet During Chemotherapy
by Editorial Team June 2nd, 2020 | DietWhile chemotherapy is literally a life saver, it comes with side effects that are very hard to deal with, as anyone who has been through it well knows. One of the most significant challenges of chemotherapy is maintaining a healthy diet, which the body needs to fight infection and maintain strength. Chemo is responsible for a wide range of issues that interfere with healthy eating and affect people quite differently: Chemo can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, appetite loss, changes in one’s sense of taste or smell that make eating unpleasant, dry mouth, mouth sores, sore throat,
Top Superfoods for Weight Loss That You Must Include in Your Diet
by Editorial Team February 19th, 2020 | DietWeight loss has become a major challenge for many people. Many are struggling with how to lose weight. Well, if you are such a person, this article is for you. There are some nutritious and low-calorie foods that can help an individual lose weight easily. These fitness companions are known as superfoods.
They have existed for many years because even in ancient times they were used for improving health and fitness. They are known as superfoods because they are nutrient dense. Alright, now to the meat of