Month: October 2012

Don’t Let Halloween Treats Scare You

If Haunted Houses, goblins and ghouls aren’t scary enough this Halloween, the candy your kids bring home or the overflowing bowl of sweet treats in your office may leave you frightened. However, I have 3 simple tips for a healthier Halloween. Check them out on this Let’s Talk Live DC TV segment: And check out these suggestions in print form by clicking here.

Don’t Let Halloween Treats Scare You!

If Haunted Houses, goblins and ghouls aren’t scary enough this Halloween, the candy your kids bring home or the overflowing bowl of sweet treats in your office may leave you frightened. However, I have 3 simple tips for a healthier Halloween. Check them out on this Let’s Talk Live DC TV segment: [brightcove vid=1910303705001&exp3=180211731001&surl=http://c.brightcove.com/services&pubid=115485208001&pk=AQ~~,AAAAGuN0bcE~,rS1wzGXkRNnKZBuQ4FRjFM7e28yVdmek&w=300&h=225] I had the pleasure of working with Pirate’s Booty, KIND Healthy Snacks and Wonderful Pistachios on this segment.

Sleep – a Critical Component to Sports Performance

Years ago hitting the gym and throwing around some steel was considered the most critical aspect of sports performance training. However, in more recent years a more comprehensive model of performance has developed based on decades of research on nutrition, sleep, psychology and several other critical components of an athlete’s training regimen. As a sports dietitian with an Exercise Science degree and CSCS, I focus mainly on food & supplements though I sometimes discuss training. But lately I’ve found that I’m …

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Looking for the Best Nutrition Bar?

Nutrition bars fit a need: they are convenient. Portable nutrition at it’s best, no stopping, no drive throughs and your hunger pangs are taken care of in an instant. So which bar is best for you? That depends on your particular nutrition needs. However, most people are looking for one is either low sugar or low carb, high protein or gluten free. Find out what bar is right for you by checking out this article on Superstar Bars. Or, if …

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