The Dietitian's Digest

The Dietitian’s Digest

  • Apple or Pear

    When it comes to the whole piece of fruit, pears are slightly higher in fiber, while apples have the edge on Vitamin C.  Both are excellent choices for your summer fruit bowl because they tend not to attract fruit flies and can hold up against the warmer days.  However, when it comes to body shape…

  • Running on Empty

    Will running on empty burn a greater amount of body fat, leaving you ultimately leaner, faster?

  • Should My Son Use Muscle Drinks?

    A mom recently asked me if it was ok that her teenage son was drinking commercial protein drinks everyday to help bulk up this summer.  He was drinking one, 20 ounce container every day.  They recently added them to the vending areas at the health club next to the Gatorade machine so they both figured…

  • Practice Makes Perfect

    Practicing your pregame meal perfects your performance when it comes time for the real deal. Learn the food science behind the 3-4 hour recommendation.

  • Dehydrating Symptoms

    Here are a few quick reminders about the symptoms of dehydration now that the days are growing longer, hotter and you are most likely gearing up for a race or two. 1) Thirst is a poor indicator of whether you should drink, because once your mind registers thirst, you are already dehydrated. You may need…

  • Know Your Sweat Rate

    Knowing your sweat rate should not be dismissed by athletes as being over rated.  A minor level of dehydration causes a measurable decline in performance and endurance. Injury rates increase and your training doesn’t yield the biggest bang for the buck. Calculating your sweat rate is fast and easy. All you need to do is:…