Fitness & Nutrition
Exercising before breakfast may be most healthful choice
Figuring out when to exercise could be just as important as the exercise itself, according to new research on the relationship between meal times and workouts. Some studies suggest that the effectiveness of exercise may be tied to when a person eats. However, it is rarely possible to translate findings from studies [...]
Healthful snacks can reduce feelings of fatigue
According to a new study, replacing sugar and saturated fat with vegetables can help reduce the impact of sleep deprivation. When we are exhausted but need to stay awake, many of us reach for a sugary snack. However, it is likely the more healthful options that can help fight [...]
Eating potato as effective as carbohydrate gels: Study
Consuming potato puree during prolonged exercise works just as well as a commercial carbohydrate gel in sustaining blood glucose levels and boosting performance in trained athletes, a new study suggests. “The research has shown that ingesting concentrated carbohydrate gels during prolonged exercise promotes carbohydrate availability during exercise and improves exercise [...]
Nutrition: 5 ideas for healthier, cheaper and less wasteful lunches
Whether you are packing lunches for your family or trying to improve your own lunch habits, planning the mid-day meal for on-the-go is a weekly, if not daily chore. It is obvious that what we eat for lunch affects our own well-being, but it can also take a toll on [...]
Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew
So is red meat good or bad for you? If the answer were only that simple. A team of international researchers recently rattled the nutrition world by saying there isn't enough evidence to tell people to cut back on red or processed meat, seemingly contradicting advice from prominent health experts [...]
Lessons on olive oil
Italians call it “olio d’oliva” – oil of the olive. And their rich use of olive oil may be one of the secrets to the renowned health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. One stop on our recent trip to Italy was at the Santa Tea Olive Mill in Reggello, a [...]
