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It won’t be long before the sap rises and maple syrup season arrives. Here are a few maple themed products from New England that can be used for sports fueling and hydration. Drink Maple is described as “pure maple water, straight from the tree.” It is from Concord, MA and is marketed as a sports […]

Would you like to take the worry out of eating? That’s just what Ellyn Satter, a Registered Dietitian and Family Therapist, recommends in her Eating Competency Model. Satter developed her model after seeing that though people often feel guilty or worried about food, they often don’t actually follow published nutrition guidelines. Her mission is to

Fall is cranberry season! One of the highlights of last week’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) in Boston was the opportunity to learn more about America’s Original Superfruit™.  This tart and tasty fruit is native to North America, and European settlers learned to use them from Native American populations. They grow on vines

Eating well is a key strategy for injury recovery, as outlined in an earlier post. Tendons and ligaments are made of collagen, and foods that support collagen formation may be beneficial to heal ligament tears or tendon ruptures. There are several nutrients that support collagen synthesis.* Proline, hydroxyproline, lysine and hydroxylysine are amino acids, the

.​Good hydration is a key part of every athlete’s training and competition plan. But even something as basic as hydration can get a contemporary tweak! Here are three new ideas I came across this week:Tracking Teen Water Intake – At Greater Atlanta Christian School in Georgia, the Spartans Strength Progam has developed a metrics program

If you are out and about in the greater Boston area, check out one of the  b.good restaurant locations. This chain, whose tag line is “real.food.fast”, offers burgers and sandwiches, kale and grain bowls, salads, smoothies, and kids’ meals. The ingredients are sourced in New England, and the food tastes homemade. I tried the Beverly location last month, which

 Are you one of the many people who enjoy iced tea as a summer refresher?  Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, but did you know it can also provide some health benefits?  Tea contains flavonoids – anti-oxidant compounds that are beneficial in protecting cells and tissues from the damage that

Earlier this month I had the good fortune to hear a talk by Amby Burfoot, winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon. He was a keynote speaker for the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Symposium in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Burfoot has run 110,000 lifetime miles, and has run the Manchester (CT) Thanksgiving Day 5 mile run

Rowers are back on the water, even though we expect snow in the next few days! As a rower, you train hard, and need to support your training with good nutrition and attention to hydration. Carbohydrates are a key fuel for rowers. One study looked at how carbohydrate intake affected performance. The researchers looked at

​Eat healthy carbs. This advice is often given to athletes and couch potatoes alike, but sometimes it is hard to know which carbohydrates to choose. Fall is a great time to enjoy your healthy carbs in the form of roasted vegetables, which are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Popular and nutritious vegetables for roasting