Entries by Melissa

VITAMIN FACTS

Vitamins are organic, non caloric micronutrients that are essential for normal physiologic function.  Vitamins must be consumed through food with only THREE exceptions; Vitamin K & biotin can also be […]

TOP TIPS FOR HEALTHY PROTEIN CHOICES

Tips to help you make wise choices from the Protein Food Group Go lean with protein: Start with a lean choice: The leanest beef cuts include filet steaks and roasts, […]

NUTRITION – PORTION SIZES BY FOOD GROUP

Food 1 Serving Equals… Breads, pasta, cereal, cooked grain, etc. 1 slice of bread (looks like a CD case)1/2 a bagel (the size of a hockey puck) 1 cup cereal […]

5 NUTRITION TIPS FOR RUNNERS

Never run on an empty stomach  Many novice runners skip breakfast and eat a salad for lunch in an attempt to lose weight. This is a mistake – your body […]