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Lead Stories: March 20, 2010

Athletes with Eating Disorders: Tips for Coaches, Parents, Friends & Teammates

Posted March 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can be devastating to not only teams but also to families. Coaches and parents alike want their athletes to eat well and be healthy. The struggling athletes just want people to stop policing their eating and exercise. The…

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Advice for the Athletic Diet

Posted February 18, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Weight Control

If you enjoy an active lifestyle, but feel in the dark about how much to eat, and whether or not you need supplements like iron, calcium or B12 to boost your diet, read on. Registered nutritionist Nancy Clark answers the queries…

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Braving Boston: Amy’s Journal [Part II]

Posted January 24, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Amy Hinrich

Section: Her Adventure, Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This April, Amy Hinrichs will embark on her first ever Boston Marathon. Whether you run ‘em, or only dream about it, join Amy on her training adventure as she prepares to join the thousands of intrepid runners in treading those incomparable…

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Strategies for Sports Nutrition

Posted January 8, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

All the guidelines and advice about health and nutrition can be confusing - are you eating too much or too little? Enough variety, or not simple enough? Do you need to add fat? Protein? Starches? If you consider yourself an athlete,…

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Winning Nutrition Books: Good Gifts for Good Health

Posted November 4, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Motivation, Books, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

Each year brings a holiday season filled with athletes searching for the “perfect gift” for a friend, relative or teammate. To make your shopping easier, I’m sharing a list of winning book suggestions for active people. You can buy many…

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The Power of Pedialyte

Posted October 11, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Supplements, Workout Fuel

Next time you’re in the supermarket, take a stroll down the infant aisle.  No, not to stock-up on Pampers or for that sale on sippy-cups…this walk on the tame side is for you.

If Motherhood hasn’t hit you yet,…

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Canada’s Food Guide: Does It Need to Change?

Posted October 8, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

The Canadian Food Guide is something that many individuals have been trying to follow for many years to promote better overall health and potentially lose weight.

But is this the smartest thing to do?

The big…

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Protein: the Pros, the Cons, the Confusion

Posted September 11, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Workout Fuel

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her…

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Muscle recovery techniques to get you back in the gym more quickly

Posted August 6, 2007 at 01:35 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs, Her Health, Injury & Rehab

One of the most critical aspects of your workout is your recovery.  While you definitely do need to be putting in the effort at the gym to provide an overloading stimulus on the muscles to keep challenging them, if you aren’t giving your muscles…

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Nancy Clark: Website Nutrition for Athletes

Posted August 3, 2007 at 04:37 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Product Reviews, Recipes, Supplements, Vegetarianism, Weight Control, Workout Fuel

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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Top Exercise Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Posted July 19, 2007 at 02:15 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Body Image, Injury & Rehab, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel

The following article was written by Lynn Bode. Lynn Bode is a certified personal trainer specializing in Internet-based fitness programs. She founded Workouts For You, which provides affordable online exercise programs that are custom designed for each individual. Visit: www.workoutsforyou.com for free fitness tips and a…

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Book Review: Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes

Posted July 18, 2007 at 02:45 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Product Reviews, Supplements, Vegetarianism, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features, HAL Reviews

While the most elite competitive athletes have the luxury of a team of coaches, advisors, and dieticians to consult with on a regular basis, the average endurance athlete preparing for an event isn’t so lucky. That’s where Monique Ryan comes…

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How to avoid heat related injuries in the hot summer sun

Posted July 11, 2007 at 12:25 PM by Zola Jones

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition

Q: What steps can an individual take to avoid heat injury when exercising in a hot environment?

A: A potential health hazard of exercising in warm weather exercise is heat injury.A key point to remember is that anyone who exercises in a…

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The Juice on Juice: A nutritional, medicinal, and flavorful guide to the perfect post-run drink

Posted July 10, 2007 at 11:50 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Workout Fuel, Special Features

The following article recently appeared in Runner’s World Magazine. Author Leslie Goldman, MPH, is a women’s health writer who regularly contributes to Runner’s World, Women’s Health, Shape Magazine, People, and the Chicago Tribune.  Her highly acclaimed debut book, Locker Room Diaries:…

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Nancy Clark: Sports Nutrition News from The American College of Sports Medicine

Posted July 9, 2007 at 12:30 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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