My husband (who was born in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico) will tell you Americans are the only people who celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and this day only represents a small victory the Mexican army won over the French. OK, fine. So it is not Mexican Independence day, but it won’t stop some of us from celebrating by eating tacos, margaritas, and delicious Mexican cuisine. Here are 3 tips to keeping your Cinco de Mayo healthy:
The weather is warming in Texas and it is time to think fluid! Hydration is extremely paramount to maintaining health. Sixty percent of total body weight is water and one hundred percent of your body’s metabolic reactions use water. So you want to lose weight? Drink water. You want to perform better in sports/activity? Drink water. Do you want to keep cool? Drink water. Dehydration occurs when a person is not taking in enough fluid to maintain regular bodily functions. If you are active, outside in the warm weather, if you are ill, pregnant, live or visit places with higher altitudes, or naturally sweat more, your needs are much higher. So what are your needs and what types will keep you hydrated?
That is the question! Currently, 21 billion dollars (yikes!) are being spent on supplements with one in three people taking a supplement, annually. Interestingly, supplements are the least understood in the sports nutrition industry, and unfortunately, the least regulated. Protein and vitamin supplements are advertised almost everywhere as performance enhancers, energy boosters, weight loss tools and the list goes on and on. So, are supplements right for you? And if so, what do you need to look out for?
Most nutrients you can get from food, but if you exercise more than an hour in one day or you do not have a well-balanced diet, incorporating a supplement may help fill in the gaps of nutrients your body needs to meet the goals you are looking for. Let’s take a closer look.
Feel like you can’t keep up with your diet? Always craving foods that hinder your health goals? Come find out what drives us to eat and how to combat these behaviors to reach your health goals. Please Contact Us to get added to the webinar.
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As Dietitians, we love to experiment with different foods. We are food lovers at heart, and although we make our best effort to optimize every meal for our health, sometimes that includes adding some low nutrient dense food with some high nutrient dense foods (a little yin to your yang, if you will) for mind blowing taste. And trust me, if you forgot about your Valentine this year, this recipe will knock her or his socks off!
Guest Blog!! The author of “The Perfect Chocolate for Your Valentine”, Lauren Clark, MS, RD, LD is a Registered Dietitian that specializes in adult weight management and cardiovascular disease. She is an avid writer for our nutrition newsletters and is passionate about her work! Enjoy.
Yes, it is as delicious as it looks! This fun salad pairs protein with a tropical twist of broiled pineapple. Add black beans and avocado for healthy fat, fiber, and an iron punch! 
How are your 2016 health goals going so far? Are you making or breaking the resolutions you set for yourself this year? Whether you’re looking to improve your health goals or make some new ones, this webinar is right for you! We will be talking all about your nutrition and exercise goals and how to make you more successful in 2016! Get advice from a Registered Dietitian on easy and sustainable ways to keep your health goals. Ask questions, share stories. It will be glorious.
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Last week, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) came out with the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines update and just in time to help you find your New Year’s Resolution. Here is a simplified overview:
This infographic shows Americans tend to under eat the healthy stuff and overeat the stuff we don’t need in our diet. They say we can do better. I agree.
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