Articles tagged: nutrition
health: Fitness tips from Olympians
Posted: Aug 08, 2012With the London 2012 Summer Olympic games in full gear, we look to some of the world’s ultimate fitness experts for fitness tips. While we many not train all day as our Olympian representatives do, ... Read more »
health: Eat clean and get lean
Posted: Jun 24, 2012The following blog post is written by Alena Hickman a dietetic intern at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Alena is spending time this summer interning with Melissa Gerharter MS, RD, CSSD. Alena ... Read more »
health: A quick guide to eating locally and in season
Posted: May 28, 2012The following blog post is written by Alena Hickman a dietetic intern at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Alena is spending time this summer interning with Melissa Gerharter MS, RD, CSSD. Alena ... Read more »
health: 'Super fruits' - Do these live up to their hype?
Posted: Apr 24, 2012We know fruit has many nutritional benefits, including supplying a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and thousands of bioactive compounds, plus they taste good! Do these fruits really have magical powers as some manufacturers ... Read more »
health: Cavemen: Did they have it right when it comes to eating?
Posted: Mar 14, 2012The Paleo diet has been of interest to my athletes lately. The general idea of the Paleo diet is eating what the first humans ate: Wild plants and animals. The Paleo diet is like stepping ... Read more »
parenting: March is National Nutrition Month - Help your child prepare healthy snacks
Posted: Mar 14, 2012National Nutrition Month is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). Its goal is to promote nutrition awareness and education. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has issued a challenge ... Read more »
health: What does it mean to be 'The Biggest Loser'?
Posted: Dec 28, 2011As the 'at home' trainer of Debbie Lounds — a contestant in a weight-loss themed reality TV show — I committed to finding out what it takes to be "The Biggest Loser." When I first ... Read more »
Health: Tips to beat the winter blues
Posted: Dec 07, 2011Well, it has come! Our first Michigan snow of the season! Many Michiganders feel excited about the snow, while others start to get the winter blues. In order to beat those winter blues follow the ... Read more »
Health: Let's talk turkey! What part of the bird is healthiest?
Posted: Nov 21, 2011When my family gathers for Thanksgiving, my mom always prepares the turkey. She has a gifted ability to make turkey deliciously moist, never dried out. When she goes to carve it, she always divides it ... Read more »
Health: Set specific mini-goals when handling Turkey Day and other rich food holidays
Posted: Nov 17, 2011No one would disagree that it can be extremely difficult to stay motivated during the holiday season. Even so, Thanksgiving day does not have to be the vehicle that drags all of your hard work ... Read more »
Health: The #Fridging trend, brought to you with a healthy spin
Posted: Nov 14, 2011There I was, just catching up with the December 2011 Glamour Magazine as I jogged on the treadmill... I opened it to see models posing inside their fridges. It is a trend called #Fridging. Weird? Absolutely. ... Read more »
health: Easy tips for not turning into a mashed couch potato and staying fit during the holidays
Posted: Nov 08, 2011With November in full swing, that means that Thanksgiving and the weather that makes us all want to become couch potatoes is just around the corner. Thanksgiving begins the holiday season of many tasty treats ... Read more »
Health: Preparing for the long haul: how to fuel and train for the Detroit marathon
Posted: Oct 06, 2011The following is a guest post from Michael Korona, a dietetic intern who is spending a six-week rotation with Melissa Gerharter. On Oct. 16, thousands will be participating in the Detroit Free Press Marathon and ... Read more »
health: Add strategic layers to stay warm during outdoor fitness activities
Posted: Sep 29, 2011With fall upon us, our outdoor workouts are getting a little chilly! There are just a few key pieces of clothing that are necessary to keep warm and survive the elements: Fitted pants, a base ... Read more »
health: Fueling the busy student athlete means balancing nutrition from all food groups
Posted: Sep 21, 2011The following is a guest post from Emily Seitz who is currently spending a six-week internship with Melissa Gerharter in Ann Arbor. Fall is here! Now that kids are back to school, they are probably ... Read more »
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