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Healthy Recipe of the Week (9-3-12): Black Bean Chicken Chili
Black Bean Chicken Chili This recipe is great for any athlete because it’s packed with carbohydrates and protein. This meal is low in fat and heart healthy. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green bell … Continue reading
Healthy Dish of the Week (8-27-12): Skinny Puppy Chow
Skinny Puppy Chow This recipe is for the Puppy Chow lovers out there that hate the 365 calories in 1 cup of Puppy Chow. This recipe is good for those athletes wanting a sweet snack. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Fiber One … Continue reading
Healthy Dish of the Week (8-20-12): Pumpkin Spice Bread
Weight Watchers Recipe Pumpkin Spice bread 1 box spice bread 1 can pumpkin mix ingredients together well back at 350 degrees until toothpick comes out clean can use with muffin pan or bread pan
Healthy Dish of the Week (8-13-12): Edamame Fried Rice
Healthy Dish of the Week: Edamame Fried Rice This dish is great for weight-conscious athletes watching their fat intake and endurance athletes needing carbohydrates. This is a great alternative to “Chinese Take Out” night. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cooked brown … Continue reading
Gamekeeper’s Thumb
Gamekeeper’s thumb also known as skier’s thumb is an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). The UCL is most frequently torn at its insertion on the proximal phalanx. Injury to the UCL typically occurs when the thumb is forcefully … Continue reading
Hydration for Athletes
Hydration Although energy drinks are marketed to teenagers and athletes for fluid replacement, providing energy replacement, and maximizing athletic performance, these are not the same as sports drinks. Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade, contain water, salt, potassium, and … Continue reading
Heat Related Illness
Heat-Related Illness Normally, the body has ways of cooling itself, by letting the heat escape through the skin and evaporating sweat. If the body does not cool properly, there is a chance the athlete may suffer from heat-related illness, which … Continue reading
Heat Acclimatization for Athletes
Heat Acclimatization Heat acclimatization means adjusting your body’s tolerance to exercising in the heat. It takes 10-14 days for your body to acclimate, but only 4 days of not being out in the heat to lose your acclimatization. This means … Continue reading
Healthy Dish of the Week (8-6-12): Real Fruit Roll Ups
100% Real Fruit Roll-Ups This recipe is very flexible. You can use fresh, frozen, or dried fruit. Be creative with your combinations or just use your favorite fruit. These are great for all athletes, since they are made with … Continue reading
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