Pomegranate season has started and will continue until late January or February on the West Coast. The red colored fruit with a crown is not only … [Read more...]
Nutrition for Athletes: There’s More to Pumpkin Beyond Pie
November 2, 2015 by
Although closely associated with Halloween and Thanksgiving, this fruit is very versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways beyond traditional pumpkin … [Read more...]
Nutrition for Athletes: Eating healthy the old fashioned way
October 2, 2015 by
In past generations, pickling vegetables was as common as frying foods. Mubby, my southern grandmother, preserved okra, corn, watermelon, beets, … [Read more...]
Nutrition for Athletes: The Basics About Avocados
September 9, 2015 by
The Basics About Avocados… 1. Avocados are actually “fruits” 2. There are mainly seven commercial varieties of avocados produced in California, … [Read more...]
Athlete Nutrition: More than fig bars for Athletes
August 4, 2015 by
Does dried fruit contain too much sugar? As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), my immediate question to this question is too much sugar for … [Read more...]
Nutrition for Athletes: Power up with Protein
July 1, 2015 by
New research summarized in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition backs up the idea that protein is key for shedding unwanted pounds, improving … [Read more...]
Nutrition for Athletes: Avocados – More Than Just Guacamole
June 3, 2015 by
Guacamole is the most popular use of avocados. However, avocados are more than guacamole! Athletes pay close attention - this rich green fruit can … [Read more...]
Sansum Nutrition for Athletes: Meeting Antioxidant Requirements
May 1, 2015 by
Nutritional info specialized for athletes is provided by registered dieticians at Sansum Clinic of Santa Barbara. In a recent review article … [Read more...]
