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Portion Power: ‘Then’ Versus ‘Now’

Snowshoe Magazine
A history of dieting can often create a "good foods" versus "bad foods" list in our minds. We feel absolutely guilt ridden after eating anything off of the "bad" list. In my practice, I am constantly learning of new foods that are perceived as "bad," including bananas. Many diets blame specific foods for weight gain and label them as the "culprit" for increased fat storage. Often, the what part, of what we are eating, is blamed for weight gain, instead of the how much.

A Springtime Nutrition Quiz

Snowshoe Magazine
Spring is here, and whether or not you have stuck to your New Year's Resolutions, May is a perfect time to reasses your nutrition goals, knowledge, and test your nutrition IQ.


Healthy You, Healthy Skin: Top Five Nutrition Tips for Glowing Skin

Snowshoe Magazine
Our skin is continually bombarded with the stressors of age, pollution, and harsh environments (wind, snow, sun, cold, heat). In particular, the skin undergoes a natural, continual process of cell breakdown and replacement. However, after about the age of 27, the rate of skin cell damage begins to exceed the rate of repair.


Whole Grains: More Than Just Whole Wheat Bread

Snowshoe Magazine
Have you heard that whole grain foods may help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer? What exactly are whole grains? With an entire wall of the grocery store devoted to bread, how can you even tell which ones are whole grains?

Top 10 Functional Foods for Your Health

Snowshoe Magazine
You may have heard of "functional foods", also termed nutraceuticals, and perhaps you're wondering if all the hype is true.

Top Five Nutrition Tips Before Your Next Snowshoe Outing

Snowshoe Magazine
It's a beautiful day and the sky has cleared to winter-blue after dumping eight more inches of fresh powder on your favorite trails. You're loading up your snowshoes, gaiters and boots before the weather report has ended, but don't run out the door without all the essentials for a challenging and enjoyable snowshoe.

Can Drinking Milk Help You Lose Weight?

Snowshoe Magazine
Many of us have heard that drinking milk can help strengthen our bones and prevent osteoporosis. Calcium may also play a role in preventing high blood pressure and some forms of cancer. Some of you athletes may or may not know that calcium plays a key role in muscle contractions, and therefore could help if you suffer from frequent muscle cramping.

“Low Carb” Toothpaste

Snowshoe Magazine
Okay, that's just a joke; there is no low carbohydrate toothpaste, yet. Many of you may have been noticing more and more "low carb" products in the grocery store. Just what exactly does "low carb" on a label mean anyway? Currently, there is no legal definition of "low carb", but the FDA is working on one, just as it did when low fat and light became popular in the early 90s.

Nutritional Snowshoeing…With Suzanne Farrell, RD

Snowshoe Magazine
Is it better to drink plain old water while exercising, or should I choose a sports drink...and how much fluid do I actually need?