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If you train for endurance and don’t pay much attention to your nutrition, you could be sacrificing performance or worse, putting yourself in an unsafe situation. There is no other sport in which your performance is more dependent on good nutrition than endurance events such as marathons and triathlons. Improved nutrition can be the key …
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In all foods there is a balance between calories and nutrition. Foods that provide little or no nutritional benefit and have lots of calories are called “calorically dense” foods. Some people refer to them as empty calories. These include candy, alcohol, desserts and sweeteners. On the flip side, you have “nutrient dense” foods like fruits …
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U.S. News released its Best Diet Rankings this month. I’ll let you see for yourself which diets took the prize in each category, but it’s important to remember a few things when it comes to diets and nutrition. Not all diets are for everyone. Ultimately, the best diet for you is one that you can stick …
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This month, we answer a question submitted by a member of the TD Fitness community. S.M. asks, “Can we combat cortisol and stress induced belly fat? Is it irreversible?” The immediate effects of stress are positive, and in fact, aid in the body’s fight-or-flight response. Continued stress over a period of time however, causes the …
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Pronounced: SAY she ate it. Being satiated means having a feeling of fullness or satisfaction when it comes to your appetite. Put another way, you’re not hungry anymore. (Not to be confused with gorging yourself or being completely stuffed after a Thanksgiving meal.) Why is this important? Simple. When you’re satiated, you don’t have the …