Lindsey Remmers: Avoid Supplements Where Possible, Pick Food First, Always!

Submitted by Nutrition Experts on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 13:53. | comments

October is Sports Nutrition Month at MomsTEAM. We invited some old friends and some new ones to share their wisdom about nutrition and offer always on-the-go sports parents fresh ideas and choices for healthy, easy-to-make breakfasts, lunches, dinners and between-meal snacks for your active children.

Today we hear from the Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Nebraska, Lindsey Remmers:

MomsTEAM: What do recommend sports-active kids eat for breakfast?

The Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Nebraska warns about adulterated supplements, and advises parents to look on the label to make sure it has been third-party tested by a reputable company (e.g. NSF Certified for Sport).

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Jill Castle: Best Snack For Child's School Back Pack Is The One That They Will Eat!

Submitted by Nutrition Experts on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 20:32. | comments

MomsTEAM has designated October as Sports Nutrition Month, and invited some old friends and some new ones to share their wisdom about nutrition by responding to a series of questions. We hope their answers will offer the always on-the-go sports parents we know you are some fresh ideas and choices for healthy, easy-to-make breakfasts, lunches, dinners and between-meal snacks for your active children.

Today we hear from child nutrition expert, blogger, speaker and author, Jill Castle:

MomsTEAM: Tell us a little about yourself and why you wanted to get into sports nutrition?

The best snack to pack in a sports-active kid’s school backpack or gym bag is the one that will get eaten, says child nutrition expert, Jill Castle.

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Allison Maurer: Rotisserie Chicken Makes Quick And Easy Meals After Sports

Submitted by Nutrition Experts on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 14:33. | comments

MomsTEAM has designated October as Sports Nutrition Month, and invited some old friends and some new ones in the nutrition field to share their wisdom by responding to a series of questions. We hope their answers will offer the always on-the-go sports parents we know you are some fresh ideas and choices for healthy, easy-to-make breakfasts, lunches, dinners and between-meal snacks and to help you stretch your food dollar.

Today we hear from sports dietitian Allison Maurer:

University of Tennessee sports dietitian Allison Maurer says her favorite quick and easy dinner to make for a family meal after an afternoon practice or game is rotisserie chicken at the grocery store because it can be used to make so many different quick meals.

Sports Drinks Linked To Healthier Food Choices, More Physical Activity: Study

Consumption of flavored and sports beverages (FSBs) by eighth- and eleventh-grade students is positively linked to the consumption of healthy foods, such as milk, fruit and vegetables, and to increased levels of physical activity but increased consumption of soda pop has the opposite effect, says a new study reported in the October 2010 print issue of the journal Pediatrics.

Five Best After-School Snacks for Kids

Kids are notorious for jumping off the school bus and heading straight for the candy jar full of sugary junk food. Since children get about one-third of their daily calories from after-school snacks, it is essential that they receive the nutrients they need to support proper growth and health. So when you are shopping for school supplies, clothing, and gadgets, don't forget to stock the pantry with healthy after-school snacks. Here's how to transform five basic snacks items into tasty after-school treats guaranteed to please.

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