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Pennington and tech partner launch website, app targeting body image issues

A new Web-based platform and smartphone app designed to promote healthy body image, as well as address eating disorders and obesity prevention, was unveiled today at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The new platform, called Emer.ge, and the app, called The Body Image Voice, were launched today by Body Evolution Technologies in collaboration with Pennington. "The vision of Emer.ge is to empower individuals to shift focus from unrealistic appearance ideals and move toward health, balance, and optimal performance," says Dr. Tiffany Stewart, director of the Behavior Technology Laboratory at Pennington and co-founder/chief scientific officer of Body Evolution Technologies. "It seems basic, but science supports the idea that until we regard our bodies better, we won't treat them better," she says. The Body Image Voice app focuses on a single component of body image: the role media and advertising play in shaping our ideals of health and beauty. App users rate the impact of images and ads they see to assess which messages they think are helpful or harmful. The app will soon be available as a free download in the iTunes store. Check out the website here for more information and demos on how the website and app work.

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Food choices can potentially Make or Break a Championship

Many athletes think that they can eat whatever and however much they want because "they are just going to burn it off anyway." This could be the case, as athletes are extrmemly active and burn calories like crazy, BUT will these poor food choices help with their overall performance? Choosing well-balanced meals, snacks, and fluids... before, during, and after athletic events/training sessions can help promote increased energy levels, strength, stamina, and even a higher chance of SUCCESS.

The Plano West Soccer team utilized the guidance from Karin Hosenfeld, a board certified sports dietitian) and incorporated healthier pre-practice snacks and food choices in their daily diets. The team insists that their State Champion win had a lot to do with their nutrition makeover.

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Fuel to WIN

Source: www.the33tv.com



Lady Tiger Basketball Nutrition Workshop

On Tuesday, April 24^th, the LSU Lady Tiger Basketball team attended an informative and interactive nutrition workshop with their Sports RD, Jamie Mascari. During this workshop, Jamie took the team on a virtual grocery store tour. Aisle by aisle, they learned about how to shop for nutritious and budget-friendly food products.

Afterwards, the ladies had the opportunity to experience some fun food demonstrations. All of the meals and snacks prepared incorporated the food products presented in the grocery tour and were perfect for on-the-go situations (i.e. between classes, before practice, between team and academic meetings).

The team had some fun as forward, Theresa Plaisance, volunteered to show-off her skills of separating egg whites.

 In addition, guards, Jeanne Kenney and  Adrienne Webb, participated in a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich making contest to demonstrate how fast and simple it is to make small meals and snacks on-the-go. Jeanne was the winner as she finished in 15 seconds!

Other foods prepared included: 3 Minute Breakfast Sandwich; Peanut Butter Banana “Hot Dog;” Turkey Roll-up; English Muffin Personal Pizza, and Chocolate Fruit & Yogurt Rice Cake Treat. Check out the recipes to these nutritious and delicious foods below.

3 Minute Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients:

2-3 eggs (using only 1 yolk) or 1/4 cup egg substitute

2-3 thin slices reduced fat deli turkey or ham

1 slice reduced fat American cheese

1 whole wheat English muffin

Directions:

Spray small bowl or coffee mug with cooking spray and add & stir eggs or egg substitute. Cover with paper towel and microwave for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir once again. Microwave for 45 more seconds. Eggs will take the shape of the bowl/mug. Place egg on English muffin and top with deli meat and cheese. Add some fresh fruit and/or yogurt on the side and enjoy!

Peanut Butter Banana "Hot Dog" 

Ingredients:

1 medium-sized banana
1 whole wheat hot dog bun
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tbsp jelly/jam

Directions:

Spread hot dog bun with peanut butter and jelly and place banana in the middle. Eat like you would a hot dog!

Turkey Roll-up

Ingredients:

3-4 thin slices reduced fat deli turkey

1 string cheese stick

1 6-inch whole wheat tortilla

Directions:

Place turkey slices onto the tortilla. Tightly roll the string cheese stick in the turkey-tortilla and enjoy as a mid-day or post-workout snack.

English Muffin Personal Pizza

 

Ingredients:

1 whole wheat English muffin

4 tbsp pizza sauce/ tomato paste

1/3 cup reduced fat shredded mozerella cheese

8 Turkey Pepperoni (found in the deli meat aisle)

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 200° F. Slice the English muffin in half and evenly spread the pizza sauce on each side. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on each half and top each with 4 pepperoni. With the cheese/pepperoni facing up, place English muffin halves on a baking pan and bake for ~10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with a veggie-packed side salad and enjoy!

 

Chocolate Fruit & Yogurt Rice Cake Treat

Ingredients:

2 chocolate rice cakes
1 small container low fat vanilla yogurt (or flavor of your choice)
2-4 sliced strawberries

Directions:

Evenly spread yogurt on top of the rice cakes. Top with the sliced strawberries and enjoy! Mix extra strawberries with leftover yogurt and save for a snack, or mix into a smoothie for a quick breakfast the next morning.

Take home messege:

There is ALWAYS time to prepare healthy meals and snacks, even when on-the-go!

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Nutrition: A Missing Link to Treating an Injury

A sports-related injury is the last thing any athlete wants to experience. But, as stated in a recent article posted in Stack Media, “sometimes, injuries can’t be avoided.”

It takes countless amounts of time and dedication to carry out the specific rehab and treatment prescribed by the Athletic Trainer in order to heal properly and get back on the playing field.

The article mentions that the “Good Athlete” will rely soley on treatment and rehabilitation to get back on the field. However, the “Great Athlete” will also use sports nutrition in addition to his or her rehab and treatment regimen to heal his or her body quickly.

Katie Knappenberger, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Athletic Trainer, provides 6 great tips and information on how nutrition plays a major role in the healing process.

Read more by clicking: HERE

Source:
Stack Media: Stack Blog http://blog.stack.com/2012/03/27/use-sports-nutrition-to-heal-your-injury-fast/

Refuel with Fun

Athletes understand the importance of recovery nutrition, especially after a long, hot practice. But who says recovery has to be boring?  On Thursday, March 22nd, the LSU football team had some fun at their Training Table meal as they joined many LSU students in The 5 dining hall singing and dancing with the DJ. Defensive Tackle, Anthony Johnson, took over as the mic man and kept the party going. Never a dull moment at LSU! Geaux Tigers!

When Less Is Not More

It is not an uncommon pattern of thinking... to assume that if one's training improves with weight loss, then more weight loss would mean a greater improvement in one's performance. However, this is not usually the case...especially with elite athletes. Many factors go into what makes performance improve. In some cases, an increase in calories is needed to sustain the training regimens. In others, maybe the diet needs to be modifyied to included better quality food. There are so many ways to improve one's performance through proper nutrition and talking with someone who is qualified to help you achieve your training goals is the best approach. This article is about one of those cases that wrong. The thinking was that the less this cross country athlete weighed, the better she thought she would perform. Read more about her story by clicking here.

Diamondbacks try to stay focused with Nutrition



In a recent article in azcentral.com, several Diamondback players acknowledge the importance of healthy eating and its positive effect on performance.

"If you put regular unleaded into a sports car, you're not going to get the same performance as if you use the high grade stuff," shortstop Willie Bloomquist said. "Same thing with us. If you're eating pizza and drinking beer every night, you can't expect your body to perform at its top capability every day."

It's important for athletes to understand the concept of "balance." With daily workouts, long practices, and late games, it's tough to have a perfect diet every single day. That's where planning comes into play. Planning nutritous meals and snacks- pre and post workout- will ensure adequate fuel and recovery for the athletes' active bodies.

The 80-20 rule is a great way to think about your diet. 80% of the time, athletes should focus on wholesome carbohydrates, lean meats, and heart-healthy fats. 20% of the time, have fun and enjoy your favorite dish... even if it is a bit higher in fat or calories that is typically recommended. Remember, it's all about "balance." Your body deserves a treat every now and then.

Food is your Fuel... use it to your advantage.

To read the full azcentral.com article, click here: Diamondback Article