Do you read the Nutrition Facts label before you buy or enjoy a food or beverage? If you answered “No,” don’t feel guilty; half of the population doesn’t read them either.
Did you know that excluding goalies, on average, soccer players can run seven miles in one game? In fact, many agree that soccer requires the most running per game than any other popular sport.
It is important to remember that the choices you make at dinner, lunch, snack and BREAKFAST are all critical to ensuring you receive the nutrition you need for academic and athletic success.
Your daily food choices have a major impact on your body -- how you look, feel and perform. Are you making wise decisions at each meal to fuel your exercise and promote overall health?
It is important for all athletes, regardless of their sport, to determine their recommended nutrition needs in order to play safe, stay healthy and participate at their optimal performance.
Gluten-intolerant, salt-intolerant and lactose-intolerant are all becoming very popular terms in the food world. While these conditions often lead people to eliminate or strictly limit their intake of particular food ingredients, there is some good news for those who think they may be lactose intolerant.
Whether it’s practice before the big game, a rehearsal for tomorrow’s spirit competition, or an all-day track meet, good nutrition is key for optimal athletic performance.
Playoff season is an exciting time of the year. As fans, we appreciate the hard work that players exert in order to perform as competitively as they do, but do you ever wonder what the training and nutrition success plan is for these players?
We're a connected group of experts in dairy farming, education, health and wellness, and business, who are fanatical about the power of dairy. Dairy MAX's nutritionist, Jaclyn Alkhatib, communicates about dairy’s nutritional benefits, as part of balanced diet, and enjoys talking about the role of milk and dairy products in athletic performance.
