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Optimal performance
When the Pittsburgh Steelers exit the locker room and run onto the field, the elite athletes’ bodies are ready to perform at optimal levels, capable of explosive strength and speed. The professional athletes have spent their lives training their bodies to do the extraordinary. Their physical conditioning plays a significant role in the athletes’ preparation,…
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Nutrition at the National Tennis Centre in Montreal is a Family Affair
As part of a six-part content series presented by Sobeys, we will share the expertise of multiple Tennis Canada spokespeople including our nutritionist Ariane Lavigne, coaches, advisors as well as players and their parents when it comes to food, family, and sport. This fourth article sheds light on how Tennis Canada is equipping players and…
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Prenatal and Early Childhood Nutrition: How WIC helps Jumpstart a Lifetime of Healthy Outcomes
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px ‘Helvetica Neue’; color: #000000} span.s1 {text-decoration: underline ; color: #0000e9} A new survey released last month found that women’s health hasn’t improved since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the global percentage of women struggling to afford food rose from 34% to 36%. When women’s…
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Revamp Urged in Teaching Kids About Weight, Nutrition
How many of us recall having to calculate our body-mass index (BMI) as children at school, prompting comparisons of our weight with that of our peers? Or perhaps we remember references to calories and diets in the classroom. Author Vivienne Lewis Assistant professor – Psychology, University of Canberra Now, the Australian curriculum is changing how…
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4 Health Benefits of Leeks
Leeks (Allium fistulosum L.) belong to the allium family of vegetables, which also includes onions, shallots, scallions, chives, and garlic. They have a mild, slightly sweet taste and are commonly used in dishes like soups and pasta. Leeks are a rich source of antioxidant plant compounds and nutrients that may benefit health in several ways, such…
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These 10 Superfoods Will be All Over Your FYP This Year
Cassava, also known as yuca, is super common in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines and is a great source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. “This starchy vegetable has been used around the globe for centuries,” says Feller. “In fact, it’s a resistant starch, meaning it has probiotic properties and may be supportive of gut…
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Kids Allergy Network leaders speak on issues of nutritional diversity
<!– Kids Allergy Network leaders speak on issues of nutritional diversity –> Kids Allergy Network, a group of more than 80 kid volunteers from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, spoke to kids at the Ray Elementary School on Jan. 26, as part of their mission to build allergy-friendly communities. Leaders of the Kids Allergy Network…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Simple Nutritional Suggestion Can Save You From an Incurable Disease
Arnold Schwarzenegger has once again gone on to decode how a simple aspect of one’s food can help with brain function. Taking to his newsletter, Arnold’s Pump Club, Arnie has delved into the benefits of fiber and how it can help one improve their health in general. The seven-time Mr. Olympia winner has in recent…
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition reports net sales up, operating profit down
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, recently released its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) ended December 31. Net sales for Hill’s Pet Nutrition totaled $1.11 billion, up 5% from $1.06 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the company reported. Operating profit was $231 million for the segment, down slightly from $233 million…
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SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER: TPS Child Nutrition makes mealtimes more enjoyable
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Tahlequah Public Schools Child Nutrition Department has undergone several changes over the past year. Our goal has been to make mealtimes a more enjoyable experience for our students. Some of the changes have included purchasing new equipment, opening the…