Sports Nutrition Solutions for Athletes and Teams
One of our many jobs at Cookeville Nutrition Experts is to help you decipher food labels and ingredient lists. You may often look at the back of your food wrapper and wonder what some of the items are in the long ingredient list. If you cannot pronounce an ingredient or if you do not know... Continue Reading →
Grocery shopping can be stressful and overwhelming due to the endless amount of options available. Below are some tips that will help to guide you through the grocery store. Tip #1: Plan Ahead Plan a grocery list prior to going to the store by writing it down or putting it into your phone. Not having... Continue Reading →
It is easy to consume refined carbohydrates and fats when eating the typical American diet, but it is not so easy to get adequate protein. Protein is responsible for muscle growth and repair, nutrient transport throughout the body, and immune health, just to name a few of its functions. Below you will find easy tips... Continue Reading →
Living a healthy lifestyle is all about making choices. You choose to be active. You choose to eat vegetables. You choose to limit your sugar intake. Sometimes it can be tough to make the right choice or know what the right choice even is. Here you can find some healthy substitutes for current choices you... Continue Reading →
The community of Putnam County offers many food pantries, farmers markets, and other available resources. Food Pantries: God’s Grace Food Pantry 421 E. Broad, Cookeville Open M-F 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Bangham Heights Baptist Church 5961 Hilham Rd, Cookeville Open 1st and 3rd Sunday from 4-6p.m. College Side Church of Christ 252 E. 9th St., Cookeville... Continue Reading →
Move! Complete some sort of physical activity. This could be a walk, run, or lifting session. Get the whole family involved. Set a timer for 60 minutes and get active! 2. Do Not Skip Breakfast Many people will skip breakfast to save calories for the big lunch or dinner. This may lead to overindulging when... Continue Reading →
Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand to maintain optimal health. Nutrition and exercise assist in maintaining physical health, mental health, improved mood, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, promote weight loss or prevent weight gain, and enhance the quality of sleep. Calories and nutrients are essential to fuel the body before exercise, replenish the... Continue Reading →
Do you ever find yourself hungry throughout the day with nothing on hand to satisfy your need? Often, this sends you directly to the nearest vending machine filled with less than ideal options or the fast food restaurant next to the office. Unfortunately, thoughtless snacking like this throughout the day can lead to undesirable results.... Continue Reading →
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