Freshman fifteen- is it a myth or is it real? Studies show that although gaining 15 pounds freshman year is unlikely, weight gain tends to happen the first year of college. The culprit? Lots of factors contribute to weight gain, but dining halls, providing buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner may be an area for improvement for students. Dietetic Interns at … [Read more...] about Healthy Bear Bites
The USDA recently released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. The five main guidelines are listed below. The emphasis of the guidelines is on a healthy eating pattern that includes fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, grains and oils. It is recommended to limit saturated and trans fats, added sugars and sodium. As you think about New Year's Resolutions and healthy eating, … [Read more...] about New Dietary Guidelines Support Healthy Choices for All Americans
Missouri State University's dietetic interns had the opportunity to see how a dairy farm works up--close and personal. The interns toured a farm this fall and as it turns out, they learned a lot. Gone are the days of milking with a stool and bucket, at Scheer's Farm, near Columbia, Missouri they boast that their cows milk themselves! This century-old farm installed … [Read more...] about A Day at the Farm – Got Milk?
For our BMS 430 Sports Nutrition potluck, we had some great food creations. One student developed her own "bowl" with beans and rice and another made "cookie dough dip" out of chickpeas. It's always fun to see what students prepare to share with the class to help an athlete improve performance. The students voted and their favorite dish was "One Pan Mexican Quinoa" prepared … [Read more...] about Quinoa for Athletes
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Beef as Your Protein Source • Lean beef provides more than 10 percent of 10 essential nutrients for less than 10 percent of your daily calories. • Red meat is a good source of iron, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, which aid in red blood cell production and brain and nerve function. • The latest research shows eating lean beef as part of a daily heart … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons to Choose Beef