Fall is in the air and that means fall sports are in full swing at Missouri State. As the dietitian for our sports teams, I see how hard our athletes in all sports work to compete. Soccer, field hockey, cross country, golf, volleyball and football teams are in the middle of their seasons. While my work is to help our student athletes stay healthy and perform at their peak, … [Read more...] about Tailgating Treats
The brain is a hungry organ – it is the first of the body's organs to absorb nutrients from the food we eat! We are in full swing of another busy fall semester at MSU; students are studying, working on projects and looking for ways to stay-on-top of classes. What they eat can make a difference in brain health. While no one food is perfect, eating a variety of healthy foods … [Read more...] about Super Foods for Brain Health
What is a grain? Better yet what is a whole grain? A whole grain contains all three parts of the grain. This includes the bran, endosperm, and the germ. Here’s the scoop about each part of the grain: The bran is the outer part of the grain that is rich in fiber, vitamin B and phytochemicals. The endosperm contains protein and carbohydrates which enhances the energy you … [Read more...] about You Are What You Eat, Make It 100%
For our Sports Nutrition "Training Table" recipe contest in BMS 430, we chose our winner....Shannon Myer, dietetics major, and MSU swimmer. Shannon's recipe was a favorite among students. This easy-to-prepare "muffin" is high in protein and can be made ahead of time. Many of the athletes I work with, struggle to eat breakfast and this is an excellent … [Read more...] about A Swimmer’s Strong Start
The concept of “farm to table” has taken on a whole new meaning with Ozark’s Food Harvest’s new “Glean Team” volunteer program. The Glean Team was started in the summer of 2014 by OFH in a partnership with Harvest on Wheels, Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition and Springfield Community Gardens, as a way to salvage produce from farms that would otherwise go to … [Read more...] about Ozarks Food Harvest – Glean Team