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
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
Fall is the season of comfort foods. With the holidays approaching, it's a good time to try vitamin-packed fruits and vegetables that you may not regularly eat. Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories and fat, while containing loads of vitamins and fiber. These foods are at the peak of flavor right now, so try adding them to your meals this week! • Zucchini o … [Read more...] about Fall Flavors
Each semester, my Sports Nutrition class holds a potluck. We develop a cookbook, for future use with athletes and clients, and also vote on our favorite recipe. The winner of the BMS 334 potluck for Spring 2014 is Robert Booker, football player at MSU. Robert developed this recipe himself and it was a hit!. These brownies are a great way to get your chocolate fix and they … [Read more...] about Protein-Packed Brownies
Angela Hazel, dietetic intern, was recently interviewed on KSMU radio. In partnership with Crosslines, MSU dietitians and interns are working to educate food pantry clients about healthy eating. In addition to focusing on good nutritious choices, food pantry clients are also being advised on ways diet can help manage certain diseases, such as diabetes, celiac disease, and … [Read more...] about Food Pantry Volunteers Help Clients Make Healthy Choices