Feb
07
2019
Spoiler: The best diet is not what you think!
If you’re an athlete or an active person, losing weight may not be as easy as one might think. You have to balance eating for energy with eating to elicit a...
Nov
19
2017
Let's face it, the holidays are when most people tend to blow it when it comes to their diet. I've heard people say they literally dread the holidays for this reason....there's so much they can't eat. This simply is...
Jun
27
2017
Figuring out exactly how I was going to write this blog was quite the challenge, to say the least. The day before I left for my epic Philly/NYC vacation (which was absolutely fantastic, by the way), I had made...
May
22
2017
I have been playing sports since the age of four; being an athlete has always taken up a large portion of my identity. I remember growing up wanting to be a professional soccer player like Mia Hamm. In my room,...
Apr
18
2017
This guest post by Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern shares how she overcomes sugar cravings, plus her recipe for Banana-Nut Cookies.
Confession time. I am a soon-to-be Bachelor of Exercise Science as well as an aspiring registered dietitian....
Mar
23
2017
Picture this: it's another crazy weekday morning. After snoozing your alarm three times, you roll out of bed and embark on yet another attempt to make yourself look semi-presentable , even though you are absolutely exhausted and are already...
Oct
12
2016
What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching our weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is not a weight-loss aid. The more alcohol you drink, the more weight loss may slow down, as the body burns the...
Apr
04
2016
Make Sense of Nutrition Labels
The Purpose
Food labels are designed to help us make decisions when it comes to the foods we eat. The purpose of the Nutrition Facts label is to provide information that can help us make food...
Oct
16
2015
Low-Fat Pumpkin Mousse
Makes 6 1/2 c. servings
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 c. skim milk (for higher protein use Fairlife Skim Milk)
-1/4 c. canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
-1 oz package sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
-1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
-1/8 tsp ground ginger
-1/8...
Sep
09
2015
The first home Gamecock Football game is right around the corner! Don't ruin your diet by munching on wings, chip, and burgers all day! Try this healthy tailgate recipe: pork tenderloin...guaranteed to be the star of the tailgate!
Chorizo-Stuffed Pork...