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With the Summer Olympics about to start, let's think about how to improve our own physical activity! Hydration is definitely key in the summer heat.

It pays for athletes to have an actual “hydration plan” to go along with their training. Dehydration is a huge risk & even more so for athletes training outside. A good baseline for hydration in athletes is to consume at least 2 cups of fluid prior to training and 4-6 ounces of fluid every 15 minutes of exercise. Your post event/training hydration needs are impacted by your overall pre- to post-fluid losses. Best hydration choices include water, low-fat milk or 100 percent juice. Sports beverages are best reserved for competition, where quick hydration & electrolyte replacement are necessary.

Eat well, drink well, and prosper!

[Post & graphic by Jocelyn Calip, DI]

Don’t battle your food allergies alone. A registered dietitian can create a food plan that will allow you to get enough of the vitamins and minerals you need to lead a healthy life. In addition, we can help you navigate through the grocery store and help you gain confidence in the foods you choose for yourself and/or your child with food allergies. Use this link to find a registered dietitian near you: https://www.eatright.org/find-a-nutrition-expert

(Created by Sydney McIntosh, DI)

On Registered Dietitian Day & every day, Positive Nutrition is thankful for opportunities to help others eat well and prosper!
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Here's your friendly reminder that you can eat what you want and leave what you don't.
Merry Christmas!
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Sugar-free products can & usually do have carbohydrates. People with need to know carbohydrate content to give the right amount of insulin. It's not necessary to use sugar-free products, although some people may find it helpful. If you're not sure, ask!

YEARLY REMINDER

Move that turkey from the freezer to the fridge! If you still need to buy your turkey, you'll need to get it "fresh" because there's probably not enough time to thaw it all the way.
(Graphic from Partnership for Food Safety Education)

Today's post: People with diabetes can eat whatever they want. Yes, including carbohydrates & candy! Those with Type 1 Diabetes need to take insulin with carbohydrates. Those with Type 2 Diabetes will have a glucose management plan that may or may not include insulin. Please avoid telling others what they should or should not eat, & there's no need to make comments, either. If you want to know something, ask nicely.

November is ? We'll be posting some diabetes facts. This one came from my 14YO daughter who has Type 1 Diabetes.

Trick-or-treating safety tips for kids of all ages!

I'm excited to announce that in addition to my office location in Marietta/East Cobb, I am now seeing clients at Exhale Counseling in Acworth! Please visit the website for more information. I look forward to serving this new community!

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When running long distances, nutrition needs to include:
Fluids
Electrolytes
Carbs
Protein
Small amounts of fats
FUN foods!
Foods that taste good - salty & sweet
Yeti 100 runners will be finishing now through 1:00 PM ET! The fastest runner finished - 100 miles! - in 15 hours, 12 minutes. 😳 Runners need to fuel to the finish.

Hydration is part of training, so our runner has been well hydrated. He prepared for today's race by having extra fluids & electrolytes yesterday. This morning he had about 16 oz Gatorade plus half of a cinnamon raisin bagel with peanut butter before the start. He's armed with a bladder of Tailwind, a bottle of Gatorade, & a bottle of water. We'll see him again around mile 18.

On location at the in Virginia today. Race starts at 7 AM. We're in for a 30-hour adventure!

Check it out! The logo has been updated! Can you tell the difference? 😂

It’s National Aging Month!

Aging isn’t always easy-which is why it is so important to eat well and work on your overall fitness. You are the only one that can make the choice to do better, be better, and live better!

If you would like more information on aging well-Positive Nutrition can help!

SHANAH
TOVAH!