January 1st is a popular time for many people to start resolutions to improve their diets. Unfortunately, it seems there is more misinformation than science-backed advice to help people make informed choices. Because common-sense advice is not as alluring as that provided in fad-diet books, it can be challenging to figure out the best way to […]
Author Archives: Sheila Kealey
Tips for Successful Health Behavior Change
The start of each year marks a new beginning, and is a popular time to make health resolutions. The crowded gyms in January are a sign that many people are setting health goals; but by March it’s typically “just the regulars” at the gym, leaving many to wonder if New Year’s resolutions are waste of time. . . […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
Happy Holidays! This week, read about the importance of overall nutrition quality vs isolated nutrients, how mental fatigue affects sports performance, 12 risks for Christmas, using the talk test to regulate exercise intensity, and more. Focus on Overall Nutrition Quality The recently published Omnicarb Trial suggested that the glycemic index may not influence cholesterol and other heart […]
Racing at Rikert
This weekend I traveled to Middlebury, Vermont, with some of my XC Ottawa teammates to race at the NENSA Eastern Cup Opener. Rikert Nordic Center, which borders the Green Mountain National Forest, hosted the event on the fairly new Tormondsen 5km racing course certified to FIS standards. One loop around the course and I recognized many similarities to […]