Training, a tip, a plug

For those interested in Thursday’s group ride, we will be performing some extensive intervals out on the frontage road near Kelly Canyon.  We’ll meet at Bogert Park and ride from there.  More details before we start on Thursday.  Please arrive promptly!  If you are later than you like, ride out toward Kelly Canyon turnoff on [...]

Fat Confusion

Confused about all the different types of fat?  What is good and what is bad? Good and limited fats can fight inflammation and help to prevent the onset of heart disease while also providing our body with essential vitamins and minerals needed for daily living.  Bad fats have little to no role in our health, and while [...]

Smoothies

One of the best post- (or pre) workout carbohydrate replacement drinks you can sip is a smoothie made with low-fat milk, fruit and juice.  Its all natural, high in protein and carbohydrates and cheap on your wallet compared to traditional sports drinks.  Use your imagination to create exciting and fun flavors or check out the link [...]

Nutrition News Coming Soon!

Hi fellow Triton members!  I am up and going on our exciting new blog.  Please bear with me as I am not familiar with blogging and twittering.  I am planning on posting nutritional tidbits once a week and I am excited to help any of you out if you have any nutrition related questions, whether it be general or [...]

Portion Sizes

Many people are unaware of correct portion sizes for foods.  Nutrition fact labels generally list a “serving size” which is the amount of nutrients available in a specific amount of the food.  But a portion size is the healthful recommended intake of a food item at a meal or snack.  The following are correct protion [...]

Winter Hydration

With winter setting in (hopefully not quite yet!), don’t forget about hydrating during your workouts.  During the winter people tend to drink less when they work-out outdoors because they don’t have as much of the thirst sensation or are not sweating.  However, you are still losing fluids despite a lack of sweat.  Take a swig [...]

Carbs!!

Worried about eating too many carbs?  A recently published study found that individuals who ate a high carbohydrate diet, meaning that 60% of their calories came from carbohydrate rich foods, weighed less and were healthier than those who ate low carbohydrate diets (40% or less of daily calories from carbs).  Scientists believe this is because the individuals within [...]

Nature’s Sweets!

Have a sweet tooth that you really want too satisfy, but you also want stay on the healthy eating track?  Fruits are natures version of candy!  They are high in vitamins and minerals, low in calories and are sure to satisfy that sweet craving.  The sweetest and best fruit to eat is the fruit that [...]

Nutrition for the Off-Season

During the off-season of training remember to cut back on calories if your activity level is lower than normal to prevent weight gain.    Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grain pastas, breads and rices and using low-fat meats and cheeses will keep you on the track of good health. 

Your Daily Needs

After being out of town and a few weeks of getting back to normal, I will be updating the log once again.  This week is how to figure out your daily caloric needs.  There are several equations for figuring out your daily calorie needs, but an easy one to use and understand takes into account your body [...]