In The News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Sandy Shultz, Dr. Lindsey Lepley, and Dr. Shelby Baez about the work investigating ACL injury risk and rehabilitation strategies for patients with ACL reconstruction. This interview is accompanying the release of a special issue of the Journal of Athletic Training women who are scholars in athletic training research.
The pandemic has done a number on our stomachs. We鈥檙e mostly stuck at home鈥攚hether working remotely or just staying safe in quarantine. And it鈥檚 too easy to just snack all day.
Can certain foods kick your body鈥檚 metabolism into a higher gear to help you lose weight? Many foods are touted as metabolism boosters, but how much and when you eat may be more effective ways to get the most impact from your workouts.
What foods help you fuel your workouts, and what should you eat after physical activity?
Which foods do you need to eat as you strengthen your muscles? Foods rich in protein give you fuel for muscle-building workouts, but experts say you need a variety of other nutrients like carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats too.
性视界传媒 ten million U.S. adults are vegan or vegetarian. Unfortunately, it鈥檚 not the easiest lifestyle to adopt, as finding meatless options at restaurants and supermarkets can be a challenge. Plus, even though some experts say forgoing animal products could save you at least $750 per year, certain specialty foods can be expensive. Despite the cost, though, synthetic meat sales have received a bump this year because of meat shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some meat eaters who switched to vegetarian or vegan options out of necessity may decide to stay once they鈥檝e had a taste.
Boosting our immune system to help us fight disease and illness more effectively is crucial, pandemic or no. Eating healthy, along with exercising regularly and engaging in stress-relieving activities, are critical.
鈥淪ince COVID hit, I鈥檝e been exercising outside. But in the heat, how can I stay cool while working out?鈥
We've always found the idea of vitamins that aid in hair, nail and skin health to be super appealing.
The author of a brand-new sports training book delves into the game-changing concept of 鈥渆xternal focus.鈥
Healthy eating is possible during the coronavirus crisis even when you鈥檙e stuck at home and many of your local supermarket鈥檚 shelves are bare.
As local, state, and federal public health officials continue to urge social distancing as the best way to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic, Americans across the country are hunkering down in their homes and finding ways to adjust to the new, albeit temporary, restrictions on daily life.