by Dana | Feb 6, 2017 | EAT, LEARN, MOVE
Are people gaining or losing weight in the winter? The answer isn’t so simple. Picture this: It’s negative six degrees. I zip my coat up over three layers (an accomplishment within itself) and I’m ready and determined to go to the gym. But as soon as I take a step...
by Dana | Feb 1, 2017 | EAT, Firefighter Nutrition, LEARN, MOVE
Your heart is arguably the most discussed organ. It keeps you alive, pumps blood throughout your body and delivers nutrients through the bloodstream. It also evokes feelings; you follow it; you wear it on your sleeve; sometimes it gets broken. It’s lub-Dub...
by Dana | Aug 17, 2016 | EAT, LEARN
What’s the first food that comes to mind when you hear the word “carbs?” Doughy bread, comforting pasta, decadent chocolate cake and glazed donuts might be at the top of the list. But what about crunchy carrots, juicy oranges, hearty whole grain toast and a cold glass...
by Dana | May 30, 2016 | EAT, LEARN
Looking for some snack ideas for when the snack attack comes on? Whether it’s during the day or late at night, fueling up on healthy and filling snacks that bring a nutrient punch can help with energy, performance, and weight maintenance. Snacking times may...
by Dana | Mar 31, 2016 | EAT, Firefighter Nutrition, LEARN
When we think of firehouse cooking, large portions of family-style comfort foods may come to mind. Meals cooked and enjoyed during downtime serve as bonding time with your crew. Even during downtime, eating patterns are influenced by the potential of a call, which may...
by Dana | Mar 9, 2016 | EAT, LEARN
Meal planning is a concept that has recently gained more attention in the nutrition and exercise fields. Why has meal planning become so popular? Because it sets you up for success —it gives you the ability to prepare healthy meals and snacks in advance, so that...
