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The Power of Good Food
Our nutrition department works closely with the basketball players and coaches to help them succeed on and off the court. Three important areas focusing on different dietary needs help ensure our team (and you!) are ready to go.
WTF Wednesday – Why Hate on Coffee?
Coffee is a common misunderstood food. Is it good? Is it bad? Evidence shows that there is a wide range of health effects.
WTF Wednesday – The Sugar Detox
Studies showing that high consumption of sugar may negatively affect your health have sparked a surge of low-sugar or no-sugar diets. People are attempting to completely remove sugar from their diet. Some are just removing added sugars, and others are attempting to remove both intrinsic and added sugars. But banning foods is not a sustainable strategy to teach good nutrition.
Views on the Whole 30
Consuming nutrient-dense food is awesome, but the Whole 30 fad diet promises you benefits beyond which nutritious food can provide, while labeling certain foods as “off-limits.” Instead, it’s best to teach people how to successfully include foods they want to eat in their diet, along with how to enjoy the more nutrient-dense foods. Eating a varied diet provides good nutrition, while at the same time fulfills personal and cultural preferences.