It's hard to believe that with the unpredictability of March’s weather, springtime is right around the corner. Regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil said a short month ago, spring officially begins on March 20th. In addition to the changing of the seasons, March is also National Nutrition Month. Started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1980, National Nutrition Month is “an annual nutrition education and information campaign focusing on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits,” which comes at the perfect time considering that winter is notorious for poor eating habits. During the cold and dark months, we typically hibernate to our couches and are warmed by hearty comfort foods and Netflix binge-fests to escape the harsh winter weather.
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Fitness Tip: "It’s important to eat prior to your workout. Eating before your workout will help keep blood sugars stable, increase performance and in the long-term this boosts your metabolism. I always suggest eating something 30-60minutes prior to your workout. Here are some general guidelines in choosing a pre-workout food:
*Choose something with no more than 300 calories
*Your snack should be low in fat and fiber
*Be sure to get in some complex carbohydrates
*You should get in a moderate amount of protein pre-workout
*Keep the simple sugars content low
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