KTK-Nutrition

Most people know that after exercising it is good to eat or drink something with protein and some carbs.   Protein for muscles and carbs to help restore the energy (glycogen) used when working out.   One student in my class said a group was working out at the gym with a renown weight lifter.   After the workout, the weight lifter went out to his truck and asked the group what he was going to drink post-workout?   The student in my class knew as we had discussed it in class.   The weight-lifter reached into a cooler and pulled out a quart of white cow’s milk.   But he also could have pulled out some chocolate milk. My daughter sent me an article by a registered dietitian, White vs. Chocolate milk:   Can both be part of your post-exercise game plan?   This dietitian notes that many athletes hear the phrase, refuel with chocolate milk .   Which is a better choice post-workout, white milk (real cow’s milk, not plant-based milks) or chocolate m...

If you haven’t added some yogurt to your daily diet, it would be a good time to start.   Many people that eat yogurt think only Greek yogurt is healthy but it doesn’t have to be Greek yogurt.   Find a yogurt you like, in a flavor you are willing to eat.   Here are some health benefits of yogurt and what to look for when choosing yogurt.  (Adapted from Yogurt and health).        1.          Does yogurt help your smile?   Yes.   Yogurt not only doesn’t cause cavities, it helps protect your teeth (calcium) and even helps prevent periodontal disease.         2.        Does yogurt help your brain?   Yes.   Surprisingly, researchers have found that your gut bacteria affect brain function.   So researchers studied the probiotics in yogurt and found yogurt improved brain cognition.        3.  ...