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Jun
25
2008

Vegetarian Diets: Perfect Prescription for Athletes

by Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN

You’ve decided to make the switch to some style of a vegetarian diet. Will your exercise performance suffer? What about your energy levels? Can you still develop body-firming muscle even though you’re not eating animal protein?
Put your fears aside. Vegetarian diets are typically rich in carbohydrates, [...]

Jun
25
2008

Power Eating: The Right Way To Gain Strength

by Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN
Think about how you would like to look and feel. Imagine yourself with a body that’s fit and firm, with just the right amount of muscle. Imagine the joy of having high strength and energy day in and day out.
Keep those images in your mind’s eye. Those [...]