TOTD

Nutrition Tip of the Day
Need Something Sweet? Try Nutella...
I suppose I have been in a substitution mood the past few days :) Have you ever tried Nutella? If you are in the mood for something sweet, Nutella is a great substitute for chocolate, cookies, cake, etc! Try it on a whole wheat piece of toast or dipping apple into it, and you have a snack that is great at curbing your sweet tooth and much healthier than eating traditional sweet treats.

Exercise Tip of the Day
Stay Hydrated
I debated about whether or not to put this as a nutrition tip, but decided it is definitely an exercise tip! If you do not stay hydrated while working out, you not only run the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heat stroke, but you also will not be as energized. Water constitutes about 80% of your body, and is an important solvent and "carrier" of various molecules; especially oxygen! Your blood (which carries oxygen!) is primarily made of water, and our muscles need water to function properly while exercising. So, stay hydrated, especially as the weather heats up! One rule of thumb is CP (clear pee!), if you're getting enough water your pee should be pretty clear (of course taking vitamins may make it more yellow), but if your pee is not pretty clear you may not be getting enough fluids! Drink up!