Toni's Take 

Toni’s Take, #3

Not all Energy Bars Live Up to Their Name.

They are convenient for your dance or gym bag but some are simply candy bars with a different label.  Look for ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and whole grain carbs.  Make sure ther

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Toni’s Take, #5

Six ways Phytochemicals from Fruits and Vegetables Protect Athletes (From the American Institute of Cancer Research)
  • Stimulate the immune system, the body’s defense against viruses, bacteria and other disease-causing agents.
  • Block the potential for carcinogens (cancer causing substances) to be for
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Toni’s Take, #6

Try Salmon instead of Tuna in your salad or sandwich.

Tuna contains high levels of mercury whereas salmon or canned salmon gives you the omega three fatty acids that are so necessary for health, optimal mental focus and memory.

Toni’s Take, #8

Try to Shop from Local Farmers and Produce Stands

Food loses a lot of nutrition when it is picked too early and not allowed to vine-ripen.  The average meal in the United States travels 1,500 miles before reaching your plate.  A head of lettuce traveling form California to North Carolina uses 36 times more fossil fuel energy in transport than it provides in food energy.

Toni’s Take, #9

Get Some Water From the Foods You Eat!

Try to choose foods with a higher water content. You will fill more satisfied and it will help maintain your hydration level. Fruits, veggies, and cooked whole grains are great choices.