Fundamental Five 1- hydration 2- workout nutrition 3- meal frequency 4- protein 5- fruits & vegetables

Edition 6: April 24, 2015

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“Brown sugar is healthier than white sugar” Myth Truth- The main difference between the two sugars is the coloring, brown sugar gets its coloring from molasses being added to it. The molasses also gives brown sugar a richer taste and moist texture. While some people may believe that brown sugar has more nutritional benefits truly white sugar and brown sugar are very similar nutrition wise. Brown sugar does have a larger mineral content including calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron, but only in trace amounts. Brown sugar and white sugar are both a simple carbohydrate source.

Grilled Peaches and Cream Ingredients 4 Peaches 2 Tbsp honey 1 Cup soft cream cheese with honey and nuts 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Directions 1.  Preheat a grill on medium-high heat. Cut peaches in half and

remove the pits. 2.  Brush peaches with a light coating of oil. Place pit side down onto

the grill. 3.  Grill for 5 minutes, or until the surfaces have nice grill marks. 4.  Turn the peaches over, and drizzle with a bit of honey. Place a

dollop of the cream cheese spread in the place with the pit was. 5.  Grill for 2-3 more minutes or until the filling is warm. Serve

immediately.

Basic Pantry 101 Need help finding the right staples for your pantry? Check out this website for ideas of what you should have to make cooking at home that much easier! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/basic-pantry-101.html Stop Skipping Breakfast The morning can be the most hectic part of the day, getting everyone up, sending kids off to school, getting organized for work, etc. But that’s no reason to skip breakfast! Breakfast has shown to be a crucial meal in the day and this website will give you tips on how to make sure you start off the day right. http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/nutrition/healthy-eating/overcoming-excuses-for-skipping-breakfast Spring Recipes Need recipes for the wonderful spring produce? Check out this website with 101 recipes that are perfect for the spring season including, spring asparagus risotto, rhubarb apple pie, and artichoke and goat cheese stuffed chicken! http://www.cookinglight.com/food/in-season/spring-recipes/view-all

Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is all the craze now, is it really all it’s cracked up to be? Below are three facts about Greek yogurt- •  Good source of probiotics which help with gut

health •  Approximately twice the amount of protein than

regular yogurt •  Good source of calcium and phosphorous that

are needed for bone health

New satellite fueling station! ISU sports nutrition is fueling athletes around campus, including now at the student academic center. This fueling station has an assortment of fruit, and bars including CLIF, Muscle Milk protein, and Quaker oatmeal bars. We also post handouts with information on popular nutrition topics.

Taste Testing Tuesdays We will be continuing Taste Test Tuesdays until the end of the school year. Taste Test Tuesdays take place in the weight room of Redbird Arena and are open to all coaches, staff, administration, athletes, and sports medicine staff. Some items we highlighted were whole wheat banana muffins, build your own trail mix, and veggie snacks! Check out our Twitter to see what we are offering that week.