Nutrition
Energy Drinks: Sip it or Skip it?
Estimated time read: 3 minutes, 30 seconds In a world where Monday mornings feel like marathons and afternoon slumps have you contemplating a Marston nap, energy drinks are the fastest-growing beverage category in units and dollars. These beverages contain caffeine,...
The Truth About Probiotics and Prebiotics
Estimated time read: 2 minutes, 50 seconds You’ve heard the buzz about probiotics - Do you know about probiotics' close cousins: prebiotics and synbiotics? In this blog post, we will explore these three functional foods and supplements and how they...
What are your protein needs?
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes and 30 seconds In the past few years, the importance and quantity of protein in the diet has been debated. Read on to learn more. Functions of protein While we often relegate dietary protein to...
The Relationship Between Body Image and Wellbeing
Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes 43 seconds Body image is a mental representation that describes what we believe, think, and feel about our body, and the behaviors dictated by those beliefs. Body image is not stagnant and lives on a...
3rd Party Certification
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 45 seconds Almost all of us have been exposed to supplements: Protein powder, pre-workout, creatine, or multivitamins. 3rd party certification is an important tool for consumers to ensure the safety and accuracy of their products....
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes 40 seconds According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, over 100 million people suffer from various types of allergies each year. The month of May serves as Allergy Awareness Month, which includes...
Plant-Forward Eating
Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes 15 seconds How do you “Fuel for the Future”? This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month®, “Fuel for the Future” asks how we can make educated choices on the food we consume for the success...
News
Getting to Know the RecSports 2022 New Hires
Say Hello to Our New Staff Members Name: Adam Caldwell What date did you officially start working for RecSports? July 25, 2022 What activity/activities do you like to do outside of work? Spending time with my family, Orangetheory Fitness, attending...
Opening Greetings from Laura Hall, Director for UF RecSports
Hello RecSports Alums! It is so nice to have the opportunity to connect directly with you via this newsletter. Having been here at UF almost a year now, I’ve had the chance to meet a number of alums and each...
Smiles for Nutrition
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 19 seconds "You're never fully dressed without a smile." Want to learn how you can keep those pearly whites sparkling? Read on for nutrition tips and tricks to help maintain good oral health. While brushing and...
