Originally Published: Oct 19, 2020 From EatingWell.com Apples and peanut butter are a classic pair! Try them blended together in this healthy smoothie recipe, approved by Registered Dietitian Margaret Moses. Ingredients1 cup unsweetened almond milk1 small apple, chopped2 tablespoons natural peanut butter2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4-6 ice cubes DirectionsCombine almond milk, […]
Originally Published: Feb 01, 2019 By: Margaret Moses, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Did your New Year’s Resolution include losing weight? Stop counting calories and focus on these tips instead: Linger over your meal People who eat slowly are 42% less likely to become overweight than those who ate quickly, according to a 2018 study in the BMJ Open journal. […]
Originally Published: Sep 19, 2019 By: Meghan Boyle, Dietetic Intern, West Chester University for Margaret Moses, MBA, RDN, ACE Certified Health Coach The average swimmer burns 500 calories during 1 hour of swimming, so it is important to fuel yourself properly before and after practice to get the best results! Here are some of the basic […]
Originally Published: Aug 28, 2019 by Jon Schwartz, Dietetic Intern, Immaculata University for Margaret Moses, Nutritionist, Health Coach Supplements are a large part of today’s world. They claim to improve an individual’s health, physical performance, and happiness, among other benefits. In just the last decade, this multi-million dollar industry increased significantly and is not backing down […]
Originally Published: Mar 08, 2016 by acac Nutritionist Margaret Moses With each move, the clean eating concept became more refined and developed. Here are the seven core principles of today: 1. Choose whole, natural foods and seek to eliminate or minimize processed foods. Processed foods are anything in a box, bag, can, or package, and although there are […]
Originally Published: Oct 25, 2019 Fall is in full swing! Cozy up and enjoy this warm dish with your favorite fall flavors. by Sarah Frazier, acac Timonium p.r.e.p. director Ingredients . . . Directions
Originally Published: Mar 13, 2020 Add some spice to your life with this taco-inspired dish! This Turkey Taco Skillet uses common household ingredients for a warm comfort meal. No turkey? Substitute a different protein instead. by Sarah Frazier, acac Timonium p.r.e.p. director Ingredients Homemade taco seasoning: Skillet: Directions
Originally Published: Mar 02, 2016 By Nick Lynch, certified personal trainer Chairs hate me. Any time I sit for more than 30 minutes at the computer, in the car, or even at home on the couch, I can feel myself folding up into a little bundled ball of a person. This is a problem. Being a […]
Originally Published: May 24, 2017 Whether you took an energizing group exercise class, went for a run, or worked out around the club with a trainer, a good cool down is important! We asked a few of our Group Exercise Directors at acac for their insight. What does a cool down do for you? . . . A […]
Originally Published: Jan 23, 2020 We all know the importance of stretching before and after physical activity. But did you know that it’s even more important in the wintertime? Cold weather causes our muscles to contract and tighten in order to conserve body heat. This contraction results in stiff joints and a lower range of […]