NUTRITION & EXERCISE:  An intensive workshop

“Nancy Clark and Bill Evans present a nice balance of science and practical information. I got what I wanted—plus more!”

Save the dates:

SALT LAKE CITY                         Oct 28-29, 2011            Latter Day Saints Hospital

SEATTLE                                    Nov 4-5                         University Washington - Tacoma

LOS ANGELES                            Jan 27-28, 2012            Cal State University - Long Beach

SAN FRANCISCO                         Feb 10-11                    San Francisco State University

PHOENIX                                     Mar. 2-3                       Arizona State University -Mesa

ONLINE as home study                Every day!                                        

Here’s your chance to learn from two internationally known experts at this intensive workshop on Nutrition & Exercise.

--Sports nutritionist Nancy Clark MS, RD is renowned for her work with counseling athletes/exercisers.

--Exercise physiologist William Evans PhD for his research with protein, weight, and aging.

They will be offering a 1.5 day program that is designed to help coaches, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, sports nutritionists, sports medicine professionals effectively teach the nutrition message and grow their businesses. Athletes themselves are also welcome to attend and learn effective fueling strategies.

You'll find answers to your questions about--

-what and when to eat for enhanced performance, lifelong health and weight control.

-how to balancing carbs, protein and sports supplements

-how to resolve weight issues and dieting gone awry.

“I was surprised to learn new information on a topic I thought I knew so well.”

            --Registered dietitian/personal trainer, Seattle

See  www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com for more details.

The workshop is available as a home study if you cannot attend in person.

Leaders:          

Nancy Clark, MS, RD

Sports Nutritionist, Author, Speaker

Author Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook

William Evans, PhD

Duke Univ Medical School, Protein researcher          

Author, AstroFit

For:                       

Registered dietitians, athletic trainers, exercise leaders, coaches, sports

medicine specialists, personal trainers, nurses, physicians and athletes.

Topics include:

Exercise physiology, exercise and aging, weight control,

sports nutrition, effective counseling tips for eating disordered athletes,

ergogenic aids, creatine, case studies, hands-on information.

Cost:   $229; $134 full-time students and dietetic interns

CEUs:    ADA, ACSM, AFAA, ACE, NATA, NSCA, CHES

For more information and to register:    www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com

E-mail:   NClarkRD@aol.com                      

Phone:  501-952-2947

I first met chia in the form of a quick-growing plant “pet.” More recently, I was re-introduced to chia at Boston’s Multi-Sport Expo, where I was speaking and selling my Sports Nutrition Guidebook. The Chia folks were in a nearby booth. They graciously offered me several samples of Chia Chargers (www.chiacharger.com) and I graciously accepted them.

It wasn’t until a few days ago that I was hungry enough to investigate my “emergency food stash” and laid my hands on the Chia Chargers. They are small, unbaked “cookies” made with cha seeds, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, cranberries, oats and agave.  What a pleasant surprise—the Chia Chargers actually tasted really good and had a fun “crunch” from the chia seeds. The 120-calorie “cookie” was very satiating.

Chia seeds are being touted as the latest super food. They offer some protein, fiber, and health-protective phytochemicals and ALA omega-3 fats. Chia is an omega-3 alternative to flax, and in my opinion, tastes better than flax. In fact, it has very little taste at all … just a nice crunch (sort of like poppy seeds).

Chia seeds can absorb a lot of water. When you eat chia, the seeds absorb the water in your stomach and form a gel. This slows the rate of digestion and has a stabilizing effect on blood sugar. That makes them satiating (that is, they keep you feeling fed).

Some chia-fans claim chia seeds help athletes remain hydrated during endurance exercise. I looked for research with athletes and chia, but found nothing. So I’m waiting for science rather than anecdotes to validate that claim.

For those of you with dietary restrictions who are looking for a tasty, healthful and portable snack, Chia Chargers are soy-free, dairy-free and vegan. They are sturdy “hiker’s food” – a substantial alternative to traditional sweets. Chia Chargers can yummily tame the 3:00 p.m. cookie monster and leave you feeling content and energized. Try them, you might like ‘em!

Disclaimer: I have no connection with Chia Chargers other than having meet the hard-working staff at the Chia Booth who gave me some samples. (I only wish I had taken more!)

Nancy