Welcome to the team! The Wheat Foods Council is proud to partner with seeMOMMYrun to create a “Mom, the Everyday Athlete” nationwide run/walk on Saturday, May 19, 2007. The event enabled moms at any fitness level to unite, improve their health, and set a world record for the most steps taken by moms in one day.
Carbohydrate-rich foods can provide the energy needed to tackle your busy day or fuel your workout. At the foundation of your diet should be grains, fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean meat, fish and beans. The following resources will teach you how to use these and other foods to nourish and energize your inner athlete.
Everyday Eats: Consistent, smart food choices are the foundation of a healthy diet. “Mom, the Everyday Athlete” trading cards offer customized daily nutrition guidance for moms at different stages of life. Click here to view the card that best fits your stage of motherhood.
Fuel Up to Get Fit: A pre-workout snack can physically and mentally energize your body. For tips on calorie-controlled, nutrient-rich fuel, click here.
Mom’s Pasta Night Out: Gather your friends and have a pasta party the night before the run/walk to fuel yourself for the race and celebrate your progress. For event planning tips and recipe suggestions, click here.
Climbing the Pyramid: Determine your required daily grain, vegetable, fruit, meat and dairy servings based on your age, gender and activity level. Calculate your daily needs on the USDA Web site, click here.
Welcome to the team! The Wheat Foods Council is proud to partner with seeMOMMYrun to create a