The Sports Dietician for the NFL's Houston Texans, MLB's Houston Astros, and the Houston Ballet, Ms. Roberta Anding, RD/LD joins us in the podcast this week.  This is a straight-ahead discussion of the nutritional challenges of both elite athletes and normal folks.  It's a fun conversation!

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Joining us in the podcast today is Dr. David Bassett from the University of Tennessee.  Dr. Bassett is a renowned expert in how to measure human activity and how activity levels differ between technological societies and non-technological societies.

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Today we are pleased to have Dr. Noah Dean from Texas Lutheran University join us in the podcast today.  Noah has made a mission of exposing and educating the public about quacks and fraudulent health products that are on the market.  This is a fun conversation and greatly needed in today's consumer society. We also talk about Noah's experience as a stuntman on Friday Night Lights.

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 It's still hot outside - so we all need to be very aware of hydration state to prevent heat-related illnesses.  Join us as we talk to Dr. Mindy Millard-Stafford, a well-published and nationally known expert on hydration during exercise.

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 Join us as we chat with Dr. Molly Bray from the University of Alabama Birmingham as we talk about her work on nutrition timing.  Dr. Bray's lab group has done some intriguing work looking at when and what you eat and how that affects obesity.  For example, is it better to eat fat or carbs for breakfast?  Listen and find out.

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 Join us for a fun talk with Comedian Kevin Hughes as he talks about health and wellness and the challenges that face many of us as we try to become healthier - especially if you live aboard a cruise ship!

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 This is a special (short) podcast to officially announce the line-up for the first Huffines Discussion.  Join us on April 1 from 1-4 pm at Rudder Auditorium as these national leaders and thinkers in sports medicine talk about the big topics.  Hit our Discussion page for more details, maps, etc!

Given the conversational nature of these topics, all can attend - and there is no admission charge.  Doors open at 12:30....See you there!

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 It is our Thanksgiving special...we talk with Director of Performance Nutrition, Mr. Jon Tanguay. Jon is a Registered and Licensed Dietician and works with both elite athletes and recreational athletes.

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 Dr. Wendy Kohrt from the University of Colorado joins us today for a great discussion of how bone changes during our lifespan and how exercise and some common over-the-counter drugs can negatively influence bone.

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Join us as we chat with Dave Kennedy, head strength and conditioning coach for the Texas A&M Football team. We talk about bursts, sleep, and have a few laughs. You never knew conditioning and strength training could be so much fun.

 

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