It’s one thing to keep a food diary and count calories and quite another to analyze what nutrients are missing or what you’re getting too much of in your diet. NutritionData.com has created “My ND,” a free feature that allows users to manage their diets with a one-stop destination for logging and tracking their food choices. You can store a record of favorite, frequently used foods and customize food entries in “My Foods.” In the “My Recipes” section, you can combine individual foods, then analyze and save them as a recipe. The site generates a “Nutrition Facts” label and complete analysis of the recipe. The website has updated its consumption feature and “My Tracking” now lets users add and track the foods they eat as well as analyze their diets. Users can view a running total of what they eat and download the totals as reports. An interactive Daily Values bar chart displays the current levels of nutrients in a user’s diet and provides suggested food items that will allow a user to reach his or her recommended Daily Values. Other features available as well at .
Keeping trackTraining for a triathlon, marathon or other race is easier if you have a way to log your workouts. New from Timex is the Ironman Wireless Fitness Tracker, a watch and digital- transmitter system. The transmitter clips to the waist and relays info displayed on the watch. It has a 50-lap memory- recall chronograph that displays distance and pace; interval timers for speed and endurance training; a daily-activity tracker with steps, distance, pace and calories burned; and more. In blue, pink and black, it sells for about $90. More at .
Making memoriesMore than 7,000 people are expected to participate in Memory Walk 2008, a benefit for The Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado, Sept. 20 at Denver City Park. The event includes a 5K run and a 5K walk. A minimum pledge of $35 gets you a baseball hat, and $100 is good for a hat and T-shirt. Refreshments and entertainment are included. Presented by Life Care Centers of America, the event begins with registration at 7 a.m.; the run is at 8 a.m. and walk at 9 a.m. on the east side of the lake near the Museum of Nature & Science. The Kids Walk begins at 8:10 a.m., and a Diaper Dash is at 10 a.m. A family tent will host those attending with a family member or friend who is living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. There will be refreshments and, for a donation, walkers can taste purple pancakes cooked by the Young Professionals Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. The event raises public awareness and funds for the fight against Alzheimer’s. More information at 303-813-1669 or visit .
Please your pooches, help kidney health
Pet-friendly charity walks aren’t all that abundant, particularly in the fall, so leash up your four-legged companion on Sunday, and head to Washington Park for Kidneys and K-9s. A benefit for the National Kidney Foundation, the event starts with registration at 8 a.m. and the 1- to 2-mile walk is at 9 a.m. Details on pledging: , or call 720-748-9991, ext. 116.
