NFLRUSH

The Ravens have ended the off-season conditioning program. Now the players and coaching staff are taking some vacation before training camp. While the Ravens are away from the facility, they will still try to eat healthy and make good food choices.

As the weather gets warmer, I remind the Ravens football players how important it is to stay hydrated when they exercise. Hydration affects our coordination, balance and ability to exercise or play for a long time. Read more to find out how you can stay hydrated.

During the NFL Draft last week, the Ravens drafted 10 players. There have also been a few players on our roster who were not drafted out of college, but worked hard to make the team. One of our current starters, Bart Scott, was an undrafted player from Southern Illinois University.Since Bart came to the team, he has met with me each year to tailor his nutrition program to compliment his workout program.

Hi! I am Sue A. James, MS, RD, LDN, and I am the Baltimore Ravens team nutritionist. NFL Rush is adding nutrition information and my blog this year so you are able to get an inside view on professional football players and their nutrition program.

Sue A. James, MS, RD, LDN is president of Pinnacle Health & Wellness, LLC, a consulting firm that provides health, wellness, and sports nutrition programming to businesses and schools.