The Power Connect Blog
Meal Planning for Athletes: A Guide for Success
A 2020 study showed that inadequate and prolonged calorie intake might lead to hormonal issues, gastrointestinal disturbances, impaired cardiac function, decreased bone health, and, most...
What is a Registered Dietitian?
As of this month, there are 90,000 Registered Dietitians, about a 25% increase since 2013, per the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The field is growing, and more individuals are seeking...
Popular Fad Diets: The Facts
Between 2015-2018, almost a quarter of the US population was on a specific diet at some point. Regardless of how willing people are to try popular fad diets, there is an unprecedented number of...
Best recovery tools for athletes – inflammation fighters
Every athlete knows the key to excellent training and competition is proper recovery. In fact, in a 2017 survey of more than 300 elite athletes, over half mentioned utilizing at least one recovery...
Does food cause inflammation?
Nearly two-thirds of surveyed Americans suffer from GI symptoms that could possibly be resolved with simple changes. Do you have those days where you are feeling great, but then all of a sudden a...
The Gifts That Keep On Giving: Athlete Edition
Tis the season for gift giving and receiving! When it comes to gifts, the most valuable gifts have no price tag attached! Get the keys to the most valuable gifts and set yourself apart from your...
Mindful Eating During the Holidays
Between pies and huge family meals, staying on track with your nutrition can be a daunting task during the holidays. It doesn’t have to be this way though! Learn why it is beneficial to...
Healthy Snacks for Athletes
Fueling as an athlete can be a struggle. With hours of practice, meetings, and other obligations, it can be hard to get the right nutrition. With that being said, snacks can be key. However,...
Top 4 Fall Snacking Tips
Fall is one of my favorite seasons for so many reasons; leaves changing colors, bonfires, crisp air, warm pumpkin spice, caramel apples, candy corn. But how do we balance all of this and...