Sports Performance Nutrition
Mindful Eating and Gut Health: Is There a Connection?
Gut health has been making headlines, with companies pouncing on the opportunity to sell products as a cure. But what if I told you that the answer to better digestion could lie within, intertwined...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Best High-Carb Pre-workout Snacks
Have you ever hit a wall in the middle of training? Yep, been there, done that. And before I knew any better, I thought it had to do with me not sleeping...
How many calories should an athlete eat? 2021 Dietitian Edition
Every athlete’s first thought when it comes to food is, “How many calories should an athlete eat?” Is that you? Yep, I have been there too, searching the web trying to find the right answer for me,...
What’s In Your Pre-Workout?
Do you take a pre-workout supplement? If so, what’s your reason for taking it? Do you like that extra boost of energy? Maybe you just have been told it is needed by a supplement store worker?...