This video breaks it down and explains what type to avoid, and the better alternatives. Similar to dairy, sugar has gotten a bad rap, and many people now avoid it like the plague. See my blog which raises a glass to The Benefits of Milk for Building Muscle. Yes, there’s good reason to avoid too […]
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In this video, I talk about something that’s been on my mind lately; Female athlete triad syndrome. I work a lot with athletes and active individuals to help them fuel their body for better health and performance. I often get calls from parents who are concerned about their teen athlete, because they’re working out and
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With a new year comes new goals and resolutions. Are you ready to try a different approach than previous years? Watch this video to learn how. I don’t necessarily agree with the mentality of New Year’s resolutions. As a sports dietitian with over 10 years experience, here’s what I know about the gung-ho approach of
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Have you been considering the ketogenic diet to help you lose weight? Chances are you’ve heard of your friend or a friend of a friend or that girl on the internet who follows it and has lost a gazillion pounds. So you think, “well it’s worked for them so why not?” But perhaps you’ve wondered
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Do you know the benefits of coconut oil? Learn why it should be in your diet. What’s all the hype about coconut oil? Why are people cooking with it? Isn’t it high in saturated fat? Doesn’t saturated fat cause heart disease? These are all great questions! I’m hoping to answer all of these questions while
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We at Elite Nutrition and Performance believe there is a fitness plan that works for everyone. It’s just a matter of finding a workout plan that fits your goals based on lifestyle, fitness level, and personality. Over the course of the next several weeks we will explore in detail a few of the popular exercise
Do you know your food? Here is a quick video about the 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Food. Do you really know what you’re eating? This video is about reading food labels and points out 5 major things you didn’t know about your food. Check it out for a quick lesson on how
The answer is unfortunately, no. I frequently get asked the question: “Is weight loss just simply calories in vs. calories out?” or “What is more important, what you eat or how much you eat?” To answer the first question, weight loss is not only calories in vs. calories out. What you eat and how you
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So you’re looking to lose some body fat, huh? Well, it’s the perfect time of year for that! Losing extra body fat can do a number of great things for you, including improved health, less mass makes you faster in your sport, it’s easier on your joints and makes you look and feel better! Losing
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Christmas and New Year’s is right around the corner and we know what that means…lots of food and little to no exercise! What comes next? Everyone in the gym on January 2nd exercising like their life depends on it, only to drop off the radar come March. Instead of taking this approach, why not start
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