In this video clip, I reveal the 3 top reasons your metabolism is suppressed, and how to turn it around. As a dietitian for over 10 years, specifically in sports dietetics, my passion is working with athletes, active individuals and those competing in endurance sports such as runners or triathletes. But there’s a common problem […]
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It’s the beginning of May, and being stuck at home has not been easy for many of us during the COVID-19 crisis. Working from home while kids run a muck, races canceled, gyms closed and literally nowhere to go! But here’s the silver lining – life has been more relaxed and we all have a
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My top 5 picks for filling snacks on the go that will keep energy levels up and prevent muscle breakdown. Often times I will get a new client in my office who will tell me they don’t snack and say it like snacking is a bad thing. I’m often surprised by this because a constant
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Are you harnessing the power of nutrition for recovery from a sport injury? Fuel your body to recover faster and prevent unwanted weight gain while maintaining muscle mass! Did you know >3.5 million injuries occur each year in teenagers 14 and under? Two million of those sport injuries occur in just high school aged kids
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Learn to pick the right cereals to give you the proper nutrients and energy you need as an athlete. Mornings are hard, especially when you’re not a morning person. Getting in a nutritious breakfast is even harder when you’re rushing around. But we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day,
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Are you a parent of a teenage athlete who wants your child to become faster and stronger but not at the expense of their health? Sports nutrition supplements are usually the first go-to to reach these goals. There are key factors you should be looking at when it comes to sports nutrition supplements and I’m
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Alcohol and sports performance – does one have an effect on the other? That is the question! Let’s think about the races that involve drinking a beer after (or even during)! Many running and athletic groups also get together for drinks together – is there anything wrong with this? A friend of mine in college
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Have you considered what your sweat rate is, and how it can easily cause dehydration? You don’t have to stand outside long to know that summer is in full-swing. It’s this time of year that I ask myself why I even bother showering. I sweat just standing out there! Unfortunately, we can’t stop the sweating.
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Training on a low-carb diet? Learn the science behind why high-fat / low-carb diets fail to support endurance athletes. Let’s review on a more scientific level about the effects of low-carbohydrate diets in endurance athletes. Also, check out this post by Guest Blogger, Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern, where she shares how a
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In this video, Guest Blogger, Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern explains the three ingredients that make the perfect protein shake. We’ve all seen those big dudes at the gym walking around like the Incredible Hulk, poking their chests out, and staring at themselves in the mirror. I can’t help but acknowledge that there
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