Crunchy, salty, and simple! You’ll never buy pickles again. Money-saving, do-it-yourself kitchen hacks are my thing, and I love sharing my favorite tips that are easy for anyone to try out. By using what you already have on hand, or for very little money out of your wallet, you can keep nourishing snacks on hand, […]

What’s a delicious way to replenish essential electrolytes? Get creative… The do-it-yourself approach is especially easy, and fun for making an electrolyte drink. I’ve offered plenty of insight on the topic of staying properly hydrated, especially during the sweaty summer months, which you can see here: How to Make Your Own Sports Drink Sports Drinks […]

May is ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’. Get outside… This video highlights the importance of going outside for better mental health. Being outside in nature improves our mood, lowers stress and anxiety, and helps us sleep better. Plus… in just 30 minutes, we get replenished with Vitamin D! Learn more about the importance of the ‘sunshine […]

Will it matter that much if I drink? The question of drinking alcohol or not comes up a lot, and many of my clients wonder if alcohol should be totally off limits. In this video, I discuss why the answer depends on what you’re drinking, how much, and what you’re mixing it with, to help […]

Do you avoid snacking between meals because you think it’s unhealthy or will cause weight gain? Done properly, mindful or ‘smart snacking’ can make all the difference to having optimal energy levels, improved performance and higher brain functioning. As an important part of their meal plan, many of my clients learn that not all snacking […]

Did you know that carbohydrates are king when it comes to fueling your performance? Most people don’t realize we need more than just protein for muscle building and energy, and that carbohydrates play a critical role as fuel for brain function, muscle generation and repair, and endurance. Many people are reaching out to me after […]

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 […]

Need tips for how to meal plan for the week ahead? Creating a meal plan for the week will save you time, money and the frustration of not seeing progress when it comes to your health and performance. I remember as a child watching my mom sit down at the table and think about what […]

Guest Blogger, Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern shares how a low-carb diet impacted her performance as an endurance athlete. As an endurance athlete and Exercise Science major, I started hearing quite a bit about this high-fat, low-carb diet within the past few years. The theory behind it is strong: eat as little carbs […]

Going on a well-intentioned diet may have the opposite affect of losing body fat. Read on to learn why your diet might be the culprit to unwanted weight gain. Okay, maybe the title is a bit extreme, but it is a humbling question that those suffering from weight gain or the dreaded weight-loss-plateau should ask […]