#sportsnutrition

Athlete's Plate- Moderate Training Days

This picture is for athletes during their season when they need to perform at their peak. Moderate training days are generally described...

Run Rabbit Run 50 Mile Ultra Marathon

I never thought that I would complete an ultra race. I have always been content with the marathon distance or below. Running any longer...

Success Starts at the Grocery Store

Having a healthy diet and reaching your health and fitness goals starts at the grocery store. Being a savvy grocery shopper is...

Fuel Your Ride: Performance Nutrition for Female Cyclists

Cycling is a sport that involves many different types of competitive events. This includes road, mountain, and cyclocross. Within these...

The Slow Cooker: An Athlete's Best Friend

Imagine coming home in the evening after a hard workout. You are tired and hungry and the thought of making dinner is overwhelming. The...

What to Eat and Drink Before Your Workout

You may think that skipping the pre-workout meal will save calories. Don’t make this mistake. The pre-workout meal might make the...

Eat your beets! and beetroot juice

A diet rich in leafy green vegetables has cardiovascular benefits and some scientists believe this is due to their high inorganic nitrate...

Pumpkin pie recovery shake

As a registered dietitian I really like to experiment with food and be creative. Sometimes I like to create my own recipes. I am usually...

Why choose a sports dietitian?

Common Questions: 1) What is a Registered Dietitian vs Nutritionist? A Registered Dietitian is a trained professional with a Bachelors...