I love to listen to podcasts. Lately I have been listening to a variety of podcasts about the ketogenic diet. It seems to be gaining...

Nutrition for the Bariatric Athlete: Part 1- Endurance Training As a registered dietitian I specialize in sports nutrition, but I have...

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats) 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes 1/2 cup Almond butter...

These breakfast potatoes contain sweet potatoes, black beans, cheese, and eggs. They are a delicious combination of sweet and spicy. I...

If you have every taken a multivitamin, consumed a shake with protein powder, or added vitamin C powder to water then you have taken a...

Want to reduce your risk of heart disease? Consider the Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean diet has been getting a lot of attention...

It is kind of weird to think of having a relationship with food. When I think of a relationship I often think of my connections with...

This is one of my favorite go-to week night dinners. I love pizza, but ordering delivery is not always a healthy or cost effective...

High Protein Pancake Recipe Dry ingredients for basic pancake mix: 1 1/2 cup oat flour 2/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup whey protein powder 1/2...

In January, around the first of the new year, I sat down with my calendar and started planning out my races for 2016. My first goal was to run a marathon in order to qualify for the Boston marathon in … Continue reading →

I have shared some of my health issues on my blog in the past including my struggles with iron deficiency anemia and overtraining. During my experience with overtraining I left one detail out because at the time I thought some … Continue reading →

Starting the day with a proper breakfast can help set you up for the remainder of the day. I noticed that when I ate a high carbohydrate diet without much protein that I was hungry within a couple of hours. … Continue reading →

Shredded chicken is so versatile. It can be used in tacos, quesadillas, salads, enchiladas, and burritos. I love using my crockpot for...

My last marathon was a little over 4 years ago when I ran the Vermont City Marathon. It was not that I was burned out or sick of training. Life got too busy for training. For a period of time … Continue reading →

It is kind of weird to think of having a relationship with food. When I think of a relationship I often think of my connections with other people. My husband, my friends, my coworkers, my boss, or my family, etc. … Continue reading →

My undergraduate degree is in kinesiology so naturally I was curious when I stumbled across the idea of Applied Kinesiology. I read some information online regarding a practitioner that used Applied Kinesiology (AK), and more specifically muscle testing to diagnose … Continue reading →

Eating after a workout is also known as recovery nutrition. The foods you eat after a workout can have a significant impact on how your...

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

Imagine coming home in the evening after a hard workout. You are tired and hungry and the thought of making dinner is overwhelming. The aroma of a fresh cooked meal greats you as you walk … Continue reading →

Endurance athletes are known for having a tendency to overtrain. It seems that many endurance athletes are on a tightrope, trying to balance between training hard and overtraining. Many athletes, especially at the elite level, have experienced the effects from … Continue reading →