By Matt Luongo, MAEd, RDN, CSSD, CDN Many have begun to question if intuitive eating for athletes is appropriate. Proper nutrition for athletes is one of the most crucial pieces to success in sport. Good nutrition provides more energy to the active individual and can help the Olympic athlete finish first in their event. No […]
If you’re just starting to consider a more intuitive eating lifestyle, you may feel a little confused, worried, or completely overwhelmed. One of the best things about intuitive eating also makes it the trickiest to navigate— an intuitive eating approach often means leaving food rules and diets behind…cue the anxiety. The Core Principles of Intuitive […]
This is a tricky question because there isn’t one straight answer for every person. Yet, we know active women and athletes have high energy needs and not eating frequently can take a toll on your body. Wondering how often you should eat? Here is what you need to know. Meal frequency is a hot topic […]
Just when you think you’ve figured out your periods, something happens. It’s easy to jump to conclusions when you experience changes in your menstruation cycle. Yet, some of the most common things that impact your period are diet choices and exercise routines. Here, we look at how the effects of exercise and your eating habits […]
Your life is busy and the last thing you need to be doing is spending hours meal planning, making a grocery list, and meal prepping. We totally understand. The good news? This doesn’t have to take up your whole Sunday. You can hit the gym, go for a hike, spend time with your dog, and […]
Nutrition is essential for fueling your body and exercise. Knowing what to eat before and after a workout, in addition to regular meals throughout the day, can help. The right choices can help you feel more energized, increase stamina, and boost brain function during your workout. Well-fueled exercise can also help your body recover quicker, […]
Our digestion can have a huge impact not only on our health but our mental wellbeing. If we aren’t digesting food properly we can experience overall discomfort, pain and disruption to our daily lives. For many people, poor digestion can lead to feeling isolated and even frustrated with your body. So, let’s talk about it! […]
By Erin Laverty, RDN, HAES Dietitian w/ ENW So you’ve decided to say goodbye to chronic dieting & counting calories, you’ve deleted MyFitnessPal off your phone & are excited to finally make peace with food. A HAES (health at every size) dietitian can be an amazing asset in your journey towards food freedom- but it’s […]
By Ashley Dimon, Dietitian & Sports Nutrition Volunteer Is there a chance that you are over-training and under-eating? Consider the following. Are you constantly thinking about food? Do you often feel tired or irritable? Do you often have stress fractures or injuries that won’t heal? Hair loss? Irregular or loss of your menstrual cycle? These […]