Life as an athlete is hard. Life as an athlete who’s time competing comes to an end is HARDER. For most athletes, everything you do is to get better at your sport. Every time you step into the weight room or run a mile you usually aren’t just doing it for yourself. You are doing […]

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 […]

By Ashley Dimon, Dietitian & Sports Nutrition Volunteer Summer’s here, and you’re ready to trade in your mittens and snow shovels for sandals and shades. But are you feeling the pressure of the wellness culture? If you’re like me, your social media accounts are being inundated with “health and wellness” tips and videos from celebrities […]

Written By: Emma Hesse, Student Nutrition Volunteer Have you ever wondered what happens when you stop dieting? There was a time in my life when I couldn’t imagine not being on a diet. I have spent most of my life picking apart my body. I can remember starting my first diet around age seven, and […]

No time for post-workout recovery snacks? Think again! Here are 5 quick and easy post workout shakes ideas to aid in your post-workout recovery by boosting your energy and protecting your muscles. Why Post Workout Shakes? Post workout shakes offer a myriad of benefits that can significantly your health. These convenient and easily digestible shakes […]

By Lexi Moriarty, MS, RD, CSSD & Ashley Dimon, Sports Nutrition Volunteer Depending on your circles, you may’ve heard low energy availability (LEA) RED-s (relative energy deficiency in sport), but you may not be sure exactly what they mean. So, I want to take a few minutes to break it down for you here! Here […]

By: Ashley Dimon, Sports Nutrition Volunteer Over the past few years, the interest in vitamin D in foods and as a supplement has really picked up! Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium absorption. It supports bone health by keeping bones strong while also reducing the risk of stress fractures. It also plays an […]