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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 […]
June 9, 2021
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 […]
May 13, 2021
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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 […]
April 5, 2021
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 […]
March 2, 2021
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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 […]
February 16, 2021
You can embrace the holidays while prioritizing your health. First, though, let’s talk about what I mean by health. As an RD, people often think I’m referring to exercise, high-nutrient foods, and disease management/prevention when I talk about health. As much as I am referring to these things, I’m not just talking about physical health. […]
December 17, 2019
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Looking for an easy side dish with some fall flavor? Look no further. This side dish is packed delicious fall spices, healthy starch, antioxidants, and fiber for a wholesome option that will round out any meal. Fall Spiced Side Dish Ingredients: 2 Sweet Potatoes, halved and sliced into eighths 2 Bartlett Pears, quartered and sliced […]
November 21, 2019
You’ve probably heard about it by now. As the “ditch the diet” chatter continues, being healthy at every size (HAES) is getting some well-deserved attention too. A high-profile article in the Huffington Post in September 2018 shined a lot of light on this philosophy and started the wave of questions among my clients, which I […]
November 5, 2019
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The heat is blazing, and our summer cravings are still in full swing. With the end of summer just around the corner, take the next few weeks to savor every last bit of heat and some of our favorite August summer treats. August Summer Treats Watermelon: One of my all time favorites. Despite being a […]
August 9, 2019
Our motivation to get active is too often about our weight or body image. As a society where 68.8% of our population is overweight or obese, this is probably thought of as a good thing. However, research shows that we actually spend less time exercising when weight loss and better health are our motivation. So […]
July 31, 2018
