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Despite what many people think, eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank. While it is true that some specialty health foods or whole food stores can be expensive, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy nutritious meals without overspending.  With a little planning and creativity, you can create cheap, healthy eating recipes that […]

Recipes & Meal Planning, Sports Nutrition

November 11, 2024

Cheap Healthy Eating Recipes: Nutritious Meals on a Budget

Affordable meal prep with rice, boiled eggs, fresh salad greens, tomatoes, corn, and broccoli – a perfect example of cheap healthy eating recipes for balanced nutrition.

The old cliche about breakfast being the most important meal of the day is probably the truest statement ever made when it comes to your health and nutrition.  Not only eating breakfast but eating one that is high in protein is essential to reach your health goals.  But let’s face it. Mornings can be hectic, […]

PROTEIN, Uncategorized

November 5, 2024

Easy Breakfast Recipes with High Protein for Busy Mornings

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It’s not easy to simply stop stress eating. Have you ever found yourself mindlessly opening the fridge door after a disagreement with your partner? Or maybe you crave your favorite comfort food, something heavy in carbs and extra cheesy, after a rough day at work?  What about stress drives us to reach for the most […]

Eating Disorders, Non-Diet Nutrition, REDS, DISORDERED EATING & EDS, Uncategorized

October 22, 2024

How to Stop Stress Eating: Effective Tips for Mindful Eating

Two people preparing a colorful, healthy meal with fresh vegetables, including red peppers, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, and seeds on a rustic wooden table

Disordered eating plagues the athletic community, often flying under the radar. I get it. As an athlete, you’re under immense pressure to perform, to be the best, to push your body to its limits. But what happens when that pressure becomes too much? When the desire to excel turns into an unhealthy obsession with food […]

Eating Disorders, Uncategorized

August 20, 2024

Disordered Eating in Athletes: Breaking Free from the Struggle

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Protein, along with carbohydrates and fats, is considered one of the most necessary nutrients to the body. It is essential for so many processes in the body, including growth, muscle and cell repair, chemical reactions, protection and muscle contraction. Protein also acts as transport carriers throughout the body for things like vitamins, minerals, and oxygen. […]

PROTEIN, Sports Nutrition

July 16, 2024

Can a High Protein Diet Cause Constipation?

Assortment of high-protein foods including salmon, beef, eggs, quinoa, nuts, spinach, and avocado.

Did you know that the average adult body is 60% water? Maintaining water balance in the body by properly hydrating is important for normal body functioning and also exercise and performance. Before we get into the role adequate hydration plays in exercise performance let’s review some quick terminology you will see in this blog. You […]

HYDRATION, Sports Nutrition

July 1, 2024

Why Hydration is Important and Summer Hydration Tips

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Do you ever feel stressed when you think about planning meals for your family? It gets even more hectic when you try to track calories and macros. Balancing nutritional needs for young athletes, yourself, and the rest of the family isn’t easy either. Throw in meal prep for teenage athletes, and it makes it even […]

Non-Diet Nutrition, Uncategorized

June 3, 2024

How to Plan Family Meals Without Counting Calories or Macros

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As a pasta lover, it may be hard to decide on a “healthier” choice without sacrificing flavor. Wheat pasta was praised for being the healthiest option for a long time, but that’s where a new contender comes in chickpea pasta. But is chickpea pasta healthier than wheat pasta? Let’s compare the two to see. Key […]

Non-Diet Nutrition, Uncategorized

May 20, 2024

Is Chickpea Pasta Healthier Than Wheat Pasta?

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Have you ever scrolled through social media, feeling bombarded by perfect bodies and diet ads? It’s overwhelming, and the truth is this diet culture affects our mental health.  We’re surrounded by ideals that push thinness and similar beauty standards. This constant exposure causes feelings of shame, low self-esteem and, in some cases, eating disorders. From […]

Health at Every Size, Non-Diet Nutrition, Women's Health

May 6, 2024

How Does Diet Culture Affect Mental Health?

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In this article, we dive deep into the idea that healthy eating can go too far and in some ways, can develop into an eating disorder in itself.

Eating Disorders

April 22, 2024

Is Being Obsessed With Healthy Eating an Eating Disorder?

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