Fad diets and social media have popularized the low-fat diet and often support avoiding fats wherever we can. You may have also heard terms like “healthy fat” and are unsure if you’re meeting the recommendations for a healthy diet. In today’s blog, we break down the myths about dietary fat and how much fat active […]
Protein is such an essential nutrient to our overall health and fitness goals. It helps give tissues and organs their shape, and helps them function the way they should. It is also essential for muscle building and repair, and a portion at meals can help us stay more satisfied and help us avoid feeling hangryyy […]
By: Matt Luongo, MAEd, RDN, CSSD, CDN There is a lot of nutrition misinformation in the world, and carbs in particular often get a bad rep. Carbohydrates are often portrayed as unhealthy and even unnecessary in the diet. Today, we dispel some of these myths and teach you how to use carbs as a tool […]
By Erin Laverty Right on schedule this year as usual, everything seems to be picking up the pace. It can be hard to enjoy the beautiful weather, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and Fall decor on every porch step. Whether it’s practicing for playoffs, marathon training, projects at work, or preparing for holiday events, you […]
What do healthy snacks look like? Snacking is SO underrated. Regularly snacking can help you meet your nutritional needs, avoid over-snacking later on, and can help you stay focused and energized. Snacking is so essential, that it is often one of the most common healthy eating habits that we work on with clients. Why Snacking […]
Sports nutrition is not just for competitive or pro athletes. No matter what sport you play or even just as someone who likes to exercise regularly, what you eat and how your fuel your body makes a difference in your overall performance and health. When fueling for exercise, we pay more attention to timing of […]
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 […]