Non-Diet Nutrition

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

The Benefits of Whole Grains On average, less than 1% of Americans eat the daily recommended amount of whole grains. However, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines strongly recommend including at least half of our grains as whole grains each day, which is about 3 servings. Although carbohydrates often receive a bad reputation, incorporating whole grains into […]

We constantly hear about them. Superfoods are packed with them. We know they’re good for us, but why? Here’s our top 5 reasons we’re crazy for antioxidants and think you should be too. Why We Love Antioxidants 1. Brain Boosting- As much as we’d like to ignore it, we experience a decline in brain function […]

Our brains require just as much nutrition and energy as our bodies. Nutrients like B vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants can improve memory, concentration, and overall brain health. Stressed at your job, overworked from midterms, or just feeling mentally exhausted recently? Try these foods that boost brainpower! Munch on These 5 Foods to Boost Brainpower […]