Supplements are a tricky subject; especially for student-athletes. On one hand, as a Registered Dietitian I will always, always, ALWAYS advocate for maximizing your diet first and on the other hand, I am not naive and know many of you will go on to take them anyway without consulting a dietitian. What’s a dietitian to …
Creating a hydration plan can be the difference between hydration and dehydration. We all know that we need to stay hydrated however knowing and doing are two different things. This article is about creating a GENERAL hydration plan for athletes which means meeting your daily, overall needs, not your exercise-specific needs. However, I can say …
Heading back to school can be overwhelming; new teachers, new classes, new expectations. Add sports into the mix and you’re likely to feel a bit overwhelmed. Mention fitting in proper nutrition and you are probably rolling your eyes at this point. From not being able to eat or drink during classes, to running straight from …
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Weight Gain! Is it on your mind this off-season? Is it really just eating as much as possible and hoping for the best? Not quite. While you do need to eat more than your usual fare, structuring your meals and snacks in a certain way can help you get the most out of your plate …
Chocolate Covered Cherry Recovery Drink Brittany Wells Tart Cherry Juice has become quite popular in the sports nutrition arena for its benefits in sleep and exercise recovery. This recipe blends a powerful antioxidant powerhouse with another powerful recovery tool: protein Prep Time 1 Minutes Serves 1 Carbohydates/Protein 34/ 16 grams Ingredients 8 oz Chocolate Core …
We’ve all said it before “Oh! I forgot to pack my snack!” or “Oh! I didn’t think I’d be gone that long and I didn’t bring anything to eat”. It happens to the best of us. What’s an athlete to do? I say if you can make the habit happen, bring the habit to you! …
First things first: it is 100% OK to use and enjoy the items you already use to flavor your foods. Yes really! ESPECIALLY for those of you who are really working hard to get more color on your plate. If vegetables are something you struggle with but would like to include more of them for …
This month’s theme for National Nutrition Month® is to personalize your plate. What does personalize your plate mean to you? If you would’ve asked me how to personalize a plate after I graduated from school, my answer would’ve been: “OF COURSE! You can eat this basic list of healthy foods, and add pizzazz!” And by …
You know you need to eat more to reach your energy and performance goals. Each day you try to “add more” but what does that really mean? A larger piece of meat at dinner? Two dinners? An extra snack? A smoothie? It’s hard to eat more, especially when your appetite just isn’t there. You might …
One question I have gotten so far has been “Why Responsive?” I felt it might be worth it to explain the choice behind the name. I had been looking for a name that really described my approach towards nutrition and how I want my clients to feel about nutrition when they work with me on …
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