Month: July 2019

Take a moment to think about your absolute favorite food. Did your mouth fill with saliva? Guess what! You just activated the amazing digestive system in your body. Your digestive system is incredible – and surprising. It takes about 1-2 days to fully process your food… and here’s how: Things to remember: The G-I tract…

Vitamins are very confusing for most. There are all these options and benefits, but more often than not, we don’t know how and when to use them. Let’s break it down: Vitamins are grouped into 2 categories: Fat-soluble (stored in fatty tissue) and Water-soluble (must be used right away with the exception of B12). There…

It should be easy to keep energy levels high; however, lately it feels more like a fantasy than a reality for most people. What many don’t know is that energy – the thing that makes us feel alive – is dependent on what we are putting in our bodies. You may think that the extra…

With all the chaos that daily life can bring, it can be difficult to remember that we need to take care of our physical well-beings in order to succeed. So many people forget how important certain foods and ingredients are. Did you know that eating an orange or apple will provide more sustainable energy than…

Each meal is a building block in your healthy eating style. Make sure to include all the food groups throughout the day. Make fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein foods part of your daily meals and snacks. Also, limit added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Use the MyPlate Daily Checklist and the tips below to…

Upon interviewing various nutritionists, registered sports dietitians, and elite athletes, I have found that there is a strategic way to eat to maximize potential for individual sports. My notes, observation, and my own professional experiences as a former elite athlete have lead me to believe in this theory. Below you will find see my conclusions…

If you’re an athlete, diet and fitness regimen, and how you care for yourself are explicitly important. It may be something you tell yourself but it can also come from your coaches, trainers, dietitians, etc. Paying attention to what goes into your body is paramount to succeed in the world of sports. An athlete should…