Nutrition for Recovery: What’s Really Important to Have Post-Workout
I am often asked by coaches and athletes about nutrition for recovery. Recovery is both acute and long-term with the goal of returning to normal…
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Spice It Up: Turmeric and Managing Inflammation in Athletes
Used for thousands of years in India and Southeast Asia, the turmeric plant has been used as a spice for flavoring dishes such as curry…
Do I Need an Energy Drink?
As a dietitian, I often get asked how to curb the mid-day energy slump or generally how to have more energy throughout the day. The…
How Much Water Should I Drink in a Day?
Having enough fluids in our bodies is essential for optimal performance. Not being properly hydrated means a decline in: Overall performance Cognition such as reaction…
Adding Fresh Vegetables To Sports Diet Every Meal
If there’s one thing that you should be focusing on as you put together a nutrition program for your active child, it’s making sure that…
Building Lean Muscle, Part 2: Constructing a Muscle Building Diet
This article is the second installment of the ten-part series on how to build lean muscle. Get yourself caught up with this Part 1. If…
What are the best foods for recovery?
I get hit daily with this question, especially as my athletes get deeper into their seasons, and the desire to feel good every day is…