Category: fitness
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Cleanses and Detoxes: NO MORE!
Written by Rachel Bailey | Reviewed by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN Have you ever tried a gut cleanse? How’d that go for you? I am here to tell you it may not be necessary to buy another gut cleanse again in your life. This could save you money and the time you would be…
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Caffeine and Athletic Performance
Written by Kelsey Gilbert. Reviewed by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN It is quite common that an athlete would want to better their athletic performance without the use of hazardous and complex performance aids. Due to this goal, many athletes reach for caffeine to provide a safe, yet effective burst of energy. There have been…
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Intermittent Fasting
Written by Ashley Fitzgerald & Emily Fultz, MS, RDN Intermittent fasting is alternatively cycling between periods of fasting and eating. Typically people do this overnight and rather than eating breakfast when they first wake up, they wait until late morning or early afternoon to break their fast. This type of intermittent fasting is called time-restricted…
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Keto Diet – Stating the Facts
Written by Emily Fultz, RD, LDN & Ashley Fitzgerald You’ve probably heard of the latest fad diet, the ketogenic diet, which has recently increased in popularity. The keto diet is a high-fat low-carbohydrate diet with moderate protein. Generally, those following a keto diet get less than 50 grams a day of carbohydrates. A typical keto…
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Nutritious Halloween Recipes
Written by Ashley Fitzgerald | Reviewed by Emily Fultz, RD, LDN I can’t believe we’re already nearing the end of October! The year always seems to go by so fast! While October brings beautiful Fall weather and the leaves change color to wonderful reds, oranges, and yellows, October also brings candy….lots of candy. Halloween is…
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Choosing the Right Plant Based Protein Powder
Written by Ashley Fitzgerald & Reviewed by Emily Fultz, RD, LDN Protein is an essential macronutrient needed in our diets to help with many functions including building, maintaining, and repairing body tissues. To learn more about protein check out my previous blog on this topic. If you’ve read that blog, then you’ll know that the…
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A This or That Special ft. Candy Bars vs Protein Bars
Are candy bars and protein bars really all that different? Written by Peighton Stone, Divison One Lacrosse Player Ever walk down the snack section of a grocery store or even at a gas station and notice all the different types of protein bars? Most of them resembling candy bars with the same chocolate peanut caramel…
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Becoming an Athlete Post Bariatric Surgery
Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN Exercise and nutrition play a big part in the life of an individual who recently had bariatric surgery. The super inspiring part is that many people are getting into competitive sports after surgery. Unfortunately there is not too much research out there yet about a sports nutrition diet for post…
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Benefits of Sports Nutrition
Do you feel tired, sore, lightheaded, or even unmotivated while working out? Have you hit a plateau when it comes to the amount of weight you can lift or how fast you can run? Does your weight fluctuate or drop quickly during the sports season? Do you find yourself not losing fat or not gaining…
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Athletes and Supplements
Some common questions that I hear are “what protein supplement is the best?” and “which pre–workout should I choose? My response – “Well, first let’s talk about your diet.” This is an important question to ask, because yes – taking supplements may be beneficial for some people, but taking them will not counter the negative…
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Fat in our Diet
We often think “cut back on fat to lose fat.” This is not necessarily the case as fat plays an essential role in our body. It is more important to become aware of the types of fats that you are consuming. Cut back on the saturated fats – such as fried foods, processed foods, and…
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Truth about Carbs
Last week’s post about protein brought up some good conversation about carbohydrates. There are many fad diets that emphasize a low to no carb diet for our health. These fail to mention that carbs are an important macro-nutrient that our body uses to function. They also fail to mention the strong evidence that consuming whole…
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Let’s Talk About Protein
Protein is essential to build and maintain muscle mass, but it is important to remember that muscle gain will only occur when protein intake and exercise are combined. ALSO – more is not always better. A diet high in protein but low in carbohydrates and fat simply means that your body will use protein for…
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Immune Health During the Colder Seasons
This time of year is filled with sneezing and sniffling. Unhealthier eating habits during the winter months may increase our chances of catching cold/flu symptoms. Nutrition plays a big role in our immune health, so it is important to keep the well balanced meals coming year round. I am not saying to ditch the sweets/desserts…
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Surviving the Holidays without the Stress and Bloat
When it comes to the holidays, we have enough to stress about. Between scrambling last minute to purchase gifts, finalizing the guest list for the holiday party, and working over-time to pay off the credit card bills – food should be the least of our worries. Food plays a big role in the holiday season,…
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My Nutrition Journey
It is only fair that I share my health journey with you, before you choose to dive in and share yours with me. I remember days of extreme stomach pain beginning at the age of four years old. No one was able to pinpoint the cause, and as time went on I had to accept…