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… Continue Reading “Caffeine and Athletic Performance”
Written by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN Many people have found themselves emotionally eating throughout this time of quarantine. Emotional eating is a term that our society uses to describe eating for emotional reasons, instead of hunger. You may be bored, lonely, or anxious… Continue Reading “how to beat emotional eating during quarantine”
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… Continue Reading “Intermittent Fasting”
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… Continue Reading “Keto Diet – Stating the Facts”
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,… Continue Reading “Nutritious Halloween Recipes”
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… Continue Reading “Choosing the Right Plant Based Protein Powder”
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… Continue Reading “A This or That Special ft. Candy Bars vs Protein Bars”
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… Continue Reading “Becoming an Athlete Post Bariatric Surgery”
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… Continue Reading “Benefits of Sports Nutrition”
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… Continue Reading “Athletes and Supplements”
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… Continue Reading “Fat in our Diet”
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.… Continue Reading “Truth about Carbs”
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… Continue Reading “Let’s Talk About Protein”
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… Continue Reading “Immune Health During the Colder Seasons”
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… Continue Reading “Surviving the Holidays without the Stress and Bloat”
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… Continue Reading “My Nutrition Journey”