Tag: fitness
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The Carnivore Diet
Written by Regin Smith | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Over the past couple of years, the carnivore diet has been gaining popularity across social media. However, there are many health concerns that may be related to the consumption of this diet. What is the carnivore diet? The carnivore diet is a type of…
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Nutrition for Pregnant Athletes
Written by Regin Smith | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians When it comes to pregnancy, there are a lot of adjustments that need to be made to one’s lifestyle, especially for those that live an active lifestyle. Understanding how to tailor your nutrient needs during this time is crucial to maintain a healthy pregnancy…
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Athlete’s Gut Microbiome
Written by Regin Smith | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians The gut microbiome has become an increasingly popular topic in nutrition and mainstream media over the years. The gut microbiome is an important part in your overall health and well-being, and for athletes, it plays a large role in their performance. What is the…
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Micronutrients for Female Athletes
Written by Regin Smith | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians When it comes to an athlete’s dietary needs, they commonly need more than the general population. This is true especially when it comes to micronutrients. Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals your body needs for growth and development, and are an essential part of…
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Plant Protein vs Animal Protein: is one better?
Written by Regin Smith Plant based eating has become increasingly popular throughout the years, and as it gains popularity, it also poses a lot of questions. A lot of athletes may be asking themselves “Can I still gain muscle while eating plant based?” The answer is yes! Although it may take a little extra effort…
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Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Written by Cami Salisbury | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians We all know the cost of food has been steadily increasing, and what once felt like a careless excursion to the grocery store, now requires careful consideration and planning. The burden to provide balanced and nutritious meals has left many of us feeling lost.…
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Apple Cider Vinegar: Beneficial for our health?
Written by Cami Salisbury | Reviewed by Fit with Food dietitians For years, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been put on a pedestal in medicinal and culinary history for its countless healing benefits. I’m sure you’ve seen it advertised as a miracle elixir for everything from promoting weight loss to improving blood sugar levels, lowering…
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Importance of Hydration
Written by Cami Salisbury | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Hydration is undeniably important. You’ve likely heard this before, but still, why is hydration important, and how do we know if we’re properly hydrated? Achieving proper hydration requires a careful balance of maintaining the body’s fluid levels at the ideal state of euhydration, or…
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Why Measurements Matter
Written by Michael Reavis Jr., MS, RD, LDN Athletes are intrinsically motivated by the desire to improve their performance and capabilities in their respective sports. Yet, when setting the goal that will lead to said improvement it is usually a singular goal: get stronger, get faster, get leaner, etc. Although these are all perfectly normal…
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Weight Loss ≠ Increased Performance
Written by Michael Reavis Jr. MS, RD, LDN Summertime for athletes comes with goal setting, possibly some relaxation, and maybe even increased training without competition. Many athletes have summer leagues or summer training but nothing compared to the regular season. During summer, some athletes may have been encouraged by their coaches to lose weight in…
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Weight Loss Drugs: Are They Worth It?
Written by Michael Reavis Jr. MS, RD, LDN It has been a very interesting start to 2023 in the world of nutrition. In 2022 as RDs we saw a lot of controversy and confusion regarding supplements, new trends in diet patterns, and so much more. Yet, in 2023 we have already gone completely away from…
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Body Composition: The Question we Forget to Ask
Written by Michael Reavis, MS, RD, LDN Body composition, by definition in the athletic world, is considered to be the percentage of fat, muscle and bone that composes your body. Many clients and athletes’ goal is to change their body composition, almost always in favor of increasing their muscle mass and decreasing body fat. In…
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Meal Prepping 101
Written by Michael Reavis MS, RD, LDN and Fit with Food LLC If you have ever googled how to lose weight, if you ever went to a gym, or if you ever simply mentioned wanting to make healthier choices I am sure someone mentioned that meal prepping is the key. Usually the goal of people…
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Anorexia Nervosa
Written by Raina Zaman. Reviewed by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder that surrounds a person having a distorted image of their body, which causes them to indulge in unhealthy diets that lead to extreme weight loss. Although AN is more commonly associated with food…
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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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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…