Tag: fitwithfood
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Nutrition for Breastfeeding
Written by Maria Buxton MS, RD, LDN For the first 6 months of life, infants rely solely on breastmilk or infant formula for nutrition.1 If you choose to breastfeed your baby, what you eat can impact the nutritional components of your breastmilk. Breastfeeding also increases your own nutritional needs. Breastfeeding is a very energy-demanding activity!…
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Nutrition During Pregnancy
Written by Maria Buxton, MS, RD, LDN Prenatal nutrition is incredibly important as it can have a major impact on both the mother’s and baby’s health. The good news is that starting balanced nutrition choices early can make a significant difference in your health outcomes. If you’re looking for guidance on prenatal nutrition, seeking counseling…
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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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Support and Nutritional Lifestyle Changes
Written by Michael Reavis Jr. MS, RD, LDN What can I do today to make any change? Where do I begin? What is the number one piece of nutrition advice you could give me to make a difference today? When working with clients these are common questions I am asked. And they are great questions.…
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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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Article Review: “Demystifying Diet Culture”
Written by Judy Crandall | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Emily and Michael The term “diet culture” is thrown around often, and you probably have some sense of what it means. However, the term is broad, encompassing a range of complex concerns, and there are a variety of perspectives on the issue. How can…
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Fad diets: Why they feel great… at first.
Written by Michael Reavis Jr., MS, RD, LDN Fad diets. On a tight meal plan. Restricting. When we discuss nutrition, especially in the media, these are the titles that often get the most attention. Nutrition is constantly something that we scrutinize one another for, look to change within ourselves, and look for guidance in the…
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Getting Started with Positive and Sustainable Change
Written by Michael Reavis Jr. MS, RD, LDN I get versions of this question all the time: “So where do I start?” That is a great question, is it not? When I am working with a client I see these kind of questions as saying something like this: I have a goal, I know where…
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Be Yourself: A Nutrition Paradox
Written by Michael Reavis Jr., MS, RD, LDN I want to start this blog by making one thing apparent. This is not “research-based,” I did not run a study when making this blog. The blog is completely observational from a dietitian who is passionate about food, health, helping people feel their best, and pays attention.…
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Social Media, Body Image, and Diet
Written by Judy Crandall | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Around 70% of Americans use some form of social media – and for good reason. Social media is entertaining, and it allows us to connect with friends, find inspiration, and learn new things. Unfortunately, social media can also be dangerous. A recent study of…
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Why Diets Don’t Work
Written by Rachel Bailey • Reviewed by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN I said it once and I’ll say it a million more times: Diets don’t work. This is not a new finding, but it is an important one to keep sharing. Diets are sneaky, and they have millions of people coming back for more…
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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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Understanding Orthorexia Nervosa
Written by Raina Zaman. Reviewed by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a harmful obsession a person has with eating healthy or “pure” foods and maintaining a healthy diet. ON is not driven by the desire to lose weight; it focuses on the quality of food, rather than the quantity. The disorder…
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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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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,…