Tag: health
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A Season of Gratitude, Not Guilt: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Holiday Meals
Written by Megan Sabo, Dietetic Intern and Graduate Student at West Chester University of PA It’s Thanksgiving, and the house stirs with chatter, laughter, football, and togetherness. The savory smell of the slow-cooking turkey fills the air, someone is whisking the homemade gravy, and the table that’s been set for two days lies still, waiting…
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Protein: is it an obsession?
Written by Michael Reavis Jr., MS, RD, CSSD Protein is important, but in the modern world, is it becoming an obsession? “I need more protein; protein is the most important macro,” etc. These are sentiments that I find myself constantly addressing in my professional career. It is quite common for me to have clients who…
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Youth Athlete Nutrition
Written By Regin Smith | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Proper nutrition is very important for adolescents, especially those who are participating in sports or any sort of physical activity. In addition, when it comes to nutrition, it is also important to create a positive rhetoric around the topic to foster a healthy relationship…
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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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College Grocery Guide + Recipes
Written by Regin Smith | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Grocery shopping can be a daunting task for college students, especially when you don’t know where to start. With a little bit of planning, you can pick healthy and affordable foods that fuel your body and brain. Here are some helpful tips to get…
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Filtering Self-Perception: Defining Social Media’s Influence on Body Image
Written by Sarah Clyatt | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Everyone has seen images on social media of celebrities, their peers, or just random people that lead to jealousy, whether it be a lavish vacation, fancy restaurant, or multi-million dollar home; however, the most common envy-triggering posts have been those showcasing a user’s appearance.…
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Embracing Carbs & Understanding Their Crucial Role in Your Diet
Written by Sarah C. Fit with Food intern | Reviewed by Fit with Food dietitians In recent years, carbohydrates have endured a tumultuous relationship with the health and wellness community. Often vilified and blamed for weight gain, carbs have been subject to countless misconceptions. However, amidst the debates and fad diets, the truth remains: carbohydrates…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…