Tag: registereddietitian
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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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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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Hydration for Youth Athletes
Written by Regin Smith With the summer months upon us, hydration is more important than ever. It is especially important for our youth athletes going into summer sports to stay hydrated on a daily basis. Hydration plays a critical role in youth athletes’ performance and safety, along with learning and setting yourself up for a…
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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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how to beat emotional eating during quarantine
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 and find yourself turning to food as a coping mechanism. If…
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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…