Tag: wellness
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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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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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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…
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Fat in our Diet
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 the saturated fats – such as fried foods, processed foods, and…
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Truth about Carbs
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. They also fail to mention the strong evidence that consuming whole…