Tag: wellness

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… Continue Reading “Becoming an Athlete Post Bariatric Surgery”

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… Continue Reading “Benefits of Sports Nutrition”

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… Continue Reading “Athletes and Supplements”

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… Continue Reading “Fat in our Diet”

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.… Continue Reading “Truth about Carbs”