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Megan Kuikman

Hello! I’m Megan Kuikman. I’m a Registered Dietitian with specialized training in sports nutrition. My goal is to help athletes and active individuals achieve a healthy attitude towards health, training, and food. I empower athletes to fuel properly for training in order to restore their health and enhance performance. You can get in touch with me at: hello@megankuikmanRD.ca
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What to do when your period goes missing.

Thankfully, it is becoming more well known that a missing period is a serious problem and not a marker of being “fit,” or a normal response to training.  Rather, periods are a health indicator with some health practitioners even considering them the “fifth vital sign.” While the importance of a Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 2 weeks2 weeks ago
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Treating Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).

I recently published a paper in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism outlining how to treat relative energy deficiency in Sport (RED-S) using nonpharmacological strategies alongside Dr. Margo Mountjoy, Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, and Dr. Jamie Burr. If you would like to read the paper, click here. For Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 1 month1 month ago
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Does under-fuelling really influence performance?

The negative health outcomes of under-fuelling are well known. They may include reproductive dysfunction, poor bone health, or gastrointestinal issues- to name a few (click here to find out more). However, less discussed is the performance outcomes of under-fuelling. The irony of this is that many athletes reduce their food Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 1 month1 month ago
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Under-fueling, RED-S & thyroid function

Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) causes the body to go into energy saving mode. This is why athletes with RED-S often have a stable body weight despite under-fueling (for more information on RED-S, click here). One of the ways the body saves energy is by impacting thyroid function. Read Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 2 months2 months ago
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Recovering during the holidays

Recovering from RED-S (click here to find out more about RED-S) and disordered eating does not occur overnight. It is a process that takes ongoing effort to challenge and change maladaptive behaviours and thoughts surrounding food and exercise. The holidays can be particularly hard for those struggling. The disruption in Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 2 months2 months ago
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How can weight be stable despite being in a calorie deficit?

As I mentioned last week (click here if you missed it), weight is not a good indicator if you have RED-S. This is because a calorie deficit doesn’t always equal weight loss. You can be undereating and your weight can be stable. Read on to find out how this works. Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 4 months3 months ago
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Could you have RED-S?

RED-S stands for relative energy deficiency in sport. Low energy availability causes RED-S. Low energy availability occurs when you do not eat enough calories to cover both exercising calories and the calories required to keep the body working. Low energy availability causes the body to go into an energy saving Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 5 months3 months ago
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Low carb training & exercise performance

Last week I discussed periodizing carb intake to training demands, and how carb needs will vary day to day (click here if you missed it). I also mentioned that carb needs should also take into consideration the goals of that training session.  If you want to perform at your best, Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 5 months3 months ago
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Carbohydrate periodization

If you’ve been reading my past blogs, then you know that carbs are key for optimal performance. Carb requirements are not static. How much you require will change day to day depending on how much you training. As a general rule of thumb, on days when you are training less, Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 6 months5 months ago

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