Intuitive eating is an approach to eating that promotes trusting and listening to the body. While intuitive eating centers around the premise of eating when hungry and stopping when full, this is an oversimplification. Becoming an intuitive eater is a Read more…
Most people know that calcium and vitamin D are important for strong bones, but this certainly still holds true, there are many other nutrients that also play an important role in keeping bones strong. One that might come as a Read more…
When it comes to the negative outcomes of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), the most well-known outcomes are poor bone health, irregular periods in females, and low testosterone in males. However, new research suggests that under-fuelling may also increase Read more…
After a hard workout, athletes want to do as much as they can to recover. What you eat post-workout not only helps you get the most out of your workout, but also kick starts the recovery process so that you Read more…
Confession time. I’ve been putting off this blog topic because it’s something that I’m not so great at, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. Truthfully, I could eat the same thing every single day and be perfectly content. My Read more…
When it comes to eating, I’m all about listening to hunger and fullness cues. Our bodies usually do a good job of letting us know when we are hungry and full. However, there is one situation in which our hunger Read more…
Nutrition misinformation is rampant. Unfortunately, some of the worst nutrition advice I’ve heard has come from elite level runners. This advice is not meant to be detrimental, but typically comes from a lack of knowledge of evidence-based sports nutrition guidelines. Read more…
If you have been following my blog, then you are most likely aware of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). In a nutshell, RED-S occurs when insufficient calories are consumed by athletes, which has negative impacts on health and performance Read more…
How we distribute our food throughout the day can impact our health. Athletes often have workouts in the morning and fail to properly refuel afterwards, often waiting until the evening to have a large meal. As a result, most of Read more…