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Kait Fortunato is a registered dietitian at Rebecca Bitzer & Associates, a large and experienced nutrition practice in Maryland. She focuses on individualized nutritional recommendations for athletes of all ages and activity levels, and she is an active member of the Sports Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Visit dietitianindc.blogspot.com for running and recipe updates.

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20 Healthy Dinner Options For Marathon Training

April 3, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Marathon preparation can seem like an introductory course in endurance eating. Traditionally, the "last supper" before a race was carbo-loaded. Nowadays, long-distance runners favor more balanced meals throughout their training—helping to ensure that they don't accidentally consume something that doesn't...

24 Healthy Snack Options For Your Marathon Training (With Bonus Recipe)

April 1, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

A great snack can give you the energy to grind through that extra mile or replenish your body after a long run. (See Why Healthy Snacks Help Athletes Maintain Weight and Perform Better.) Eating before a run is a good way to...

10 Healthy Lunch Options For Your Marathon Training

March 22, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Marathon training involves more than just pounding the pavement. Eating a balanced diet is also essential. During your training period, the right foods will provide essential nutrients, electrolytes, and energy for runs and recovery. It tends to be easier to plan...

Gauging Nutrition for a Half or Full Marathon

March 21, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

How you fuel for a marathon or half marathon is just as important as how you train. Without adequate nutrition, you’re at risk for fatigue, injury, and nutrient deficiency. Everyone is unique, so it's important to make an individualized plan...

Kait's Meal of the Month: Roasted Spaghetti Squash

March 20, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

I love pasta but I don't cook it very often because of its high carb content in relation to serving size. Spaghetti squash a great alternative that can be featured as the main part of a meal. A one cup...

Iodine: An Overlooked Essential Mineral for Female Athletes

March 19, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Calcium, iron and zinc get the most recognition as vitamins and minerals necessary for female athletes to include in their diets. However, don't overlook iodine. It is equally essential. What Is Iodine? Iodine acts as an antioxidant in your body, regulating the...

Is Juicing a Healthy Diet Plan?

March 18, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Juicing is currently one of the most popular fitness fads. If you've watched Fat Sick and Nearly Dead or read any articles in the media, you might have been tempted by its alleged benefits. Juicing can be great for people...

5 Healthy Salads You'll Actually Want to Eat

March 17, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Salads are great for lunch, in theory. But eating the same lettuce/tomato/cucumber combo day after day gets boring. Here are five unique salad ideas that will make you look forward to lunch and avoid the temptation of going out to...

15 Healthy Breakfast Options for Your Marathon Training

March 15, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

We already know the importance of a healthy breakfast, but the morning meal is even more important for runners training for a marathon. Your body is basically in fasting mode during sleep, so you wake up low on energy and...

Avoid These Common Weekend Eating Mistakes

March 15, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Eating well is much easier during the week than on weekends. During the week, there is some structure to our days; breakfast, lunch and dinner are served around the same time; and most of us have regular weekday obligations. A...