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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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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...

8 High-Protein Breakfast Ideas

March 14, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Most breakfast options tend to be high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Starting the day with a high protein breakfast keeps you feeling full longer and provides fewer sugar-based calories, which can leave you fatigued and hungry soon after. Research...

Protein-Packed Smoothies Without Protein Powder

March 13, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

The need for convenience has led athletes to rely on processed supplements over real foods. The biggest default ingredient that many tend to use is protein powder. It's a daily struggle, even for a registered dietitian like myself, when I...

The Healthiest Foods on McDonald's Dollar Menu

March 9, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

In terms of getting the best bang for your buck, you really can't argue with the allure of the Dollar Menu, especially when you're on a budget or away on a road game. Although it wouldn't be my first choice,...

6 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes When Transitioning From Off-Season to In-Season

March 8, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

A routine change can make goals harder to achieve. Although it's easy to get off track when a season ends, a more difficult transition for many athletes is getting back into a season and allowing their nutrition to keep up...

How to Select a Healthy Protein Bar

February 27, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

As a registered dietitian, I'm an advocate for real, whole foods. (See Iron Chef Michael Symon: Eat Natural Foods for Improved Performance.) However, I do encourage my clients to carry around healthy protein bars. They are a convenient option when you need...