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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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Kait's Meal of the Month: Eggplant Turkey Boats

February 8, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Editor's Note: Tired of hearing why it's important to eat healthy and what your diet should consist of? If you're a STACK reader, you know by now that certain foods are better than others; but how do you actually apply...

How to Prevent Food Poisoning From Leafy Greens and Other Contaminated Foods

February 7, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

We rarely ever hear anything negative about eating leafy green vegetables. They have few calories, are nutrient dense and should be the foundation of a healthy diet. So why do athletes have to think twice when serving up leafy greens?...

Kait's Meal of the Month: Crock Pot Beef Stew

February 3, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

The Unhealthiest "Healthy" Foods

January 29, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

A healthy eater needs to be an educated eater. It's hard to make good choices with all the false advertising and marketing gimmicks companies use to encourage you to pick their product. Here are some of the unhealthiest "healthy" food...

I Hate Water: Healthy Alternatives to H2O

January 28, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Staying hydrated is critical for everyone, especially athletes. Water plays an essential role in several aspects of body function and performance, including digestion, vitamin and mineral transport and vital organ function. (See Hydration Facts Athletes Need to Know.) Athletes, especially those with...

Bring a Dietitian to The Ball Game: Kait's Concession Stand Pick & Pass

January 23, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Eating at the concession stand stirs up thoughts of hot dogs and cheese-laden nachos, not necessarily the healthiest choices. An important part of eating healthy is learning how to navigate tricky eating situations, of which concession stands are prime examples....

How to Eat Healthy at a Chinese Restaurant (Dining In or Taking Out)

January 22, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

After a long day of class, practice and the gym, grabbing some take-out from the local Chinese restaurant is a fun and quick dinner option. However, although it's great for the taste buds, most Chinese food options are diet-defying, even...

Craving Unhealthy Foods? What You Can Do to Stop

January 21, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

When it comes to eating well, most people have good intentions. The problem arises when all of a sudden they get an urge for something sweet—and everything goes out the window. Cravings are one of the hardest things to manage,...

Healthiest Unhealthy Foods: If You're Going To Splurge, This Is What To Eat

January 20, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

It may come as a surprise, but as a dietitian I encourage my clients not to label food items as good or bad. Obviously, some foods have a higher nutritional value than others and make you feel better overall. But...

Energizing Foods to Power Through the Day

January 19, 2013 | Kait Fortunato

Feeling drained and worn out and it's not even lunchtime yet? How can you energize through the rest of the day and power up a practice-worthy performance? What you eat and how you feel are directly related. Sure, other variables come...