Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Turns Harmful
A serious dedication to a healthy diet hardly seems like a bad thing. But for some, the need to follow a "perfect diet" can actually become an unhealthy habit. Their [...]
How to Build a Strong Immune System
As an athlete, continuous and consistent exercise puts a burden on your immune system. This holds especially true when improper nutrition comes into...
Healthy Fueling Cheat Sheet for Hockey Players
Between long practices, exhaustive back-to-back games and weekend tournaments, playing hockey is a huge challenge. You've got to keep up with your competition, leaving little time to worry about nutrition. But [...]
Size Does Matter: Understanding Power-to-Weight Ratio
Rarely do I work with an individual who is not, in some way, concerned about body weight. Although I usually counsel people to ignore numbers on the scale, size does [...]
A Sports Dietitian’s 6 Favorite Performance Snacks
Enough research has been presented so that active people know the importance of healthy eating. Athletes especially should understand the significance of timing fueling around workouts, games and practices for [...]
4 Ways to Reinvent Your Fitness Routine
I'm always searching for new and fun workouts for my clients. Mixing up your routine and learning new skills builds excitement and keeps physical activity enjoyable. We all strive for [...]
