Dietitian
Protein-Packed Smoothies Without Protein Powder
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 [...]
Eat Elite: Fueling Like an NHL Pro
Have you ever wondered what your favorite pro athletes eat during practices to perform at their best? If you want to become an elite athlete, you have to eat like [...]
4 Tips You Should Follow Before Becoming a Vegetarian
Becoming a vegetarian is a recent diet trend I've noticed among my athletes, most notably my female clients. However, this special diet needs to be approached carefully. The wrong approach [...]
Kait Fortunato Named STACK Expert of the Month
Kait Fortunato, registered dietitian at Rebecca Bitzer & Associates, has been named STACK's Expert of the Month for January 2013. She will receive a $500 cash award. Fortunato has been [...]
Kait’s Meal of the Month: Eggplant Turkey Boats
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 [...]
Personalize Your Diet Plan With the ShopWell App
Eating healthier just got easier, thanks to the new ShopWell app. Use the app to create a personalized nutrition plan based on your needs and goals. Just input your information—age, [...]
Healthiest Unhealthy Foods: If You’re Going To Splurge, This Is What To Eat
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 [...]
The Lowdown on Artificial Sweeteners: Are They Healthy or Dangerous?
As a registered dietitian, I am an advocate for complete foods, items like whole butter, natural peanut butter, plain yogurt with fresh fruit and, yes, even real sugar. Some of [...]
Does a Vegan Diet Contain Enough Protein for Athletes?
Conventional wisdom states that in order to be healthy people, especially athletes, need a diet rich in animal-based proteins like meat and dairy products. This has led to the misconception [...]
Why Figure Facts’ Teens Nutrition App is Perfect for Young Athletes
During my years as a competitive high school athlete, I struggled to manage my weight due to changes in practice schedules and tournament participation. I went from being super active [...]