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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

Have you heard of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)? It is a common syndrome that looks at the signs and consequences of under-fueling. Previously known as the Female Athlete Triad, RED-S is a broader, more comprehensive term for a...

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What is Intuitive Eating?

What is Intuitive Eating?

What is Intuitive Eating? Have you heard of Intuitive Eating? Maybe you've seen something about it on social media or heard it in conversation. Intuitive Eating is a non-diet approach to nutrition and health by making peace with food created by two Registered...

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Is the Added Sugar in Chocolate Milk Bad?

Is the Added Sugar in Chocolate Milk Bad?

As a sports dietitian, I often recommend chocolate milk as a post-workout recovery beverage - so, let's look at - is the added sugar in chocolate milk bad? This comes up because there is sometimes a person or two (usually adults) that say they don’t drink chocolate...

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Are Bananas Bad? And Other Carbohydrate Myths

Are Bananas Bad? And Other Carbohydrate Myths

"Are bananas bad?" or "I've heard bananas are bad because they're high in sugar," I hear from clients quite often. If you know my nutrition philosophy, you likely already know that I believe there are no bad foods. That includes bananas! In this post, we're going to...

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My name is Jill Merkel and I am an anti-diet, weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor specializing in body image, chronic dieting, disordered eating, and sports nutrition. 

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