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A female’s menstrual cycle (or lack thereof) provides valuable insight into hormonal health and potential hormonal imbalances. This article goes into detail about how to get your period back and hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. So if you’ve lost your menstrual cycle...
This post is going to tell you how to become a sports dietitian (CSSD). Including: The difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist; how to become a Registered Dietitian (RD); how to become a Sports Dietitian (CSSD); Sports Dietitian Jobs; and Sports dietitian...
Why should you care about nutrition for bone & joint health as an athlete or a recreational exerciser? Let's take a closer look! Nutrition for Bone & Joint Health Your bones contain various minerals and protein complexes. Therefore, they are a mineral pool in...
The menstrual cycle is a monthly hormonal cycle that prepares a woman for pregnancy. It has various hormones and phases and can become quite confusing to understand! However, let’s break it down to get a better understanding. Let's Take a Closer Look at the...
Hydration and Exercise Proper hydration before, during, and after exercise helps sustain cardiovascular function and body temperature. Exercise, especially in warm and humid environments, increases fluid needs and consuming enough fluids must be taken seriously to...
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...
Have you ever thought about what all makes up sweat composition? We often think that if we sweat a lot or feel dehydrated, that we just need to drink water. But, especially for athletes and active individuals, there's more to it than that. Let's take a look. Sweat...
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...
March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme is promoting the importance of good nutrition. And since I work with a lot of athletes and active individuals, I decided to focus on the many benefits of sports nutrition and how working with a sports dietitian...
Let's talk about carb loading for runners - the why, the how, and practical tips. I recently held my first Nutrition for Runners Workshop and it was a success! I had a great group of runners - from beginners to experienced, from 5k to ultra marathon goal races. We...
