Skateboarders and BMX riders: My trip to Camp Woodward, PA to talk performance nutrition
It’s good to be reminded about the wide variety of sports and athletes in the world. Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to a...
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Aug 31, 20143 min read
The salad: Taking it from side dish to main dish
At some point in time the salad became the poster child for dieting and weight loss. And not even good salad – pale, iceberg lettuce...
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Jul 28, 20144 min read
What about alcohol - will it derail your health goals?
The short answer – possibly, but not necessarily. But it’s never really a short answer when it comes to science and nutrition! An...
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Jul 21, 20142 min read
How 6 elite athletes fuel for their sport
One would think all elite-level athletes are on board the sports nutrition train. Sadly it’s not always the case. And while they may...
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Jun 25, 20144 min read
Labeling on food packages: What the words on your food label really mean
“Gluten-free”, “Free-range”, “Natural”, “Low sodium” – just a small sampling of phrases used on the front of food and beverage labels....
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Jun 5, 20146 min read
How I fueled to swim across the Chesapeake Bay
On June 8th, 2014 I entered the waters at Sandy Point State Park with over 600 other swimmers to make the 4.4 mile swim across the...
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May 30, 20144 min read
The athlete immune system: 4 things nutrition can do to help keep it purring
If you’ve managed to avoid any sniffles or coughs this past winter, congratulations. Exposure to these little germies is a big piece of...
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Apr 30, 20143 min read
Willpower for weight loss: A muscle to be exercised or a raging inner battle?
If you’ve ever been told willpower is the key to keeping your weight in check, the cheese does NOT stand alone. You are out there in a...
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Apr 19, 20144 min read
Taking the herbal supplement route: Is natural always better?
It seems only natural to think that natural must mean healthy. If something comes from nature with minimal processing and human...
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Apr 6, 20144 min read
Body Composition, Weight, and BMI: What they Mean for an Athlete.
Athletes like numbers – personal bests, max reps, power output, anaerobic threshold, VO2 max…you name it we like to measure it. And...
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Mar 30, 20144 min read
The gluten conundrum: Should you be eating gluten-free?
Poor gluten. It’s really had a tough couple of years, and there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight. Approximately 1% of the worldwide...
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Mar 28, 20141 min read
Electrolytes: Why are they important for athletes?
Experiencing electrolyte confusion? Never fear – you’re not alone! Check out this video for a brief explanation on what electrolytes...
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