As a sports dietitian, one of the most FAQ I receive is, how much protein do I need? There are several factors that determine how much protein you should be getting for optimal performance or health goals. Plus, understanding where to get protein can be helpful in designing your diet.

Testing DNA can identify certain genetics that may put you at a greater risk for hereditary diseases. As for nutrition, companies claim “eating for your genes” can help promote weight loss or improve performance. This is attractive consumer marketing, but much more complicated than how it’s often presented, and these claims lack scientific evidence. Let’s discuss DNA-based diets in more detail.

Protein is the main component of our muscles. They need adequate protein to grow and function properly. As an athlete, protein is even more important to keep your muscles working at their highest capacity. But can you get enough protein from plant based foods to perform at an elite level?

Prioritizing your nutrition and having a consistent exercise routine is essential for keeping you healthy and well through the cold winter months. I’m sharing two of my favorite drinks made with Florida Orange Juice to help support my overall health and training.

What is intermittent fasting? In this article, we cover the differences in IF methods, impacts on weight loss and overall health, as well as discuss the potential pros and cons.

Does training on an empty stomach lead to increased fat burning? What about the effects on performance? Here we navigate when fasted versus fueled training may be most appropriate.

When it comes to recovering from an injury, nutrition is a useful tool that is often overlooked. Prioritizing nutrition for healing can assist in maintaining lean mass and reducing inflammation.

I'm sharing 33 simple, nutritious recipes that can all be made in an Instant Pot. Whether you're vegan or a meat eater, there are several recipes to choose from in this round up.

I get it - between training, work, class, more training - your time is limited. So to make your lives easier, I've gathered 37 recipes that require little effort, take 30 minutes or less, and include TONS of variety! Whether you choose plant-based, love seafood, chicken, or beef, there's a recipe for you!

Which is the best plant-based protein powder for athletes? The most affordable, best tasting, lowest in sugar, and does it contain high quality ingredients? Here’s a review and comparison of 14 different plant-based protein powders to help make your buying experience a little easier.

Which is the best whey protein powder for athletes? The most affordable, best tasting, lowest in sugar, and does it contain high quality ingredients? Here’s a review and comparison of 13 different whey protein powders to help make your buying experience a little easier.

It’s becoming more common to consume alcohol after road races, competitions, even group fitness classes. But what effect does this have on your performance and recovery? What about sleep and hormones?

Glutamine can play a huge role in recovery as well as immune support. Prolonged periods of intense training such as ultra endurance competitions, triathlon, & marathon running can cause your blood glutamine levels to drop significantly. Learn more about glutamine in this week’s video!

In this week’s video, I’m talking about the ketogenic diet, and why I don’t recommend it to athletes. Let’s take a look at what it is, the current research, and potential side effects.

So excited to be sharing this new ebook with all of you! This guide walks you through the steps to take to master meal prepping.

Whether you’re constantly busy with practice, work, or class, nothing is more useful when it comes to meal prepping than a crockpot. To make your meal prep & planning even easier, I’ve gathered 27 healthy recipes that require little effort and time, and guarantee leftovers to get you through the week! 

In this week's video, I talked about the importance of magnesium! 

In today’s nutrition video, I’m talking about the health benefits of fiber, excellent sources, and why not all “fiber-rich” foods are created equal!

So many of you have asked me to cover pre-workout supplements & from the poll I posted in my instagram stories yesterday, 45% said you currently or have used one! What's all in pre-workouts? Should you use them? Today I'm talking about pre-workouts!

Simple tips & tricks on choosing a quality protein powder.