Oh, those sweet cravings we all deal with! What is a craving? Cravings to me are when we really can’t stop thinking about a type of food or flavor. Our mind gets fixated on it, and it feels like it won’t stop until we get that food. At the end of the day, cravings are...
Nutrition plays a critical role in performance during exercise or competition. When you under-fuel or eat the incorrect foods, you put yourself at a huge disadvantage to perform at your highest level. This is especially true for endurance athletes who depend on...
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are three of the essential amino acids that cannot be made by our bodies and must be obtained through diet or supplementation. The three BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine and valine. “Branched-chain” refers to their chemical structure,...
As a runner and dietitian, we are always asked about the best supplements for runners. Below, we have broken down the top five supplements I recommend for runners. It is important to remember that supplements are there to supplement a good diet. If your diet is poor,...
Hiring a coach is one of the best things somebody can do. Having a coach means you have somebody to vent to, somebody to help guide you, and somebody to care for you and your goals. It is hard to keep ourselves accountable but when we have a coach, they keep us...
When exercising hard, your muscles can generate 20 times more heat than when you are at rest. The human body dissipates that heat by sweating, and when that sweat evaporates, it cools the skin. If you did not sweat, your body would overheat and cause serious damage to...