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Menstrual Cramps Get Squashed By Great Nutrition
Do you NEED to experience those awful menstrual cramps? No. You might not be able to eliminate them entirely, but they can be reduced through diet and nutrition! Almost every female I know has a story about terrible cramps and how they missed an important event or had to miss…
Iron Absorption is Essential for Maximizing Your Energy Levels!
Contemporary Thinking and Recommendations for Iron Regulation and Absorption in Athletes Written by Dietetic Intern Stacy Hruzek Iron regulation and absorption play important roles in maintaining optimal iron status in athletes, particularly female athletes. Iron is an essential micronutrient that is involved in oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and immune system…
Mixed greens powder vs. fresh fruits and vegetables: which one is better?
By Carly Eustice, intern Vvitamins and minerals are essential to our bodies’ ability to function but it can be a challenge to meet our daily requirements. Vitamins and minerals aid in immune health, wound and injury healing, hormone regulation, bone health, and many more functions, so it is beneficial to…
BluePrint Your Meal Planning to Save Money and Time
Meal planning in advance with blueprints can save time and money so you waste less food! Meal Planning: What to Consider Protein. This is often set as 4 oz of raw meat or fish (2-3 oz cooked), sometimes more. 1 egg is one serving. Probably a lot more if you’re…
Chocolate and Cocoa Powder: Athlete Super Foods for Better Performance
Add in the right types of chocolate to sprint faster, play longer, and recognize opponent actions faster. AKA: eat chocolate, win more! Yum, chocolate! It’s unusual to find someone who does NOT like chocolate in some form. It’s delicious, comes in a variety of intensities from mild and sweet to…
Survive Menopause and the Impact of the Endocrine Shift!
By Michael Shadowen, intern Are you in menopause, or a middle-aged woman with the sudden appearance of belly fat, fatigue, hot flashes and sleepless nights? How about a loss of sports performance? Diet can’t make these disappear entirely, but it can ease their effects! What is Menopause? Menopause is the point…