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 a game or had to […]
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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 function. However, iron deficiency is
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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 when a woman stops ovulating
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Information and action tips for those dealing with body image concerns in athletes of all ages. The last couple of years have been rough. I’ve had sooo many calls from parents and high school and travel team coaches for body image and eating disorder resources. Young athletes of all genders are being hit hard by
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How It Can Impact Athlete Performance and Health As an athlete, you are probably always looking for ways to improve your performance, meet your exercise goals, and avoid injury. Frequently, athletes attempt to do this by making changes to their dietary intake and/or training schedule. However, if done incorrectly, you can actually risk negatively impacting
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