By: Matt Luongo, MAEd, RDN, CSSD, CDN There is a lot of nutrition misinformation in the world, and carbs in particular often get a bad rep. Carbohydrates are often portrayed as unhealthy and even unnecessary in the diet. Today, we dispel some of these myths and teach you how to use carbs as a tool […]

By Erin Laverty Right on schedule this year as usual, everything seems to be picking up the pace. It can be hard to enjoy the beautiful weather, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and Fall decor on every porch step. Whether it’s practicing for playoffs, marathon training, projects at work, or preparing for holiday events, you […]

What do healthy snacks look like? Snacking is SO underrated. Regularly snacking can help you meet your nutritional needs, avoid over-snacking later on, and can help you stay focused and energized. Snacking is so essential, that it is often one of the most common healthy eating habits that we work on with clients.  Why Snacking […]

Sports nutrition is not just for competitive or pro athletes. No matter what sport you play or even just as someone who likes to exercise regularly, what you eat and how your fuel your body makes a difference in your overall performance and health. When fueling for exercise, we pay more attention to timing of […]

By Matt Luongo, MAEd, RDN, CSSD, CDN Many have begun to question if intuitive eating for athletes is appropriate. Proper nutrition for athletes is one of the most crucial pieces to success in sport. Good nutrition provides more energy to the active individual and can help the Olympic athlete finish first in their event. No […]

By Erin Laverty RDN, HAES Dietitian w/ENW If you’re just starting (or contemplating starting) your intuitive eating journey, you may feel a little confused, worried, or completely overwhelmed. One of the most wonderful things about intuitive eating also makes it the trickiest to navigate— intuitive eating is free of rigid food rules. The Core Principles […]

This is a tricky question because there isn’t one straight answer for every person. Yet, we know active women and athletes have high energy needs and not eating frequently can take a toll on your body.  Wondering how often you should eat? Here is what you need to know. Meal frequency is a hot topic […]

Just when you think you’ve figured out your periods, something happens. It’s easy to jump to conclusions when you experience changes to your menstruation cycle. Yet, some of the most common reasons for irregular periods are diet choices and exercise routines. Here we look at how the effects of exercise and your eating habits may […]

We get it. Your life is busy and the last thing you need to be doing is spending hours meal planning, making a grocery list, and meal prepping. The good news? This doesn’t have to take up your whole Sunday. You can hit the gym, go for a hike, spend time with your dog, and […]

By Emma Hesse, Intern & Dietitian Student Life as an athlete is hard, but life as an athlete when your time of competing is over is harder. For most, everything you do is to get better at your sport. Every time you step into the weight room or run a mile you usually aren’t just […]