Did you know the average American eats just 15 grams of fiber per day? That falls significantly short of the recommended 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams per day for men. Filling up on fiber-rich foods at breakfast is a wise move to help you reach the recommended daily intake. Adding high…
Nutrition
Breastfeeding Updates: MSPI, More Allergen Eliminations, and Where We Go From Here
A few weeks ago, I posted about my experiences so far with breastfeeding and my son’s suspected food intolerances. He was really fussy and his diapers were characteristic of having a reaction to food, so I started eliminating foods from my diet in an effort to try to rule out the triggers. At that point…
Sprint Triathlon Nutrition Tips
Proper nutrition can help make or break your triathlon. Luckily, a sprint distance triathlon is short enough that you don’t have to worry too much about fueling during the event. However, paying attention to your diet leading up to the event and putting a few key tips into place on race day will have you…
5 Sports Nutrition Tips for Vegan Runners & Triathletes
Even though I’m not a vegan or vegetarian athlete myself, I’ve worked with quite a few of them via my sports nutrition coaching over the last few years. There is no reason athletes with these dietary choices (or restrictions) can’t perform optimally! It might be slightly more challenging to structure your training diet properly, but…
Breastfeeding & Cow’s Milk Protein Intolerance
In a past post, I talked about the bit of a rough start that we had to our baby boy’s first few weeks – we ended up in the hospital for a few days and also found out he had a heart issue. Luckily, we have not had any more complications with those issues, and…
What to Eat While Running: Is Real Food an Option?
While training and tackling your road races, you’ll no doubt see athletes guzzling sports drinks and stocking fuel belts with sports nutrition products. But you may be surprised to learn that fueling is not necessary in every run or race (it depends on how long you’ll be on the course) – and that you can…
3 ways to get involved in your local food system
Searching for a way to get more involved in your local food system? Want to figure out how to buy more locally? Consider these three options! 1. Join a CSA Community supported agriculture, or CSAs, allow you to buy a share of produce from a local farm. Essentially, you pay a fee in advance of…
Pistachio Snack Ideas + Fool Yourself Full!
Pistachios are one of my favorite kind of nuts, mainly because a) they take longer to eat when you have to shell them, and b) you get to eat more compared to other types of nuts! An ounce of pistachios will give you 49 nuts per serving compared to only 28 peanuts or 18 cashews. …
What are Macronutrients?
Ever wonder: What are macronutrients? Confused by all the information out there about carbohydrates, protein, and fat? We hear “carbs are bad” or “eat protein for muscle” – but are these accurate? What about the macronutrient counting approach to eating? Find out the details on all these things and learn what exactly carbs, protein, and…
19 Easy Ways to Add Protein to Breakfast
Though most people get enough protein over the course of the day, their protein-rich foods are generally weighted towards the lunch and dinner meals. Unfortunately, this isn’t always optimal for the body. Check out these 3 reasons why protein intake at breakfast is important: 1) Protein helps people feel full and satiated, and incorporating protein…