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What to Eat and Avoid For Better Sleep

by Lori Russell, MS RD CSSD
 -  May 17, 2023
Elite and professional athletes know habits off the court (road/track/rink/field/etc…) are just as important as the actual training. This is because secondary lifestyle habits such as stretching,...
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The Performance Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

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 -  May 15, 2023
One diet continuously tops the list when it comes to researched health benefits: the Mediterranean diet. While labeled a ‘diet’ in mainstream media, this is not about restriction. The word...
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 -  March 10, 2023
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5 Fueling Mistakes Runners Need to Avoid

by Lori Russell, MS RD CSSD
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