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Nutrition Extras to Boost Mental and Physical Performance

by Lori Russell, MS RD CSSD
 -  June 3, 2022
We can agree eating a diet focused on whole-food macronutrients as the foundation is paramount. No magic supplement can replace the importance and benefits of this dietary foundation. However, when...
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9 Foods to Avoid Before a Workout

by Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN
 -  January 7, 2022
What to eat before working out is an important consideration for many active folks, but what not to eat is just as key for an awesome exercise sesh. Exercise requires a large volume of blood to be...
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May 20, 2021
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Why Your Weight Fluctuates

by Lori Russell, MS RD CSSD
 -  May 20, 2021
If you are a fan of weighing yourself every day, you probably see the number on the scale change every time you step on it from day to day. Maybe you did actually lose or gain, but more likely, your...
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March 30, 2021
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Can a Cookie Be Considered a Performance Food?

by Lori Russell, MS RD CSSD
 -  March 30, 2021
Simply scrolling through any social media feed probably results in numerous images of mouth-watering cookies. The images alone might have you craving cookies (obviously), but are the captions that...
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6 Ideal Recovery Meals For Different Workouts

by Lori Russell, MS RD CSSD
 -  March 19, 2021
Recovery nutrition is a vital but often overlooked mechanism for athletes looking to get results. Any physical exercise uses energy stores in the form of glycogen and causes damage to proteins in...
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