Understanding the Basics: Why Protein Matters Protein is essential for building and maintaining every tissue in your body—especially muscle. Whether you're a teen athlete, a busy parent trying to stay strong, or managing weight loss on a GLP-1 medication, getting...
Optimizing Post-Concussion Recovery in High School Athletes Despite growing awareness, concussions continue to sideline high school athletes without a clear roadmap for recovery beyond rest. It is estimated that between 1.1 and 1.9 million sports- and...
As a dietitian, I always recommend ramping up slowly — and today I’ll show you exactly how to do that, plus give you a day of meals that support digestion while hitting your protein goals. So often I see people make an overhaul to diet and exercise that leads them to...
Mornings can be hectic—but what if we told you that what you eat for breakfast could literally change how your brain works, how your body feels, and even how your skin looks? If you're a student, an athlete, or just a teen trying to juggle school, sports, and social...
Hint: Body weight is not the most obvious. This past month, I counseled over 80 sessions, and the number one mistake I see teens making is trying to “lean out” or lose weight by making calorie restriction (dieting) a long-term strategy. They are not giving themselves...
As a mom of two teenagers participating in sports, a sports dietitian, and a woman who optimizes my own workouts and cognition, I can understand the confusion regarding supplements and the concern of parents when their teen comes home with supplements or asks to get...
Whether you have mild, severe, or debilitating menstrual cramps, any range of symptoms can make you feel irritable, exhausted, and in tears. Most women I consult with experience moodiness, gastrointestinal bloating and cramps. These symptoms often come and go without...
When counseling clients, I often see teens struggling with body image issues that affect their self-esteem and overall well-being. This frequently shows up in the form of dieting attempts and disordered eating patterns. As a parent, I think we can safely say that...
In the whirlwind of adolescence, with packed schedules, academic pressures, and social dynamics, teens often find themselves choosing convenience foods over nutritional value due to their convenience and availability. Unsurprisingly, studies tracking the consumption...