How to Boost Your Recovery with Nutrition After a Race
For a lot of us we are in full swing of racing this spring! Winter training is done and now you can reap the benefits of your hard work...
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Megan Robinson
- Apr 12
- 4 min
How to Interpret the Nutrition Facts Panel to Fuel Your Training
As an athlete you need to fuel your body differently than the average person. Misleading marketing claims found on food packages can...
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Megan Robinson
- Mar 28
- 5 min
Training Your Gut
Complaints of bloating, cramping, nausea, and diarrhea are all too common for athletes, especially on race or game day. Your training...
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Megan Robinson
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Common Post-Recovery Nutrition Mistakes
There are a lot of conflicting messages you get about eating after training. Either you’re not feel hungry right away and delay eating or...
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Megan Robinson
- Mar 13
- 5 min
What to Eat When Injured
If you are an athlete, you know that injuries are inevitable. We try to train smart by incorporating strength training, get enough sleep...
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Megan Robinson
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Fat: A Nutrient Often Misunderstood by Athletes
Carbohydrates (carbs) and protein get all the glory when athletes talk about sports nutrition. We know carbs are the nutrients that give...
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Megan Robinson
- Feb 14
- 2 min
How to Choose a Sports Nutrition Supplement
If you're eating a healthy diet inclusive of all food groups and fueling your training well, you most likely don't need a sports...
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Megan Robinson
- Feb 1
- 2 min
The Benefits of Eating Dark Chocolate for Athletes
February 1st is National Dark Chocolate Day! Not sure if I need a national holiday to justify eating dark chocolate, but should we eat...
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Megan Robinson
- Jan 22
- 4 min
How to Eat to Prevent Injuries
It’s been found that over 50% of running injuries are related to overuse, including the knee, hamstring, tibia, ankle, or plantar fascia....
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Megan Robinson
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
Eating Adjustments During the Off-Season
For most of us the racing season is winding down over the holidays and either we are taking some time off from formal training or just...
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Megan Robinson
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
Looking to exercise faster and longer-is caffeine the answer?
To gain a competitive edge many athletes use caffeine to help boost their energy during training. Caffeine works on the central nervous...
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Megan Robinson
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
Should you test your iron levels?
Have you been training more and struggling to complete your workouts due to feeling more fatigued or short of breath? If yes, you should...
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Megan Robinson
- Oct 9, 2021
- 2 min
Fueling On-The-Go
Whether you are traveling for work, school, or competing in a sporting event far from home, eating healthy can be challenging. Relying on...
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Megan Robinson
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
How to Eat on Rest Days
Train, eat, sleep, repeat seems like a common routine when training, but what about a rest day? We know that our fitness gains occur...
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Megan Robinson
- Dec 6, 2020
- 3 min
Are recovery snacks a necessity?
Recovery nutrition is one of most common topics I get asked as a sports dietitian. Proper recovery is an important part of an athlete’s...
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Megan Robinson
- May 14, 2020
- 3 min
How to Balance Your Hydration During Training
Staying well hydrated during training is key for athletes to maintain healthy cardiovascular function, muscle contraction, and regulate...
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Megan Robinson
- Mar 25, 2020
- 2 min
How Eating Should Change When Training Decreases
As athletes, we tend to have training cycles or seasons where we may shift our schedule from training for our particular sport, to...
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Megan Robinson
- Mar 10, 2020
- 3 min
Nutrition Tips for Student Athlete Baseball Players
Baseball is a sport mixed with fast-paced intense movements, requiring quick motor skills, coordination, speed, and strength. Nutrition...
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Megan Robinson
- Feb 12, 2020
- 2 min
Top Ten Nutrition Tips for Swimmers
1. Eat Breakfast · Maintains blood sugars and starts fueling early to support two-a-day training sessions or early AM workouts · Start...
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Megan Robinson
- Feb 3, 2020
- 3 min
How to choose the right type of energy bar for your training
It is common for athletes to eat energy bars to get quick nourishment either before or after workouts, or even as a snack throughout the...
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