What type of sports drink should you choose?
Depending on the duration and intensity of your training, choosing the right type of sports drink can make a big impact on your hydration...
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Megan Robinson
- Jul 11
- 2 min
The Risks of Kids Consuming Energy Drinks
Energy drinks can give us that extra boost to get through the day at work, school, or even during our workout. We’re not just talking...
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Megan Robinson
- Jul 7
- 2 min
Fueling for Strength Training
Eating around exercise whether it’s endurance or strength training is key to be able to have the energy to complete the workout well and...
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Megan Robinson
- Jun 4
- 3 min
Is Pre-Hydrating Necessary?
Summer training can be challenging due to having to run in the heat and humidity. To avoid risks of running dehydrated and potentially...
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Megan Robinson
- May 23
- 2 min
Calcium: Are you getting enough?
Calcium is a mineral found in foods such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, as well as in plant-based foods, such as soybeans, tofu, dark ...
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Megan Robinson
- May 2
- 3 min
Is Your Nutrition Plan Working For You?
Recently, one of my sports nutrition clients reached out for a follow up appointment to review her diet. Her main complaint was that her...
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Megan Robinson
- Apr 27
- 4 min
Tips on How to Better Acclimate When Running in the Heat
It’s that time of year again, one day it’s cool and rainy and the next few days it feels like summer, hot and humid. Spring is always a...
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Megan Robinson
- Mar 20
- 2 min
Nutrition considerations when fasting for Ramadan during training and competition
As a sports dietitian, anytime I hear athletes fasting as a part of their training my radar goes up due to risks of under fueling,...
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Megan Robinson
- Feb 27
- 3 min
Satisfying and Quick Lunch Options for Athletes
Busy work days or managing a household may keep you from eating enough at lunch or skipping it all together, often leading to grazing on...
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Megan Robinson
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Hydration During Winter Months
We often focus on hydration when training in warm, humid conditions due to increased thirst, sweat and electrolyte losses. It’s often...
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Megan Robinson
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Does Protein Quality Matter?
Dietary protein is the building block for muscle growth and recovery. It also plays a significant role in not only for our muscles, but...
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Megan Robinson
- Dec 20, 2022
- 4 min
Is Creatine Safe and Effective for Athletes?
Creatine is one of the most common supplements athletes ask about to either gain muscle mass and/or improve athletic performance and...
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Megan Robinson
- Dec 4, 2022
- 2 min
Can Adaptogens Boost Sports Performance?
What is an adaptogen? An adaptogen helps improve the body’s ability to adapt to environmental stressors such as fatigue related to...
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Megan Robinson
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
What To Eat Before A 5K
We focus so much on what eat before and on race day for longer events, but what should you eat before a 5K? The great thing about running...
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Megan Robinson
- Oct 4, 2022
- 3 min
Benefits of Magnesium for Athletes
Magnesium Deficiency Magnesium deficiencies are more common than we might think, resulting in joint pain, difficulty sleeping, and muscle...
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Megan Robinson
- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
Can Athletes Be Intuitive Eaters?
Intuitive eating is a mind-body nutrition practice developed by two registered dietitians (RD) based on the 10 principles which details...
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Megan Robinson
- Apr 19, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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