Written by: Alex Borsuk, MS, RD Bonking, hitting the wall, or whatever you want to call it, is an athlete's worst nightmare. Have you ever experienced that overwhelming feeling where your legs feel like cement and your body is just so tired that you are forced to stop? Or felt a change in your normal behavior [...]
Looking for an excuse to indulge in a chocolate bar? Maca Chocolate might be your new favorite snack! Written by: Em Wooden If you were to venture to Peru and hike the Andes, you would find yourself faced with breathtaking views and a harsh environment. Machu Picchu attracts more than 800,000 international tourists each year, [...]
Author: Em Wooden Humans have been eating beets for centuries. The Ancient Greeks and Romans loved beet greens so much that gardeners actively sought out methods to keep fresh beets available throughout the year. These earthy vegetables were supposedly present in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In Europe during the 1500s people began eating the [...]
What is a Registered Dietitian? First, let’s clear up some confusion about dietitians versus nutritionists. A nutritionist is anyone who is interested in nutrition. A Registered Dietitian (RD) is an expert in food and nutrition and is credentialed on a national level- credentialing is only earned after years of education and training. RDs must also [...]
