Here are some quick tips on how to make a healthy snack, along with my top 12 favorites!

Simple tips & tricks on choosing a quality protein powder.

Matcha has actually been around for hundreds of years. Simply put, matcha is just green tea leaves that have been ground into a fine powder. Here are some quick facts about matcha, and what it can or can't do for you!

Refined sugar contains no micronutrients, no fiber, & people are eating way too much of it. Overindulging in added sugar has serious health consequences such as weight gain, diabetes, & heart disease. In today’s nutrition video, I’m discussing some of the top natural sweeteners.

Curious about the impact stevia or artificial sweeteners have on your health? Watch my latest nutrition video on the topic here!

In this week's nutrition video series, I cover potassium – what it does, and where to find it in food…you may be surprised to know that there’s actually over TWICE as much potassium in a baked potato as there is in a banana!

In this week's 1-minute nutrition video series, I covered collagen! Watch the full video and learn more about collagen here.

A few weeks ago I started a nutrition video series across my social media called "Fueling Fridays". Every Friday, I cover a new topic in the field of nutrition in 1 minute or less - this week, I'm covering BCAAs!

Probiotics are popping up everywhere - from supplements and kombucha to tortilla chips and gummy fruit snacks. This guide is meant to clear up the confusion and educate you on everything you need to know about both prebiotics and probiotics. 

What foods and fluids you choose to consume prior to game time is crucial in preventing cramps. You already know the importance of hydration and electrolytes, here are five fueling tips to prevent cramping on game day.

After the feedback I received from my Crockpot Recipes for the Busy Athlete post, I wanted to continue the series. This time, I'm sharing a collection of healthy one skillet recipes. Whether you’re constantly busy with practice, work, or class, nothing comes in handy more than throwing everything together in one skillet! These recipes require little effort and time, and you can rest assured you’ll be eating a nutritious meal! 

Did you know the foods you eat can have an impact on inflammation and injury? This guide is meant to educate on what foods to eat, what foods to avoid, and provide you with meal planning tips to help fight against inflammation. 

It’s so much easier to adapt a healthy lifestyle than people think, and I’m here to show you how. Here are 20 swaps you can make to improve your overall health, body composition, and performance. I challenge you to choose at least one to make this year!!

You feel like you’re consuming the right amount of food each day to lose weight. You feel like you don’t eat very much, sometimes you don’t even eat three full meals. You don’t understand why you’re not losing weight despite your hard efforts. What could you possibly be doing wrong? Mindless eating or mindless snacking could be your number one problem. Watch this video on the activity you need to try; all you need is a container!

As a runner, you may already know the impact dehydration can have on your performance. Here's a few simple guidelines to follow to help assure you're getting the proper hydration you need for optimal performance.

Your ultimate guide to staying healthy while traveling! This guide covers everything from what you can and can’t bring through security, the best snacks (and meals) to pack with you, and the healthiest options to purchase at the airport.

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used and researched supplements/ergogenic aids. It's been shown time and time again to be effective in increasing alertness, mental focus, and athletic performance. But how much is too much? Isn't caffeine dehydrating? Are pre-workouts safe? Does it help burn fat? In this blog I answer all these questions and more to help you decide how, when, and if you should use caffeine. 

Trying to make your favorite recipes a little bit healthier? Check out my easy-to-use recipe substitution chart to help guide you in making healthier dishes! 

As protein powders continue to grow in popularity, it’s important to educate yourself first on the “do’s” and “don’ts” before adding them to your diet. Do you know what’s inside your protein powder? How to use it effectively? In this blog, I answer all these questions and more to help you decide how, when, and if you should use protein powder. As the title states, here is everything you need to know about protein powder. 

Scenario: You've spent an entire month waking up early to get a workout in, you've cut out junk food and soda, and you've ate more fruits and vegetables than you ever thought you would. Yet when you step on the scale, your weight hasn't budged. At this point, you may have decided to give up and let your weight dictate your day and how you feel. Has this ever happened to you?