by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Feb 7, 2021 | Healthy Living, Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements, Child/Teen Nutrition |
Orthorexia is form of disordered eating characterized by an obsessive focus to eat only foods believed to promote optimal health, but it’s anything but healthy. When I first opened my private practice, it never once crossed my mind that I’d one day be considered a...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Nov 25, 2020 | Sports Nutrition & Supplements, Recipes, Healthier Treats |
These fig newtons are the homemade version of the classic cookie with a chewy fig filling that you can buy at the store. Enjoy one as a sweet treat, or eat a few for a quick pre-exercise or post-exercise recovery snack. Disclosure: This post contains some affiliate...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Nov 13, 2020 | Sports Nutrition & Supplements, Articles, Nutrition |
Spreading protein intake evenly throughout the day supports muscle protein synthesis and helps you stay full between meals. Here’s some quick and easy snack ideas with 25-30 grams of protein each. Protein-rich foods plays an important role in your daily diet. They...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Oct 26, 2020 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements |
Sports dietitians help athletes maximize their development, sports performance and health with evidence-based sports nutrition practices. Their education in food, nutrition and medical nutrition therapy, combined with their training in sports nutrition and exercise...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Oct 2, 2019 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements |
Chocolate milk has a 3:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein, and is packed full of nutrition athletes need. Plus, it’s cost-effective and portable, making it an ideal recovery beverage for athletes. Have you heard the buzz about refueling with chocolate milk?...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Mar 28, 2019 | Sports Nutrition & Supplements, Recipes, Healthy Snacks & Energy Bars |
These chocolate chip peanut butter bites are made with high-quality whey protein and make a perfect sweet treat to satisty hunger between meals. I love sweets, but I rarely bring them into the house. Cake on my countertop is way too tempting, especially if I’m hungry....
Hi, I’m Heather – a registered dietitian, busy mom, consultant, adventure junkie and travel addict who has mastered living healthy on the go. My blog is where I share simple recipes and healthy living tips to help and inspire others to live their best life.