by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Nov 13, 2020 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements, 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 | Mar 5, 2020 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements, Child/Teen Nutrition |
If you’re wondering what to feed young athletes or athletes on the go, this list of portable, nutrient-rich snacks has you covered. tEach one provides the fuel to keep athletes energized and prepared for sports practice, training and competition. DISCLOSURE:...
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....
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | May 2, 2018 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements |
A pre-workout meal or snack is key to having a high-quality training session, but what and how much you should eat depends on your goals, exercise intensity and duration, timing and level of training. Here’s what you need to know about eating before exercise....
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.