by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Aug 9, 2021 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements |
Recovery nutrition is an important part of an athlete’s sports nutrition plan, but what and how much food you eat matters. Here’s everything you need to know about eating after exercise. Most athletes understand the purpose of eating before exercise. The nutrients...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Mar 3, 2020 | Smoothies & Beverages, Recipes |
This basic blueberry protein smoothie is creamy, highly nutritious and a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth and hold you over until your next meal. I have a lot of smoothie recipes on my blog. That’s because they are a quick way to pack a lot of nutrition...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Dec 6, 2016 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements |
Many nutrients support immune health and recovery in athletes, but recent research has looked at the role of carbohydrates and quercetin on immune health. Here’s what the research shows and how to incorporate them into your training plan. Immune health is a hot...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Apr 21, 2016 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements |
Properly fuel marathon running by incorporating and practicing these sports nutrition strategies as you train for your next event. It’s marathon season in Pittsburgh, and the anticipation with my clients is building! I’ve received so many questions this week on how...