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February 3, 2020

Hunger and Performance Food Log

Log your food in a way that builds food confidence and body trust. This hunger and performance food log is key to self-evaluating your patterns.
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Just some reminders that kids shouldn’t see food o Just some reminders that kids shouldn’t see food or their body as something to be obsessed with manipulating. And that they learn from your words and actions even when you’re not speaking directly to them.

As a sports dietitian, I’ve sadly seen the negative effects of this since I was working with athletes in grad school. Kids who’ve felt pressure based on how their parents look or dieted. Athletes who aren’t fueling their body as an athlete due to family members and friends following diets that are restrictive even for non-athletes.

If this is making you pause and think about what your kids are hearing, also think about what you’re saying to yourself and how it’s making you feel.
After delivering a webinar on supplements yesterda After delivering a webinar on supplements yesterday to HCPs in sports and fitness, it’s perfect timing to answer a common question: “what supplements do YOU take?”

I am a sports dietitian, but I also consider myself a lifelong athlete, so what I take does happen to be my most recommended supplements for athletes and active adults. So, if you’re in those populations and anything here stands out, it may be time for some bloodwork and a chat with your PCP…. Or to find yourself a dietitian!

Iron bisglycinate: I have 2 recent reels on why you have to ask for your ferritin when you get labs done. 
MTHFR: a genetic mutation can impact energy metabolism, heart health, blood health, and mental health. Your levels still may be normal, but harder to metabolize. I take this a few times a week vs. daily since my blood levels of folate and b12 are both normal. 
Omega 3 EPA and DHA: Not the same as ALA from plants, aim for at least 500mg a day of EPA/DHA. Chat with your provider in case you need more as an athlete or for high triglycerides. 
Magnesium bisglycinate: the best form for sleep and recovery and it doesn’t have the laxative effect many others do. As soon as I lay down at night my mental to do list goes wild, so it’s a must with l-theanine.
Creatine in the form of monohydrate!! We don’t have hundreds of studies showing evidence for HCl. Just choose a 3rd party tested option!

There’s some others I take situationally (think travel, season, trial and error even). I’ll cover those soon!
#KashiPartner You’ve heard of prebiotics, but it’s #KashiPartner You’ve heard of prebiotics, but it’s important to understand how they help you. While all fiber is helpful for gut health, prebiotic fibers are like food for the beneficial microbes in your gut.

While you work to increase your daily intake of whole plant foods, @Kashi Gut Health Granola can be that staple that keeps you on track to help you reach your fiber and prebiotic goals. Make snack time more intentional and try one of these four convenient ways to enjoy your journey to help support your gut microbiome health.

1) Plain Greek yogurt, Kashi Gut Health Granola and whatever fruit is on hand while you pause from work or snack post-workout
2) Roasted edamame and Kashi Gut Health Granola as a trail mix for travel and on- the-go
3) A simple bowl of Kashi Gut Health granola and milk with frozen berries for a cool contrast
4) Date chocolate bark topped with Kashi Gut Health Granola for a sweet treat (store in the fridge or freezer)

Grab on your next grocery trip at your favorite retailer nationwide!
Thanks to @delawarevalleyuniversity and @bcopportu Thanks to @delawarevalleyuniversity and @bcopportunity for getting community members involved in helping our neighbors in need - and for welcoming little ones to play a part and learn along the way!

As a dietitian, I advocate for all forms of produce to meet your daily needs. That includes frozen, dried, jarred and even canned. Even though those all count, it’s often just the jarred and canned available at food pantries. There can be such a huge difference in making meals exciting when fresh produce and its bright hues are made available. 

While I’m not sure how much our group harvested today, last week with just 4 hours of volunteering, 1700 lbs was picked and ready to go directly to the fresh connect farm markets and network of 74 local food pantries.

We’re all excited to do this again!
As a sports dietitian, I get countless questions a As a sports dietitian, I get countless questions about whether or not to eat before morning workouts. Most of the time if a workout is intense and over an hour like this, I do have something small to eat beforehand. But if I do wake up close to when I need to leave and have absolutely zero appetite, I turn to the easiest and quickest carbs: SUGAR.

Whether “in the raw”, in a sports drink, as sports gummies, in an Andros pouch or as pure honey or maple, this gives my muscles, brain and simply just my blood sugar what I need to feel energized. While just a packet before, I used electrolytes that were low in sugar for a bit more during and then got a boost with honey before ending with a 2 mile run.

Post workout my priority was carbs to replenish glycogen and of course protein and antioxidants for recovery. Tim had made buckwheat pancakes for the boys, so those stood in for my typical toast with eggs.

*While I completed a solo Hyrox earlier this summer, it was at women’s open weights, with a hip injury and then I pivoted to triathlon training. So sled pushing the heavier 152kg in DC has me feelin a little 😅🥴. Doing them a big fatigued even if at a lighter weight is good for my confidence.

4 weeks from this workout to get there and optimizing all my runs, lifts and everything in between by ensuring I don’t skimp on carbs - before, during, or after. Drop me a note if I’ll see you @hyroxamerica DC!

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#KashiPartner As a performance dietitian I’m alway #KashiPartner As a performance dietitian I’m always helping busy, active adults revamp their breakfast. One of the key nutrients I’ve helped them focus on since the start of my career is fiber. 9/10 Americans aren’t eating enough fiber and the earlier in the day you make it a habit to include it, the closer you are to reaching your daily goals. Women should aim for 25 grams per day and men: you need 38 grams.

For microbiome support, you also want prebiotic fiber and options that taste great, are convenient, and will easily become a staple in your diet. Of the 9 grams of fiber in @Kashi Gut Health granola, 5 are prebiotic fiber and you’ll also get gut activated cultures. Elevate your breakfast and grab yours in retailers nationwide.
Ferritin part II: how to increase stores via a boa Ferritin part II: how to increase stores via a board certified sports dietitian

A few notes:
• the foods listed are an including, but not limited to list
• when supplementing, the values I mention and that you may see on labels are for “elemental iron”. This is the total actual mineral content.
• we do still need more data on effectiveness of alternate day dosing for restoring ferritin as some studies don’t hit significance. Still, there’s enough of a trend AND reports on less side effects, so it is something I personally practice and recommend.
• if after at least 8 weeks of these recs you don’t see levels budge, you may want to explore if there’s high levels of inflammation, a GI disorder, or low stomach acid impacting your levels. Intense stress may be enough to impact inflammation, so consider lifestyle factors, stress management and overall mental health.

Drop additional questions in the comments, but remember that while I am a board certified sports dietitian, I may not be your personal dietitian. This info is not medical advice and you should seek individualized recommendations based on your own blood work, symptoms, goals, activity level and health history.
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