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I don’t know about you, but the combo of Halloween and Daylight Savings Time really kicked my butt last week. Add in the fact that my youngest got sick with pneumonia that weekend (and stayed home from school all week), and I needed all  the help I could get!  I knew that if we didn't map out a meal plan, I'd be hit with the dreaded "what's for dinner" question every night and subsequent panic would follow. Even as a sports dietitian who helps athletes plan meals for a living

Do you have an active family that is often on-the-go? Between work schedules, after school activities, and homework, getting a nutritious dinner on the table can be a challenge. You may not have the time (or energy) to whip up a fancy dinner, but you probably also don't want to always get takeout or rely on leftovers alone.  In this blog post, I’m sharing 5 easy dinner ideas for families  that are actually  doable on busy nights. These recipes are simple, quick to prep, and k

As a busy athlete, your day is likely jam-packed with work, training, and other responsibilities (parenting, running errands, etc). When it comes to lunch, maybe you're in the habit of eating the leftovers off of your kids’ lunch plates, grabbing a random snack plate between meetings, relying on whatever is leftover in the fridge (if anything), or worse… skipping it all together. As an athlete, skipping or skimping on lunch can seriously impact your energy, recovery, and perf

Mornings can be chaotic for many people, especially  busy athletes. Between early morning training sessions, getting kids out the door, rushing to work, and/or whatever else is on your plate, breakfast often takes a back seat. But if you’re an endurance athlete (or just an active person trying to stay fueled and energized during the day), a balanced breakfast is key for performance, recovery, energy, and general health. Don’t worry though, you don’t need to wake up an hour ea