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INJURY RECOVERY GAME PLAN
Injuries come with the territory for athletes. Proper nutrition following an injury is an important part of getting back in the game. The...
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Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
SMART SNACKING
3 Easy Steps #1 Choose a Whole Grain Carb Whole Grain Crackers Pretzel Sticks Rice Cakes Whole Grain Toast Pita Air-Popped Popcorn Whole...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
BUILDING A PERFORMANCE PLATE
A Step-by-Step Guide About Performance Plate A simple approach to fueling Applies to all 3 meals for the day Matches portions of...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
FAST FACTS ABOUT CREATINE
Found naturally in fish & meat Also produced in the liver & kidneys Creatine stored in skeletal muscle helps regenerate ATP ATP = the...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
ALKALINE WATER, pHAKE NEWS!
As if getting people to drink enough regular water wasn't hard enough, here comes alkaline water with its added benefits of ...being the...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
FUELING 101
Topping Off the Athlete's Tank 3+ Hours Before Balanced meal or snack that includes whole grains, fruits, & veggies to fuel muscles Water...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
YOU’RE DOING KETO WRONG
Here's the basics of the keto diet High fat Moderate protein Very low carb Is it right for everyone? No Is it right for some people? Yes....
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
THAT PREGAME EGG MCMUFFIN IS SLOWING YOU DOWN
If you're anything like my rugby teammates, the McDonald's drive-thru is a pre-game ritual. It's quick. It's convenient. But it's...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
CARBOHYDRATES UNCENSORED
“I Don’t Eat Carbs” Whether you're an athlete or a regular person, experts recommend at least half of your daily caloric intake come from...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
FAST FACTS: TART CHERRY JUICE
Contain compounds (anthocyanins) that help to: Improved muscle recovery Decreased muscle damage Reduced muscle inflammation & soreness...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 5, 2020
- 1 min
HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD I DRINK?
1) Divide your current weight by 2 2) Determine how much weight you lose at practice 3) Multiply weight loss from practice by 20 & add to...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 5, 2020
- 2 min
FAST FACTS: WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
These vitamins dissolve in water Used by the body immediately- not stored Essential water-soluble vitamins must be consumed daily Pee out...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 5, 2020
- 1 min
FAST FACTS: FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Vitamins that require fat to be absorbed by the body Stored in fat cells and liver until needed, so they don't need to be consumed daily...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 5, 2020
- 1 min
PRESERVING MUSCLE DURING QUARANTINE
Protein Needs & Timing During this time of decreased physical activity and limited access for many to a gym and training equipment,...
Jessica Isaacs, RD
- May 5, 2020
- 2 min
SUPPORTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Eating for Immune Health When it comes to your immune health, it's important to know there ARE NOT any foods, supplements, or other...
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