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Reflections of a Nutrition Coach
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New Year’s Resolution Redo: How To Achieve It
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Don’t Be Weird: A Christmas Eating Guide
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Animal Protein vs. Plant Protein
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The Importance of Sleep for Performance
Go to bed! It’s seriously that easy if you’re looking to improve your performance and body composition….
White Rice or Brown Rice: Which is Better for You?
I eat white rice. That’s right. I am not ashamed! I have all of my athletes eating…
7 Reasons the Paleo Diet Fails
The Paleo Diet didn’t work! In fact, you’re just as soft if not softer than when you…
Coffee: It’s not for everyone.
Good news! Coffee is not only good for you but can lead to empowered performance, for some… Are…
The Mountain’s Game of Thrones Diet
Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you know about the hit HBO series Game of…