Marcia Nelson MS, RD, LDN - Registered Dietitian

06/06/2022

01/07/2021

Not having a period during training season has a history of being seen as a “badge of honor” in several sports. It’s actually a clear message that your fuel is not matched up with your activity. Your body is suffering and the lack of a period is an indication your body is shutting down certain processes to keep vital functions going. Think how much better you would be performing if your were properly fueled!!!
There could be other reasons why you have lost your period so please see your health practitioner and a sports dietitian for further care!

20/06/2016

The summer is “off season” for collegiate and high school athletes. This is the best time to prepare for the upcoming season both physically and mentally. It is also the optimal time to make any needed changes to your performance diet, which may include trying new foods for pre-/during competitions and also for making any weight adjustments If you need to trim down, start by cutting out the foods that have little nutritional value. [ 363 more words. ]

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  The summer is “off season” for collegiate and high school athletes.  This is the best time to prepare for the upcoming season both physically and mentally.  It is also the optimal time to ma…

08/03/2016

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Over the past few posts I have highlighted some of the benefits of the phytochemicals that give color to plant foods. These benefits are many and...

02/03/2016

Find out what like can do for your health. http://ow.ly/YZPpB

Purple, as a color in nature, is rare. It is the most powerful wavelength of the rainbow. It is a color people either hate or love. The...

24/02/2016

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Nutrition for Performance, Health, and Weight Loss

24/02/2016

This week I’d like to share the benefits of the “green” family of plant foods. Phytochemicals providing the green color in plants are known for their ability neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are compounds that oxidize or damage cells. Green plant foods help the liver to detox the blood and they also support the immune system. Green plant foods may also protect against some cancers. [ 164 more words. ]

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This week I’d like to share the benefits of the “green” family of plant foods. Phytochemicals providing the green color in plants are known for their ability neutralize free radicals.  Free radical...

12/02/2016

Color your with . Start with to celebrate Valentine's Day. http://ow.ly/YfohS

There is another reason why eating your fruits and vegetables is good for you. The rich pigment color in plant-based foods come from compounds...

27/01/2016

Vitamin D can be helpful for .
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Elite athletes are always searching for ways to increase performance. Vitamin D is proving to be the latest addition to up their game. Here is what...

13/01/2016

A healthy diet and appropriate calories is all teen athletes (and likely most athletes) need!

http://www.wsj.com/articles/teen-sports-faces-a-nutritional-supplement-debate-1452556715

A question of whether companies should market their products to young athletes.

03/08/2012

Why do we gain as we age? Here are some good answers! http://ow.ly/cIEmM

30/07/2012

The USDA subsidizes junk food additives that it tells us not to eat! http://ow.ly/cBYDi