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Spin the Wheel of Wellbeing: A Holistic Approach For Clinicians

As Nutrition Professionals, we are well aware of the intricate relationship between food and overall well-being. It goes beyond just counting calories or prescribing meal plans; it involves understanding the holistic nature of an individual and the significant interconnection of factors impacting them. Enter the

The Power of Nutrition for Concussion Recovery

In your role as health and nutrition experts, you wield a pivotal influence in guiding individuals through the recovery journey following concussions. Let’s explore the nuanced link between nutrition and concussion, equipping you with valuable insights to support your clients on their path to recovery.

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7 red flags of poor body image in men

Are you a dietitian or nutritionist feeling unsure of how to identify poor body image in men? You’re not alone.  While conversations about mental health in men are becoming more common, poor body image is still a challenging issue to identify. This is especially true
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The Low FODMAP Diet – Your secret weapon!

As a nutrition professional, you’re likely familiar with the low FODMAP diet — a dietary approach designed to manage gastrointestinal symptoms by limiting fermentable carbohydrates (FODMAPs). These carbohydrates resist digestion and ferment in the gut, causing gut symptoms and discomfort for many individuals, including athletes.
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Working with Adolescent Athletes

Being a sports nutritionist who works with adolescent athletes goes beyond fueling their training. It also involves addressing the unique challenges of adolescence, which are marked by change, growth and identity formation. From managing busy schedules to nurturing their relationship with food and body image,

Women’s Health – An Overview

This week (5-11th September) marks Women’s Health week and we wanted to cover some pretty big topics on the matter. Women’s health is quite broad. Are we talking about periods? Fertility? Weight loss? Eating disorders? Menopause? Cis-Het females? Trans women? None of the above specifically,

How to Effectively Train The Gut for Race Day

Gut issues are rampant through endurance running & cycling, triathlon, and even intense team sports. Everyone seems to have their own memorable experience with needing to find a toilet quick smart. But experiences like these don’t have to be your athlete's normal. Endurance athletes can
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Nutritional Considerations for Concussions

We had the absolute honour to sit down to talk with the incredible Dr Eric Rawson from Messiah University for The Compeat Waffle Podcast. He isn’t kidding when he says he has literally spent his life seeking optimal performance for humans! It is this that

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Injury nutrition for athletes

Following the sheer number of athletes who have experienced an injury due to the COVID-caused forced ‘off-season’, we just had to talk about injury nutrition. As the lockdown came at a critical point in everyone’s season, it resulted in very sudden changes to training type,