BIG Nutrition: Iron absorption after morning exercise
Iron is a key nutrient for athletes and deficiency in this nutrient is possible due to the increased demand in those who are active, may... Read More
BIG Nutrition: Fasting as a Weight Loss Strategy
As the holidays approach, there are a dizzying number of online stories and features about indulgent foods and cocktails juxtaposed with the latest fitness and... Read More
BIG Nutrition: Is a vegan diet a game changer?
Netflix has debuted a new documentary Game Changers that lays out the case for a vegan diet for athletes. Featured are several athletes from a... Read More
BIG Nutrition: A new WOD for time
Most Americans will admit, they eat fast. The US ranks near the bottom in time spent eating and drinking at around 60 minutes per day.... Read More
BIG Nutrition: Bars, snacks, and treats worth checking out
Earlier this week, I was in Philadephia for a national convention. Like any national conference, an expo floor is par for the course. A national... Read More
BIG Nutrition: Protein sources hiding in plain sight!
There are some among us (I’m looking at you Miguel!) who need new or innovative high protein options. Of course meat protein, including fish and... Read More
BIG Nutrition: Getting children involved in foods eaten at home
Involving children in planning, selecting, assembling, and preparing foods can help build children’s food skills, expose kids to new or less familiar foods, and help... Read More
BIG Nutrition: Plant eaters vs. meat eaters
Men’s Health is not typically top of my list for nutrition news, but I was interested by a recent article that calls out the media... Read More
BIG Nutrition: CrossFit Open Prep—15 minutes a day
With the CrossFit Open approaching, excitement, and few nerves, can come up. One way to prepare is to focus on food just 15 minutes per... Read More
BIG Nutrition: How about meeting half way?
Tired of hearing about all of the foods that you “should be” eating, like plain yogurt and whole grain pasta? Thinking there is no way... Read More