Apple cider vinegar – health hero or hype?
Over the past several years, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has received a lot of attention for multiple health benefits. According to the hype, this common pantry staple can do everything from helping you lose weight to curing athlete’s foot. And the supplement industry is making a ton of money by
Why Diets Don’t Work
Especially as an active woman over 40… Allow me to clarify what I mean when I say diets don’t work. Of course, the term diet can be used in the more general sense when talking about the way you eat. For the purposes of this article, though, let’s talk about
Constipation, Bloating, and Perimenopause
The Latin word “peri” translates to around, about, beyond. So, quite literally, perimenopause is the phase of life around menopause. Perimenopause is marked by changes in reproductive hormones as your body prepares to stop…well, reproducing. These hormonal changes can cause a wide range of symptoms that don’t logically have any
What’s the Best Decaf Energy Gel?
This post is what you get when you put a running coach/physician assistant and a dietitian in a gastroenterology office together and let them talk all things endurance fueling. A common conversation topic was how best to fuel each run and what are the best gels to use. It seems
Sweet & Tangy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
As we’re barreling toward Thanksgiving, if you’re anything like me your thoughts are dominated by what you’re going to make for your annual feast. Maybe you’re not in charge of the main meal, but you’ve been tasked with bringing a side dish. Or, maybe you just want a bright, flavorful
Should Women Take Creatine?
“We want to pump…you up!”. Remember Hanz and Franz from Saturday Night Live in the ‘90s? Maybe I’m dating myself a little…if you’re not familiar I encourage you to look it up for a good laugh. So, how does a silly skit relate to creatine? Well, mention of creatine often