Author: Lindsay Christensen, MS, CNS, LDN

As a sports nutrition professional, my practice differs from many others in the field. I specialize in functional nutrition, a unique approach that distinguishes my practice from conventional sports nutrition.…

While my business is all about sports nutrition for mountain and other outdoor athletes, I’ve been thinking for a while that it might be interesting to my readers to provide…

Hardly a day goes by without me meeting a trail runner, ultra runner, or hiker who is struggling with gastrointestinal issues (GI) such as bloating, acid reflux, or chronic loose…

My nutrition credentials are CNS® and LDN. What do these credentials mean, and how do they differ from those of an RD (Registered Dietitian)? I am often asked this question. Read…

The ketogenic diet, a high-fat, very low-carb diet, has become popular as a nutritional tool for supporting healthy blood sugar control, weight loss, brain health, and, in some cases, athletic…

It’s that time of year – late spring and avid mountain bikers are gearing up for the epic, grueling Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race (LT 100 MTB). This race…

You just finished a climbing session at the gym or sent your project at the crag and feel pumped and hungry. So, what should you eat after climbing? This is…

There are few nutrients more critical than iron for outdoor athletes! Your body requires iron to synthesize hemoglobin and myoglobin, the proteins that shuttle oxygen throughout your bloodstream and muscles,…

I’ve been skiing since I was 8 years old and backcountry skiing for nearly seven years. I have extensive experience fueling alpine and backcountry skiing. However, it was only this…

Plant-based diets, coming in “flavors” ranging from strict veganism to a “minimal animal protein” diet, are all the rage right now. One glance at a Netflix menu these days brings…