Hiking Nutrition

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Injury – it’s the thing all athletes desperately want to avoid! After all, when you are injured, it is difficult if not impossible to engage in the athletic pursuits you [...]

Are you heading out the door for a hike? Fueling up properly before you leave, during your hike, and once you’ve returned to the trailhead can make a profound difference [...]