Mountain Biking Nutrition

You've conquered peaks, pushed through marathons, and trained your body to do extraordinary things. But now you're ready for a different kind of challenge: starting a family. And suddenly, the…

This past weekend, my husband and I bundled up our baby and took him Nordic skiing for the first time near Breckenridge, Colorado. We navigated icy trails winding through the…

Have you ever stopped to consider the number of toxins you encounter in a single day? For most athletes, the answer to this question is “no.” However, the reality is…

As a functional nutritionist, I take a food-first approach to helping my outdoor athlete clients optimize their nutrition. If your goal is to consume a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet rich in…

As a new mom, I have a great appreciation for the endurance event that is parenthood! Whether you are a breastfeeding mom, a stay-at-home primary caregiver, or a full-time working…

Metabolic Efficiency Testing and Metabolic Efficiency Training™ are powerful tools that empower outdoor athletes to take control of their nutrition for optimal health and athletic performance. In this blog, I’ll…

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.…

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…

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,…

Hear the word “creatine,” and you probably envision bodybuilders grunting and lifting heavy weights in a gym, then downing a protein shake with creatine in a shaker bottle afterward. Sorry,…