Winter Hydration: Why It Matters (Maybe More Than You Think)

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When the thermometer drops and the snow flies, it’s easy to forget about hydration. I mean, you’re not drenched in sweat like you were a few months ago and you don’t feel overheated. But for athletes training hard this season, cold weather actually presents a host of hidden hydration challenges. Nailing your fluid and electrolyte strategy could make the difference between performing at your best… or lagging behind.

❄️ Why Cold Weather Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe from Dehydration

Dry air + cold = lost moisture every breath. When you breathe in cold, dry air and exhale, you lose water vapor. This is what you see as your “breath cloud” but its actually fluid leaving your body. Over a long practice or game, that respiratory fluid loss adds up.
Sweat hides under layers. Winter training often means lots of clothing: hoodies, long sleeves, jackets, sweatshirts. Beneath all those layers you may be sweating, but because sweat evaporates quickly in cold, dry air and gets abso
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GLP-1 Myths, Misconceptions & the Truth: What You Really Need to Know

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GLP-1 Myths, Misconceptions & the Truth: What You Really Need to Know

If there’s one topic generating more confusion, fear, and misinformation than almost anything in the health and longevity world right now, it’s GLP-1 therapies.

You’ve heard the comments:

“Isn’t that cheating?”
“Doesn’t it cause blindness?”
“I heard your stomach stops working.”
“Don’t you have to be on it for life?”
“Isn’t it dangerous?”

As someone who has spent nearly three decades in evidence-based nutrition, physiology, and athletic performance, I’m here to tell you: most of what you’re hearing is simply not true.

And more importantly, GLP-1s are not just “weight-loss drugs.” They are naturally occurring peptides with powerful, wide-ranging health benefits.

Today, let’s cut through the noise.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD

STORY:

AGING ATHLETES & THE “MYSTERY” OF DECLINING PERFORMANCE, WEIGHT GAIN, FATIGUE, INFLAMMATION and INJURY

This is the part no one is talking about…yet it may be the most important.

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Have Your Heard of PEMF?

#alignmat #eat4sport #hrv #longevity #myalignmat #pemf #recovery #sportsnutrition #sportsnutritionist #wellness Nov 02, 2025

How You Can Boost Sleep, Recovery & Mood in Just 20 Minutes a Day

Meet the ALIGN PEMF Mat. A daily recharge for body, brain, and longevity.

If you told me a few years ago that lying on a mat that hums with tiny electromagnetic pulses could make me calmer, sleep deeper, and even improve my mood- I would’ve smiled politely and changed the subject.
Fast-forward to today… and I’m obsessed.

Let me introduce my not-so-secret longevity sidekick: the ALIGN PEMF Mat.

⚡ What PEMF Actually Is

PEMF stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy. It sounds high-tech, but the idea is simple: gentle waves of energy that remind your cells how to recharge.
It’s like plugging your phone into the wall, but for your body’s batteries.

💫 Why It Matters for Longevity (and Not Just Athlete

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The Hidden Toxin That Could Be Sabotaging Your Performance (and Health)

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You're trying so hard to hydrate like a pro, reach your daily macro needs and train smart! But what if something was sneaking into your body daily and interfering with your performance, recovery, and long-term health? And you didn't even know about the it nor the impact it has on you?

Enter.... Microplastics.

These tiny plastic particles are now found everywhere. They are in our water, beverages, food, food containers, air, and now they are inside our bodies. A recent study found microplastics in the bloodstream of 80% of participants. They’ve been detected in lungs, placentas, and even in the brains of mice. Unfortunately, they don’t just hang out quietly. They cause inflammation, oxidative stress, and can disrupt growth and hormone function. All of these directly affect athletic performance, health, immunity and longevity.

Why This Matters for Athletes

Slower recovery: Microplastics
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Is Your Gut Your Secret Weapon? ....Or Your Weakest Link?

#athleteseat #eat4sport #eatwellplaywell #guthealth #microbiome #nutritiongameplan #postbiotics #prebiotics #probiotics #sportsnutrition #sportsnutritionist #sportsperformance May 15, 2025

If you’re training hard, competing often, or constantly on the move—your gut is under stress. And that stress doesn’t just affect digestion… it can impact your immunity, nutrient absorption, recovery, and even mental sharpness.

That’s where probiotics come in.

But not just any probiotic.

Athletes need strains that go beyond basic gut health. Ones that survive intense training conditions, help regulate inflammation, and support the immune system when it matters most—during heavy training cycles, travel, and competition.

That’s why spore-based probiotics are game-changers.

These are strains that have been specifically studied in athletes—and shown to:

Reduce GI distress during endurance events (goodbye runner’s gut)
Support immune function, especially when training volume is high
Enhance recovery by reducing post-workout inflammation
Improve nutrient uptake (more value from the food and supplements you already take)
Strengthen the gut-brain axis, impro
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Can We Talk About Energy Drinks?

#caffeine #cardiacdamage #eat4sport #energydrinks #nutritiongameplan #performanceenhancer #performancenutrition #preworkout #sportsnutrition Apr 28, 2025

Can We Talk About Energy Drinks?

They’re everywhere — on the sidelines, in backpacks, at the gym. Energy drinks promise instant energy, better focus, and unstoppable performance.

But what they don't advertise is the serious risk to your health.

Let’s look at the facts:

⚡ The Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks

Most energy drinks are packed with extremely high levels of caffeine — some containing over 300mg per can, which is the equivalent of three cups of coffee at once!

According to the FDA, consuming over 400mg of caffeine per day can cause headaches, insomnia, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, and even more serious heart risks.
It’s even more dangerous for teenagers. A study published in Pediatrics found that energy drinks are the #1 cause of caffeine overdoses in kids under 18.

But caffeine isn’t the only problem.

Energy drinks often contain stimulants like taurine and guarana that amplify the effects of caffeine, putting even more stress on your

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Sweet 16 of Sports Nutrition - Round 4

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The 2025 March Madness Championship Game!!!! 🏀

GAME NIGHT EDITION

As I write this, two number 1 NCAA mens basketball seeds, Houston and Florida are battling it out for the national title. You don't have to follow college basketball or even like basketball, to feel the excitement, the intensity and the passion! That's what March Madness is all about! All you have to do - is be an athlete, coach or parent and you know what's on the line for these players.

Let's tap into YOUR passion, YOUR excitement and YOUR intensity.

Throughout the tournament, I've been leading you through your own performance bracket—fueling smarter, hydrating better, recovering stronger, and discovering how real food + strategy = real results.

Now it’s time for the Championship Match-Up:

🎯 Kn

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🏀 Sweet 16 of Sports Nutrition - Round 3

#eat4sport #fuelyoursport #nutritiongameplan #performancenutrition #recovery #recoverynutrition #sleep #sportsnutrition #sportsnutritionist Apr 05, 2025

The Recovery Showdown

Part Three of the Sweet 16 of Sports Nutrition Series

March Madness Edition 🏀

You train hard. You hustle. You give it your all. But what you do after the final whistle might matter just as much as what happens during the game.

Round 3 is all about Recovery—and in this matchup, we’re looking at the strategies that rebuild your muscles, restore your energy, and help you bounce back strongerfor the next game, workout, or practice.

Let’s dive into the matchups that determine whether your recovery game is elite—or just average.

🏀 Sleep and Active Recovery

💤 Sleep: The Ultimate Recovery Tool

Muscle repair and growth happens during deep sleep.
Sleep helps restore glycogen (your body’s stored energy), balance hormones, and sharpen focus.
Less than 7 hours of sleep = slower reaction time, poor decision-making, and higher risk of injury.
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🏀 Sweet 16 of Sports Nutrition

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🏀 Sweet 16 of Sports Nutrition

March Madness is all about competition, strategy, and endurance—and so is sports nutrition! The foods and habits you choose determine whether you dominate the game or get knocked out early.

Let’s break down the Sweet 16 of Sports Nutrition, where top foods, hydration tips, recovery strategies, and spring fueling face off to see which ones will take your performance to the next level!

To kick off the first four rounds of games.... I'm focsing on the four key sports nutrition matchups:

1️⃣ Power Foods Face-Off
2️⃣ Hydration Battle
3️⃣ Recovery Showdown
4️⃣ Spring Fueling Face-Off

1️⃣ 💪 ROUND ONE: Power Foods Face Off

These nutrient-packed foods go head-to-head to fuel your body for top performance!

🥚 Eggs vs. 🥄 Greek Yogurt
💡 Eggs deliver a complete protein punch with B vitamins for energy, while Gree

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BIG NEWS! FDA to Ban Red Dye 3 - A MAJOR victory for Health, (and just the beginning...)

#eat4sport #fdaban #fuelyoursport #performancenutrition #red3 #reddye3 #sportsnutrition #sportsnutritionist Jan 15, 2025

Big News: FDA to Ban Red Dye 3

What You Need to Know!

A Major Victory for Health: Red Dye 3 Ban Announced

Exciting news for your health and the health of everyone who eats food! The FDA has announced plans to ban Red Dye 3. This widely used food additive has been linked to serious health risks, and its removal from our food supply is a step in the right direction.

Why Is Red Dye 3 Dangerous?

Red Dye 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic dye derived from petroleum. Studies have linked it to an increased risk of cancer in animals, and it has been shown to cause hyperactivity in children. Despite these risks, Red Dye 3 has been used in everything from candy to baked goods to certain medications and cosmetics.

When Will the Ban Take Effect?

It is unclear when The FDA’s ban on Red Dye 3 is set to begin. Apparently they are giving manufacturers time to reformulate their products. However, th...

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❄️ Why Cold Weather Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe from Dehydration

THE MISUNDERSTOOD

STORY:

AGING ATHLETES & THE “MYSTERY” OF DECLINING PERFORMANCE, WEIGHT GAIN, FATIGUE, INFLAMMATION and INJURY

⚡ What PEMF Actually Is

💫 Why It Matters for Longevity (and Not Just Athlete

Why This Matters for Athletes

Can We Talk About Energy Drinks?

⚡ The Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks

The 2025 March Madness Championship Game!!!! 🏀

🎯 Kn

Part Three of the Sweet 16 of Sports Nutrition Series

🏀 Sleep and Active Recovery

🏀 Sweet 16 of Sports Nutrition

Big News: FDA to Ban Red Dye 3

Why Is Red Dye 3 Dangerous?

When Will the Ban Take Effect?

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