by Kaitlyn McNally, MS, RDN | Dec 31, 2025
Introduction to Dietary Fats Fat often gets treated like the villain of the nutrition world, but it’s actually one of the three essential macronutrients alongside protein and carbohydrates. So before you push it off your plate, let’s take a closer look at why fat...
by Kaitlyn McNally, MS, RDN | Dec 7, 2025
An athlete’s hydration status can determine their energy, focus, and performance. Athletes never want to start competition dehydrated. But what does it take to maintain hydration before, during and after practice or competition? In the warm summer months, it is easy...
by Kaitlyn McNally, MS, RDN | Nov 13, 2025
How Can an Athlete Navigate Healthy Eating Around the Holidays? The winter months are here and the holidays are approaching. I am sure all athletes can relate to the end of a holiday meal feeling full and uncomfortable. Holidays consist of family traditions, travel,...
by Kaitlyn McNally, MS, RDN | Oct 21, 2025
Introduction to Carbohydrates There is a lot of information out there surrounding carbohydrates for performance. Athletes need to remember that their carbohydrate recommendation will be completely different than a non-athlete or someone with different health goals. ...
by Kaitlyn McNally, MS, RDN | Jul 18, 2025
Introduction For football players, summer training leads right into a busy season and school year, this makes nutrition even more important. A grueling summer practice schedule requires adequate calories and macronutrients to ensure that you’re starting the season...
