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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Sneak peek: The world's most personalized protein powder
We're pleased to offer you early access to Smart Protein - the world's most personalized recovery protein powder. Designed to accelerate post-workout recovery, each Smart Protein blend is hand-mixed just for you and delivers a combination of high quality protein...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 44: The Thanksgiving edition
Holiday weight gain is a common concern however, studies show that the average person gains just 0.9-2lb (0.4-0.9kg). More alarmingly, research suggests that total and LDL cholesterol and hospital admissions for heart attacks go up during the holiday period. With that in mind, we've rounded up a few...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 43: Nutrition for brain health
No one likes the idea of losing their smarts. It's a frightening concept that most of us want to avoid at all costs. While avoiding age-related decline altogether may not be realistic, research shows that lifestyle choices can help...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 41: The energy boosting edition
Energy seems to be particularly elusive as we age. Competing priorities make rest and recovery more difficult to come by. And this only exacerbates the natural wear and tear that comes with getting older. While we can't promise to restore the...
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Issue 40: Nourishing your immune system
It's hard to believe it's fall. Summer seems to have flown by in the blink of an eye, and now many of us are digging out our sweaters and embracing pumpkin everything. While the cooler temperatures are a welcome...
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Issue 39: Nutrition myths debunked
Nutrition information is disturbingly rife, with everyone from social influencers to celebrities claiming to be an "expert".Combine that with the complexity of nutrition science and you end up with a train wreck of dangerous dietary practices grounded in fiction rather...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 38: Are probiotics the key to better health?
By now, you've probably realized that gut bacteria is a topic worth paying attention to. With over 100 trillion microorganisms and a surface area 20 times larger than skin, it's no surprise that the gut microbiome has a prolific impact...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 37: Nutrition for exercise
Pre- and post-workout nutrition is often overlooked, particularly amongst recreational gym goers. Eating too much or too little before and after exercise can prolong recovery and leave you feeling fatigued and uncomfortable—none of which make exercise particularly fun. With that...
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Issue 36: nutrition for stress relief
If you feel that your stress levels have hit an all-time high, you’re not alone; over 33% of Americans report feeling this way. While temporary stress is normal, chronic stress can lead to inflammation, metabolic changes, and chronic conditions—all of...