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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 12: Healthy travel essentials
August is here - can you believe it? Summer is flying by with many of us escaping home and taking our first vacation since 2019.With so many Elos jet-setting right now, we thought it was time for an issue on...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 10: Nutrition for cyclists
With Tour de France in full swing, we thought it was time to dedicate an issue to cycling. Whether you're a competitive cyclist, recreational pedaler, or simply a spin enthusiast, there's something for everyone in this edition. Should cyclists eat keto?...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular practice among Elo members and one of the trendiest topics in nutrition right now. Increasingly, people are turning to this age-old ritual for weight loss, focus, and longevity. But is the science there? Preliminary data...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 8: Nutrition for sports performance
Whether you're a cyclist, runner, swimmer, or soccer player, what you put in your mouth matters. Nutrition choices before, during, and after exercise can be the difference between a fantastic workout and a terrible one. With that in mind, we've compiled...
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Issue 7: Cholesterol reduction
Elevated cholesterol is one of the most common issues among Elo members. And it's no surprise, really. Almost 29 million Americans have cholesterol levels above the normal range.And cholesterol isn't just about total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, VLDL, and triglycerides levels all fall...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
It's no secret that plant-based eating is hot. Supermarket shelves are overflowing with plant-based products such as burgers, nuggets, milk alternatives, and even dairy-less cheese. Some are good, others not-so-delicious. Regardless, America is becoming increasingly plant-forward with 29% of consumers identifying themselves...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
1. Vitamin D: A basic but essential biohack. Roughly 90% of Elo members start with low vitamin D. Here's why you should be paying attention to your vitamin D level, especially as winter approaches. 2. Caffeine and sports performance: Friend or...
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Issue 5: Sleep as a superpower
Back in the 90s, burning the midnight oil was cool. Working late into the night was a badge of honor, proof that you had the chops to make it to the top. These days we're a little wiser. We know...
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Issue 6: The science of weight loss
We used to think of weight loss as calories in vs. calories out. As it turns out, it's far more complicated than that. Weight is an intricate interplay between genetics, nutrition, sleep, stress levels, physical activity, age, ethnicity, medications, and...