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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 Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The ultimate guide to intermittent fasting and running
Named the most popular diet of 2020 in a study by the International Food Information Council, intermittent fasting (IF) has become a favorite way for many to manage their weight and improve their health [1].Contrary to most other diets, intermittent...
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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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- 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 Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
What causes runner’s stomach and how to prevent it
If you’ve ever had to peel off into the woods mid-run for an emergency bathroom stop or have plotted out your running routes around bathroom accessibility, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve heard this phenomenon called ‘runner’s stomach’, ‘runner’s gut’, or...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Elo founders tried ProLon® fasting mimicking diet. Here’s what happened.
Move over clean eating and keto, fasting is back. From intermittent approaches like the 16/8 method and 5:2 diet to multi-day “fasting with food” programs like ProLon®, fasting has become more approachable (and appealing) to many people.Named the most popular...
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- by Anne Valta
How Catra Corbett overcame addiction and became an accomplished ultra-runner, fueled by plants
Ultrarunner and vegan, Catra Corbett, is a force of nature. At age 56, she has run 100 miles (or more) over 100 times, (and counting!). She also holds the fastest known time for the 425-mile long John Muir Trail, completing...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
Why you should be tracking heart rate variability (HRV) for running performance
As a runner, you know at least something about heart rate. And even if you don’t pay close attention, it’s clear that running increases your heart rate (albeit temporarily). But have you considered looking at the time between your heartbeats?...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best supplements to boost recovery after a running injury
No runner wants to face a running injury, but the harsh reality is that roughly half of regular runners get hurt yearly [1]. Whether you’ve had weeks of warning signs or suddenly find yourself sidelined on the sofa, optimizing your...