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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Welcome to the first edition of Elo’s newsletter, The Sisu. We’re excited to cut through the BS and bring you interesting, science-backed nutrition information from around the web. With COVID continuing to impact our lives, it seems fitting to make...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best ergogenic aids for runners according to Registered Dietitians
Runners have long relied on ergogenic aids — a fancy term for performance enhancers — to achieve a mental or physical edge while training and competing. But not all ergogenic aids are created equal. From caffeine and carb-loading to illegal...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
The ultimate science-backed guide to improving cycling performance with personalized nutrition
Before we get into nutrition recommendations, it’s important to understand what’s going on internally when you’re on the bike. Physiological changes that occur during a rideDuring a ride, several physiological changes take place which impact your nutrient needs. These include fuel...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Should you eat before a morning run?
Everyone has their own pre-run routine. Some people will tell you that they never eat before a morning run, while others swear by their pre-run snack. The truth is that if performance is your goal, a little pre-run fuel can...
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- by Ari Tulla
Why Ari Tulla and Tapio Tolvanen founded the Smart Nutrition service, Elo
Caring about your health is one thing. Making the choice to optimize your wellness, and taking your nutrition to the next level, that’s Elo.A Finnish translation for either “life” or “happiness”, we think Elo is an excellent name for a...
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- by Anne Valta
How this VC founder overcame poverty to become an NFL player and Harvard grad
When did you realize your regular approach to health was no longer working?I grew up poor and, as a kid, I didn't really have a choice about what I put into my body. When I was a freshman attending Harvard...
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How this marketing wiz reversed his not-so-hot annual physical results
When did you realize your regular approach to health was no longer working?I did a routine physical when I was 35 and we were about to have our first child. My numbers were wildly out of whack (my weight was...
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- by Anne Valta
How a former Olympic skier and NFL player turned his health around
When did you realize your regular approach to health was no longer working?A few years ago I experienced digestive pain and bloating for the first time in my life. I went to the Doctor and got all the tests, but...
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The one health hack this famed Apple designer will never quit
When did you realize your regular approach to health was no longer working?I grew up playing basketball, so I always had an approach, but it’s evolved with my interests and age. Staying alert and maintaining focus has become more important....