Ashley Marolo RDN,LDN Ashley Marolo RDN,LDN

MINDFUL EATING VS INTUITIVE EATING: AM I PRACTICING ONE OR BOTH?

A friend and I were recently having a conversation about Intuitive Eating when she said to me “I’ve tried to eat intuitively. I just can’t do it. I’ve tried to eat slow and pay attention to how I feel. It’s just not working for me right now.” It made me realize that Intuitive Eating can sound a lot like eating mindfully.

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Ashley Marolo RDN,LDN Ashley Marolo RDN,LDN

INTERMITTENT FASTING: IS IT THE KEY TO LONGEVITY, HEALTH, AND THE PERFECT BODY?

A quick google search of intermittent fasting leads you to believe it’s the miracle cure for anything and everything. From fat busting potential, to immortality, intermittent fasting has gotten a pretty good response over the last several years. But it’s a tool that (in my humble opinion) isn’t explained very well and isn’t used effectively.

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Ashley Marolo RDN,LDN Ashley Marolo RDN,LDN

SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WITH THESE SIMPLE FOODS

There are plenty of simple and natural ways to protect yourself against the coronavirus, flu, and common cold. Here are the top foods and supplements to start including in your diet today, plus a one-day meal plan to protect yourself and your family!

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Ashley Marolo RDN,LDN Ashley Marolo RDN,LDN

EIGHT IMPORTANT NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FEMALE ATHLETE

A recent review was published on the topic of nutritional strategies and implications specific for the female athlete, Sex differences and considerations for female-specific nutritional strategies: a narrative review. The immediate buzz it made among sports dietitians, trainers, and athletes is telling of just how needed this information is in a world where female athletes are more present than ever before. Female athletes experience sex-specific hormonal changes which need to be taken into consideration when developing exercise and nutrition protocols.

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