by Stephanie Darby, RD | Aug 21, 2023
Optimizing nutrition for female athletes, especially runners, involves utilizing a specific periodized nutrition strategy unique to each individual woman, her body, and her racing goals. I touched a little on nutrition periodization in How Your Period Affects Your...
by Stephanie Darby, RD | Aug 11, 2023
So many women don’t recognize the power in how their period affects their workout and how to maximize their cycle to their advantage. The female body is so incredible. The more I study the role of the body in terms of both functional health and athletic...
by Stephanie Darby, RD | Aug 2, 2023
What are the best vitamins for women over 30 and why are they helpful? For active moms, maintaining energy levels is necessary to keep up with busy lifestyles and responsibilities. Consuming a well-balanced diet rich in energy boosting nutrients can help sustain their...
by Stephanie Darby, RD | Jul 6, 2023
Carb loading is a misunderstood strategy in the running community. In working with a number of female athletes and mother runners, I’ve found there is a need for understanding how to carb load effectively, for both performance and metabolic benefits. What is...
by Stephanie Darby, RD | Jun 21, 2023
Iron deficiency in female athletes is both common and a nutrient of concern, even for women who do not have low iron levels. Iron is an essential mineral for the body, especially for athletes who have higher iron requirements due to increased energy expenditure and...
