All things nutrition, running, and hormone health
A wellness blog for active women and mamas
![The Best Metabolic Health Diet for Balanced Blood Sugar](https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Elevae_23_0000004407-1-e1695068635171-400x284.jpg)
When we know what to do to improve metabolic health, the usual next question is "how do I eat ...
![How to Improve Metabolic Health: 6 Steps to Feeling Vibrant Everyday](https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Elevae_23_0000001708-1-400x284.jpg)
Curious how to improve metabolic health when diet and exercise do not seem to be working? ...
![The 8 Best Supplements for Mother Runners (And 5 To Avoid!)](https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Elevae_23_0000002214-1-e1693247854558-400x284.jpg)
The best supplements for mother runners and female athletes can vary depending on individual ...
![Periodized Nutrition for Female Athletes: Optimizing Training & Performance](https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Elevae_23_0000002082-1-400x284.jpg)
Optimizing nutrition for female athletes, especially runners, involves utilizing a specific ...
![How Your Period Affects Your Workout: Hormone Health & Athletic Performance](https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Social-Squares-yoga-styled-stock-image029-e1691794810766-400x284.jpg)
So many women don't recognize the power in how their period affects their workout and how to ...
![Best vitamins for women over 30: Energy boosting nutrients for active moms](https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/social-squares-adventure-together-travelprado-trip-styled-stock027-e1690996828965-400x284.jpg)
What are the best vitamins for women over 30 and why are they helpful?
For active moms, ...
![Carb Loading (Glycogen Loading) Loading for Mom Runners: Pre-Race Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Performance](https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Social_Squares_Cherry_Red_Styled_Stock_Photography014-scaled-1-e1688669319638-400x284.jpg)
Carb loading is a misunderstood strategy in the running community. In working with a number of ...
![Vegetarian Sources of Iron: Combating Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes](https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Celebrate-Nutrition-Part-II-0061-400x284.jpg)
Iron deficiency in female athletes is both common and a nutrient of concern, even for women ...
![The Role of Trace Minerals for Active Women](https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/social-squares-peridot-green-sryked-stock-images010-scaled-1-e1685754240404-400x284.jpg)
For active women, proper nutrition is key to fueling performance, enhancing recovery, and ...