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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The pre-race carb-loading spaghetti dinner has become a well-known part of many endurance events.  Why carb load? When do you start carb loading and how long does it take? What are the best foods to eat for carb loading? How much carb do you need eat?

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  There are a mass of so called performance enhancing (ergogenic) supplements or “magic bullets” that claim to give you the competitive edge.  Whether the product provides an indirect effect helping you to meet your nutrition goals, direct performance enhancement or psychological (placebo) boost, how do you wade through the hype?

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Illness can limit training at crucial times when you are trying to increase mileage and intensity.  Following an eating plan that is well-balanced and meets energy, carb, protein and micronutrient needs will help the Three Amigos boost their immune system so that they can stay healthy while increasing training volumes in the last month before the Bayshore.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  You’ve probably also heard about eating a “rainbow” of different colors of fruits and vegetables.  That’s because each of the colors usually represent different nutrients -- from minerals for strong bones and muscle function to vitamins that help you get the most out of your energy systems and support a healthy immune system, or the array of protective phytonutrients.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  When additional nutrition and hydration are needed food should come first. However, sports drinks, bars and gels can be useful in supplementing an athlete’s meal plan immediately before, during, and after events.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  While the pre-event meal is a key element to performance, fueling muscles and being well hydrated before exercise sessions will give Marc, Lauren and Anne the edge to train hard throughout the weeks leading up to Bayshore

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Exercise and sporting events, such as training runs and races lasting an hour or longer, may require mid-activity refueling.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Effective refueling starts with adequate carb and calorie intake

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Whether it’s St. Paddy’s Day, Friday night Happy Hour, dinner with friends, or other special occasions, alcohol is a regular part of socializing and celebrations in our culture. While alcohol, in moderation, has its health benefits, drinking can and does negatively affect athletic performance.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Miranda Monroe describes the positives and negatives that come with fats.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Miranda is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT)*, and Nutrition Consultant in her own Private Practice, Grand Traverse Nutrition, LLC.  She has extensive experience across a variety of areas in clinical dietetics, sports/performance nutrition, the pharmaceutical and food industry, and most recently corporate health and wellness promotion areas.