When suffering from a brain injury, such as concussion, the food you choose to eat plays a major role in your recovery. When rehabbing a concussion, many folks think about the physical recovery, but forget about the nutrition-related recovery. If you or someone you know is recovering from a concussion, or has long-term concussion symptoms, analyzing the food and fluids consumed is recommended. This is a treatment you can focus on with a Registered Dietitian to ensure you’re g

Happy summer everyone! The warmer months we wait so long for are finally here. With that, we tend to get busier and let our health goals take the back burner until September. Yes, we want to enjoy the summer, but we don’t have to forget about our health goals while doing so. July’s nutrition guide will provide tips on how to continue your goals in a manageable way while also enjoying the many things summer brings. The goal is consistency, not perfection!

After a long winter, we’ve finally made it to summer (almost!). As we enter the warmer months, water and hydration becomes a higher priority. Water is essential for life and plays a role in nearly every function of the body. Proper hydration supports energy levels, concentration, digestion, circulation, temperature regulation, joint lubrication, and physical performance. Even mild dehydration can affect how you feel and function throughout the day.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about something that often gets overlooked: how what we eat can affect how we feel. Many people think of nutrition mainly in terms of weight and disease management, but your brain is one of the most energy-demanding organs in your body. In fact, your brain uses about 20% of your daily energy, so the food you eat can directly influence your mood, focus, stress levels, and overall mental wellbeing.

My goal for each of my blog posts is to minimize the animosity around preventative care and to normalize the idea of setting movement and lifestyle goals before an injury happens, so you can show up fully for your work, family, and everyday life.

Welcome to the first edition of Grace’ s Nutrition Guide! This month we’re talking about gut health, which is one of the most popular nutrition topics right now.