Licensed dietitian
specializing in sports nutrition and diabetes
Amy is a sports and diabetes dietitian with over 20 years of experience. She is passionate about health and helping others find realistic solutions with the right real foods. Her expertise ranges from helping everyday people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes patients create realistic and science based eating strategies to elite professional athletes who are US Olympic Team contenders that approach food as part of their performance and recovery training. No matter whether you are looking to increase your fitness potential, eat for a healthy pregnancy or help learn how to make healthier meals or improve lab work, Amy can help you find the best foods to achieve your goals.
It has been proven that athletes with more muscle mass and less fat are able to run faster due to the power-to-weight ratio. Oftentimes, athletes will try to lose weight in an unhealthy way which can negatively affect performance and cause injury.
Iron is an important nutrient to endurance athletes because it carries oxygen and produces energy. Many studies have reported the prevalence of iron deficiency in endurance athletes to be as high as 50% in females and 30% in males.
Dehydration increases an athlete’s perceived effort and reduces the ability to continue exercising at a high level. Sweat is the body’s built-in cooling system that enables the body to make more energy.
Diabetes can be treated and sometimes prevented by following the right diet. We will work together to create the best meal plan for you and your lifestyle.You don’t need to give up your favorite foods to improve your blood sugars. I’ll help you find the best foods to keep your blood sugars on target.
I have been in the nutrition field for over 20 years, I can save you a lot of time finding the best way to lose weight and keep it off. If you’ve tried many different diet plans, then you may want to consider working with me to make permanent diet and lifestyle changes.
Licensed dietiTian
specializing in sports nutrition and diabetes
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