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Melissa
May 30, 20233 min read
performance nutrition 101
Welcome to the world of performance nutrition, a science and practice that focuses on fueling your body with the right nutrients to enhance
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Melissa
May 23, 20239 min read
battle of the bars: my protein bar review
Protein bars have become a popular snack option for people who lead busy lifestyles or are always on-the-go. In this review, I’ll take a clo
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Melissa
Apr 19, 20233 min read
dance nutrition: myth or fact?
Dance requires strength, agility, and endurance, making proper nutrition essential for performance and injury prevention. However, common nu
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Melissa
Apr 5, 20233 min read
basic nutrition for the hormone cycle
It's essential to fuel our bodies with the right nutrients to support each phase of the cycle. In this post, we'll dive deeper into the nutr
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Melissa
Jan 31, 20234 min read
what’s the deal with clean eating?
What is "clean food?" How can or should I eat this way?
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Melissa
Nov 30, 20223 min read
stepping onstage with the right foot
Performing this time of year can certainly bring back memories - or nightmares - of ages past. What I didn’t realize during those bygone yea
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Melissa
Nov 23, 20222 min read
what to avoid for your healthiest week
All of the family, friends, food, and activities can be super overwhelming. Let's review some things I recommend you AVOID for your...
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Melissa
Nov 15, 20224 min read
put the 'pro' in protein
Protein! It’s something I get a lot of questions about, and that many of you are telling me you’re always trying to get more of.
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Melissa
Nov 1, 20224 min read
immune boosters - internal (part two)
I was recently pretty sick and stuck in bed for a few days, and it was just the reminder I needed that we're currently at the start of...
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Melissa
Oct 5, 20224 min read
supplements - performance enhancing or bank account depleting?
What is a dietary supplement? When may they be necessary to eMpower performance? Read on to learn more!
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Melissa
Sep 6, 20225 min read
NSAID what?
NSAIDs - can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Basically says every performance athlete ever. Well… what are they? NSAIDs are...
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Melissa
Jul 18, 20224 min read
ongoing reading list + suggested listening
eMpower performance recommended reads + listens!
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Melissa
Nov 1, 20212 min read
some rules are meant to be broken
Especially if you're an angsty teen bucking the school dress code and/or causing good trouble. Ever thought about rules related to eating...
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Melissa
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Eating on the Road
We’ve all been there right? That unsettled feeling of being on the road and uncertain how to best balance your food intake in a different...
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Melissa
Mar 23, 20211 min read
today's rainbow breakfast
wow, this morning i was FEELIN' IT! maybe it's the gorgeous spring weather or maybe it's the extra sunshine we're having on these longer...
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Melissa
Sep 7, 20204 min read
Filling your cookout plate
For many, cookouts are fun times for relaxing with friends & family. For others, cookouts can be the biggest nightmare of all.
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