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Looking for a competitive edge? Stay abreast of tips and information about eating to meet your daily training and recovery needs—and fuel your body to optimize performance.
Fueling Bengals in the Blogasphere
What Happens at CPSDA Does NOT Stay at CPSDA!
Natalie Christensen, RDN, CSSD Bengal Sports Dietitian|Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
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Breaking down VO2 max: Definition, history, why it plateaus, and whether it really matters
Peter Attia, MD, Physician and Podcaster
June 2022
Dr. Attia talks with Alex Hutchinson, PhD about translating the science of endurance...
Meet Natalie Christensen
Greg Woods, journalnet.com
May 2022
The Idaho State Journal highlighted the vital role that Natalie Christensen, MS, RDN, CSS,...
Alcohol and Athletic Performance
Isabella Brill, MS in Nutrition/Dietetic Intern
April 2022
Whether you are training for a sport, general fitness, or simply working to improve athletic performance and health...
Nourishing the ISU community through Benny’s Pantry
Dennis Nyugen, MS in Nutrition/Dietetic Intern
March 2022
When was the last time you skipped a meal...
It's Always In-Season for Nutrition
Shannon Haderlie, MS in Nutrition Dietetic Internship Student
February 2022
Nutrition is a team player for performance!
Nutrition Food Labels 101
Tram Le, BS in Dietetics Student
January 2022
A new year often signifies a fresh start
December Stress from Finals?
Tram Le, BS in Dietetics Student
December 2021
Final exams, papers, and projects are here...learn how to manage that added stress
Are you drinking enough water in the winter?
Tram Le, BS in Dietetics Student
November 2021
Athletes, are you staying hydrated enough during cold weather?
Refuel with Sweet Potato Brownies
Sports Dietitians of Australia
October 2021
Sweet potato adds to the gooey texture while adding antioxidants, vitamins A and C...
Healthy Grocery Shopping
Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association
September 2021
Grocery shopping can be confusing when you are trying to eat healthy...
Bodybuilding and Performance Enhancement Supplements
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
August 2021
Some bodybuilders and athletes use dietary supplements...
Professional sports nutrition organizations
Natalie Christensen, RDN, CSSD, LD
July 2021
Learn about three networking groups for sports nutrition professionals...
Have you ever wondered how Olympic athletes eat?
Natalie Christensen, RDN, CSSD, with Lizzy Rowden, BS, Graduate student
June 2021
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s team uses the Athlete’s Plates...
Are Artificial Sweeteners Making You Hungry?
Rebekah Ramsey, RDN, Graduate student, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
May 2021
Yup, those diet drinks and foods are stimulating your appetite! Learn more...
Why Athletes Choose Chocolate Milk
Lizzy Rowden, Dietetics Major, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
April 2021
Chocolate milk is often coined “the best recovery drink.” Find out why...
Nutrition & Psychological Wellbeing
Natalie Christensen, RDN, LD, CSSD
March 2021
How is nutrition interwoven with psychological wellness? Listen 'up
ISU SCORE: Focusing on Nutrition & Performance
Natalie Christensen, RDN, LD, CSSD
February 2021
As a sports dietitian, Natalie does a lot of things...
Winning Nutrition Habits for Busy Athletes
Beth Hickey, Career Path Intern
January 2021
As a student athlete, practicing good nutrition is essential...
Staying Healthy During the Holidays
Brooke Gregory, Dietetics Major, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
December 2020
There are many great ways to unwrap the secrets...
Plant-Based, High Protein Foods
Chelsea Cobabe, Dietetics Major, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
November 2020
Everyone needs protein...
Are Nitrates Why Popeye Loved Spinach?
Lizzy Rowden, Dietetics Major, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
October 2020
We often hear that nitrates...
Peak Performance: It Takes a Village
Barbara Gordon, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND, Nutrition and Dietetics
September 2020
A new year, a new approach...
Instant Pot Cooking
Makayla Carpenter, BS, Graduate Student, Nutrition and Dietetics
August 2020
Quick, cheap and healthy meals are key, especially if you’re an athlete...
Nutrition Wellness Through Mindful Eating
Natalie Christensen, RD, CSSD, LD, SCORE Sports Dietitian
July 2020
The power of mindful eating in helping to cope with stress during a pandemic...
Cook, Eat, Compete
Tram Le, ISU Undergraduate Student, Nutrition and Dietetics
June 2020
Smart Cooking on the Run Every Day (SCORE) is a fantastic program
SCORE'ing on Social Media
Raquel Reese, SCORE Career Path Intern
May 2020
Hello, I’m Raquel! I am a Track and Field athlete and a Marketing major...
“COVID-19: An Idaho State Athletes Perspective"
Natalie Christensen, Sports Dietitian and Beth Hickey, Career Path Intern
April 2020
What is this quarantine like for Division 1 athletes at Idaho State...
“Eat Right, Bite by Bite”
Beth Hickey, Career Path Intern
March 2020
March is National Nutrition Month® and the theme for 2020 is...
Cross-Country, Culture, and Community
Jenifer Reader, MHE, RDN, LD
February 2020
ISU Nutrition & Dietetics students were excited to work with cross-country athletes...
Faux Burgers: Friend or Foe
Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
January 2020
Internationally respected sports nutritionist Nancy Clark weighs in...
Pillars of Recovery
Bridgett Von Kahle, NDTR, CDM, CFPP
December 2019
Many of us have become familiar with the life of a professional athlete...
Macronutrient Mania
Lisa Davis, BS, Grad Student, Nutrition and Dietetics
November 2019
Have you recently heard the word "macronutrient" or "macros"...
Mindfulness in Sport
Natalie Christensen, RDN, LD, CSSD October 2019
This year will be a good year...and I don’t just mean on the field...
Sports Nutrition Symposium 2019
Natalie Christensen, RDN, LD, CSSD September 2019
Each year, Dairy West holds a Sports Nutrition Symposium...
Zen and the Art of Cheese Making
Ryan Gerulf, MA
August 2019
In July of this year, I had the opportunity to go on a dairy tour...
Friends at Utah State University
Natalie Christensen, RD, CSSD, LD
July 2019
Every year Sports Dietitians from around the nation gather...
Need to Refuel? Guzzle a Chocolate Milk
Barbara Gordon, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND
June 2019
Google chocolate milk and refueling and nearly one million hits pop up...
Three Weeks in the Life of a Sports Dietitian
Nicole Barron, BS May 2019
My opportunity to get an inside look at sports-related nutrition started...
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Crockpot Meals Aren’t Just for Your Moms
Sydney Hubbard, ISU Undergraduate Student, Nutrition and Dietetics
April 2019
At the end of the day, all I want to come home to is my mother’s cooking...
'Fueling and Fitness' = Fair Fav…SCORE!
Jen Reader, MHE, RDN, LD March 2019
To celebrate National Nutrition Month...
Vegan Diet? Personal Choice for Athletes
Barbara Gordon, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND February 2019
What does a vegan meal plan mean to an athlete?
Have Fun in the Snow, But Don’t Forget to Hydrate
Allisha Weeden, PhD, RDN, LD January 2019
Snow is in the forecast and the excitement begins...
