Nutrition for Athletes
How To Fuel If You’re Gluten Free
“Gluten-free” is a phrase that has spread like wildfire over the last few years, and it’s often...
How To Run A Sub 2-Hour Half Marathon +Training Plan
Use this free 10-week half marathon training plan to finally run a half marathon in less than 2...
10 Sports Nutrition Myths To Stop Believing
10 sports nutrition myths that are hurting your performance. An RDs set the record straight on...
25 No Added Sugar Snack Options
These 25 no added sugar snack ideas are great for anyone looking to cut back on added sugar. Plus,...
What Is Beetroot Juice & Should You Drink It?
If you're a runner (as I know many of my readers are), you've probably heard some rumblings about...
10 Best Races In NYC
Whether you're from New York or coming from out of town, these are the 10 races you should try to...
The Best Time of The Day To Eat Protein, Carbs, and Fat
Does it matter what time of the day you eat carbs, protein and fat for muscle gain and weight...
How I Became A Faster Runner and Started To Love The Treadmill
(This post contains affiliate links. I was not compensated to write this review, and all opinions...
Peanut Butter Pretzel Date Balls
I originally published this recipe in 2014, right before running my second half marathon. When I...
How to carb load for a marathon (or any long distance race)
The ultimate guide to carb loading for your next marathon, half marathon or triathlon for maximum...
An Inflammation Fighting Lettuce Wrap
'Inflammation' is a trendy buzz word in the nutrition world. It gets thrown around like crazy,...
Is It Okay To Drink Orange Juice Before A Workout?
Orange juice is synonymous with breakfast, but is it a good thing to have before a workout?...
I’m Natalie Rizzo, an NYC-based Registered Dietitian.
My mission is to help everyday athletes fuel their fitness with plants.











