Metabolic Efficiency

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Pumpkin Flapjacks 2 (Birch Benders base)

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Pumpkin Flapjacks 2 (Birch Benders base)

Say what? Pancakes before a workout? Uh huh… and there’s pumpkin involved. Don’t be scared.

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Chia COManGO Pudding

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Chia COManGO Pudding

Chia pudding doesn’t have to be thick and overly sweet. This recipe makes for a metabolically efficient snack that is sure to satisfy after a summer workout or to break up the afternoon with creamy chia coolness.

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Chia Cocon'Oat Flapjacks

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Chia Cocon'Oat Flapjacks

Chia seeds are so nutritionally cool, even when they get stuck in your teeth. This flapjack is egg-free, gluten-free, added-sugar-free, and can be made vegan.

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Review of Iconic and Evolve Shakes

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Review of Iconic and Evolve Shakes

Ready-to-drink shakes vary in their quality, taste, and nutritional value. I recently gave the ol’ palate a taste test to these two bottled shakes. Read on for the scoop!

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3M: Microwaveable Mock Muffin with Blueberries

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3M: Microwaveable Mock Muffin with Blueberries

I’m intrigued with the “muffin in a cup” quickie concoctions. A quick Google search shows over 40 million hits, so I’m not the only one who has some interest… right?

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Upgraded pancakes (Kodiak base)

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Upgraded pancakes (Kodiak base)

The Nutrition Mechanic increased the OF (“oomph factor”) for this boxed pancake mix and delight ensued: an improved carb to protein ratio and not having to ride the blood sugar roller coaster. Bonus points for tasting so good!

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Metabolic Efficiency: Friend and Certainly Not Foe

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Metabolic Efficiency: Friend and Certainly Not Foe

Nutrition is a very touchy and emotional topic for many people, particularly athletes. Metabolic Efficiency Training and its nutrition strategies are commonly misinterpreted and misunderstood. Get more of the lowdown here, ya'll.

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Amy’s story: From Weight Watchers to Metabolic Efficiency Training

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Amy’s story: From Weight Watchers to Metabolic Efficiency Training

I have encountered many men and women who had either no success or very short-lived success with the WW program over the years, but this post is NOT to dismiss the potential benefits of WW. It is merely to tell a story about Amy and how she found "another way" for success.

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My metabolic efficiency status leading into IMCDA

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My metabolic efficiency status leading into IMCDA

In my work as a Sport Dietitian, I have guided many levels of triathletes with their daily and training nutrition leading up to Ironman.  But now it’s my turn to feel the challenges of Ironman nutrition.

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“Dina’s knowledge, thoroughness, passion, and compassion were instrumental not only in helping me uncover where my daily/pre/post-workout nutrition was lacking, but also in coming up with ways that were specific to me and my lifestyle to help me prioritize and plan my day to fuel properly and feel my best whether on or off the trails/mountains.”
— Rebecca B, ultra endurance athlete