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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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The Year of Nothing... and Everything, Part 3

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The Year of Nothing... and Everything, Part 3

Many people don’t know Board Certified Sport Dietitians/Registered Dietitians exist, don’t realize the value of working with one, or simply prefer to do trial and error until they just can’t any longer.  As somewhat of a shy gal, this has given me some fun challenges as I work to educate more local coaches and athletes as to the value of li’l ol’ me and what I love doing as a career.  

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The Year of Nothing… and Everything, Part 1

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The Year of Nothing… and Everything, Part 1

My plans for participating in a few cycling and running events were sidelined in 2016 due to an early season bike accident that left me with a severely fractured elbow and injured shoulder. But so what that there was no finish line for me to cross in 2016?  Sometimes we athletes need to view these “life events” as a journey similar to training for a competition. How do we endure to get to that "different" finish line of healing or coping?

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Why you need a sweat sodium test

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Why you need a sweat sodium test

No matter your sport, where you live, or your athletic ability... we SWEAT. Some of us sweat more or less. Some of us are more salty than others. Why does it matter and why should you care?  Bottom line is that it can be a game changer.

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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