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Is There Lead in Your Protein Powder?
What Female Athletes Need to Know As a sports dietitian working with hundreds of female athletes over the years, I’ve come to appreciate how vital protein is for recovery, performance, and muscle growth. But recently, a concerning topic has caught my attention — and likely yours too — after Consumer Reports released findings showing that many popular protein powders contain detectable levels of lead and other heavy metals. I covered this in detail on Episode #242 of the Fem
Lindsey Cortes
Oct 304 min read


Steps to REDS Recovery
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) is a condition that affects athletes when there's an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. This energy deficit can lead to a range of health and performance issues. Lindsey Cortes has many podcast episodes specifically dedicated to explaining REDS and offering tips for prevention and treatment, linked at the end of this article. This article offers an overview of REDS, the steps to begin REDS Recovery including the REDS Re
Lindsey Cortes
Jun 65 min read


Understanding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Signs, Testing, and the Road to HA Recovery
Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is a condition that affects many women—especially athletes, high-achievers, or those under chronic stress—but remains widely misunderstood or even misdiagnosed.
Lindsey Cortes
Jun 55 min read


3:1 Post-Workout Recovery Smoothie
This simple fruit & yogurt smoothie will help fuel female athletes recover from workouts hitting 20g of protein.
Lindsey Cortes
Apr 11 min read


Top Priorities for Teen Athlete Nutrition: grow & develop into a strong athlete
A teenage female athlete is growing, changing, and working hard to achieve their athletic goals. Proper nutrition is incredibly important du
Lindsey Cortes
Mar 3010 min read


Mediterranean RICE bowl: EASY LUNCH AT HOME OR ON THE GO!
This quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired rice bowl will help fuel female athletes!
Lindsey Cortes
Mar 301 min read


Calculating protein requirements for athletes: How much protein do you really need?
These days, it seems like every nutrition or health concern is solved by “more protein.” Want to perform better? More protein. Want to...
Lindsey Cortes
Mar 286 min read
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