Katie Ullery-Syvarth, RD, LD, CSSDLinked In: Katie SyvarthPhone: 859-429-3205 The dreaded procedure of wisdom teeth recovery is one that often seems to vary in recovery time. I will have patients that take a few days to recover and then some that it seems to take weeks. But one thing is the same: keeping your body […]

Katie Ullery-Syvarth, RD, LD, CSSDLinked In: Katie SyvarthPhone: 859-429-3205 Remember when we were babies playing sports and after every game a parent would bring snacks? They do this because they know their kids just ran hard and will be hungry.   Guess what? Some things don’t change as we get older. Even if you are an […]

4 Steps to Boost Night Time Performance Bethany Crask, RD, LD, CSSDLinked In: Bethany CraskPhone: 859-429-3205 Workouts happen at all different times during the day, including evenings. To optimize evening performace it is important to follow 4 key principles: fuel all day long, include a pre and post workout snack, and find a unique eating […]

Katie Ullery-Syvarth, RD, LD, CSSDLinked In: Katie SyvarthPhone: 859-429-3205 Fueling During the Game: More Than Just for Runners During game fuel is often an overlooked aspect of athletic performance, and it’s commonly thought of as something only necessary for long-distance runners or ultra-marathon athletes. However, the truth is that many athletes—across a variety of sports—can […]

15 Favorite Pre Workout Snack ideas from a Sports RD Katie Ullery-Syvarth, RD, LD, CSSDLinked In: Katie SyvarthPhone: 859-429-3205 As a Sports Dietitian I am constantly on the hunt for pre workout snacks that fuel my body, but also ones that nourish my body while are also affordable and convenient. Let’s all be clear, there […]

Katie Ullery-Syvarth, RD, LD, CSSDLinked In: Katie SyvarthPhone: 859-429-3205 All I did was get down in the defensive stance, and it was gone. This was my first experience with an ACL tear. And as a senior in high school it was devastating. So many of us have been there, have gone through surgeries and had […]

A snack for performance can take place anytime of the day, and depending on the part of the season you are in may need more planning and strategy to what and when you are eating them. Aiming for fuel that won’t upset your stomach or fuel that can help rebuild muscle faster.

A lot of athletes struggle with organization, food preparation, and time management which results  in food being pushed to the side or forgotten. That can lead to ignoring hunger signals and low energy intake in athletes. When this happens for a few consecutive days, performance starts to decline due to low energy availability (LEA) in the body. The term for this is Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport or RED-s. This is harmful to the body as it effects all our organs! You are at a higher risk for stress fractures, loss of menses, decrease in testosterone, decrease GI function, increased stress on the heart, and negative

As a parent, have you ever noticed that your athlete’s friends aren’t eating lunch? Many high school athletes tell me that peer pressure makes them uncomfortable about eating in front of others or they fear being the odd one out. It’s a tough balancing act—trying to fit in while also striving to excel in their sport and discover their identities.

Katie Ullery-Syvarth, RD, LD, CSSDLinked In: Katie SyvarthPhone: 859-429-3205 Making sure that you are meeting your energy needs ALL DAY LONG with consistent fuel! There are many components to being great at your sport, and there is more to it than just the physical ability to actually do your sport. Taking care of your body, […]