After receiving my PhD from the University of Connecticut, I began working with athletes on their mental games. Over the years, I learned the increasing importance of the athlete's nutritional state. This was made very clear one day when I was working with a golfer who, in great frustration, told me he had once again choked on the 15th hole. As we discussed this pattern, I realized that it was not so much a matter of his mental techniques not working, but rather a result of his blood sugar dropping. I realized I had to learn more about nutrition.

Having now completed an MS in Human Nutrition, and being awarded my CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist) certification and LDN (licensed dietary nutritionist), I am confident that I am fully addressing both the athlete's mind and body.

It has also become clear to me that it is never too late nor never too early to make nutrition a priority in one’s life. For example as we age it is important to help our bodies called mitochondria which are responsible for our energy. Similarly young children for dietary habits that will stay with them their entire lives. Brain development, which needs proper nutrition, is occurring throughout early childhood. Also, relationships with food whether helpful or harmful are a critical part of a child’s eating habits.

As I work with people of various ages I have seen evidence of this. I am increasingly reminded how important nutrition is for us physically, cognitively and emotionally at every state of our lives.