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About Heather Caplan, RDN

Heather Caplan is a registered dietitian with a private practice based out of Washington DC. She writes about running and nutrition for various publications, and on her own Real Talk RD blog at heathercaplan.com.

Expert Tips for Optimal Race-Day Fueling
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Expert Tips for Optimal Race-Day Fueling

Nutrition

Expert Tips for Optimal Race-Day Fueling

Read what expert sports nutritionists advise about how to eat and drink before and during your race.

By Heather Caplan, RDN|2018-02-21T23:50:19+00:00February 21st, 2018|Nutrition|0 Comments

How to Replace Electrolytes with Real Food
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How to Replace Electrolytes with Real Food

Nutrition

How to Replace Electrolytes with Real Food

How to replace electrolytes with real food.

By Heather Caplan, RDN|2018-02-21T23:49:45+00:00January 17th, 2018|Nutrition|0 Comments

How to Eat Smart During Your Off-Season
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How to Eat Smart During Your Off-Season

General Nutrition, Nutrition

How to Eat Smart During Your Off-Season

Smart fueling between training cycles means listening to your body.

By Heather Caplan, RDN|2017-12-07T17:20:41+00:00December 6th, 2017|General Nutrition, Nutrition|0 Comments

The Truth About Tryptophan
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The Truth About Tryptophan

General Nutrition, Nutrition

The Truth About Tryptophan

Don't blame tryptophan for skipping a run this holiday season!

By Heather Caplan, RDN|2017-11-22T22:40:24+00:00November 22nd, 2017|General Nutrition, Nutrition|0 Comments

Why Runners Don’t Need A Diet ‘Cheat Day’
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Why Runners Don’t Need A Diet ‘Cheat Day’

General Nutrition, Nutrition

Why Runners Don’t Need A Diet ‘Cheat Day’

Don't 'cheat' on your diet. Just make smart nutritional choices.

By Heather Caplan, RDN|2017-11-13T20:13:14+00:00November 13th, 2017|General Nutrition, Nutrition|0 Comments

Real Foods for Your Sports Nutrition Needs
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Real Foods for Your Sports Nutrition Needs

Nutrition

Real Foods for Your Sports Nutrition Needs

No gels, no problem. With a little planning, "real food" delivers optimal run nutrition.

By Heather Caplan, RDN|2017-11-07T02:00:34+00:00November 6th, 2017|Nutrition|0 Comments

The Benefits of Reducing Sugar in Your Diet
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The Benefits of Reducing Sugar in Your Diet

Nutrition

The Benefits of Reducing Sugar in Your Diet

A dietitician's take on the benefits of reducing sugar in your diet.

By Heather Caplan, RDN|2017-12-01T20:05:57+00:00November 5th, 2017|Nutrition|0 Comments

How to Know What to Eat Before You Run
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How to Know What to Eat Before You Run

Nutrition

How to Know What to Eat Before You Run

How to determine what you should eat before running.

By Heather Caplan, RDN|2017-11-07T03:41:11+00:00November 4th, 2017|Nutrition|0 Comments

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