America’s Most Trusted Dietitian Team
America’s Most Trusted Dietitian Team
Nutrition For Performance Featured On PBS
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The Best Ways To Protect And Boost Collagen In Skin, According To Dermatologists
As it turns out, the wrinkle-fighting protein is actually worth the hype. “Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s the major building block of everything from tendons and ligaments to bones, muscles and skin,” says Tony Castillo, Miami-based registered dietitian, nutritionist and co-founder of Nutrition for Performance.”Think of it as the glue that holds everything in the body together,” he tells.
What is Speed Keto-and Is it a Sustainable Diet?
“Basically, Speed Keto is a hybrid program that combines the traditional ketogenic program with intermittent fasting,” Tony Castillo, RDN, nutrition consultant for RSP Nutrition, tells Health.
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Do I need to eat protein after my workout to maximize gains?
If you’re trying to build muscle and maximize your gains, should you be eating protein within an hour of your sweat sesh? Well, according to one registered dietitian, it depends. “My first question is: What did you eat before a workout? If the answer is nothing, you need protein to increase muscle building,” says Tony Castillo, MS, RDN, nutrition consultant for RSP Nutrition. “But if you had a protein-rich meal before your workout, it’s not as important to have protein right after a workout.”
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8 HEALTHY CONDIMENTS YOU SHOULD KEEP IN YOUR PANTRY, ACCORDING TO RDS
Yep, even RDs use BBQ sauce. They’re just picky with the kind they bring home. “Using BBQ sauce is an easy way to transform any dish,” Castillo says. “I always look for a lower-sugar option because it can add up quickly. Some contain as much sugar as a can of soda.” Date Lady makes a great option that’s gluten-free, as well as free of corn syrup and cane sugar.
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Does Glutamine Actually Help Crush Your Sugar Cravings?
Eating sugar is a habit. “The memory part of our brains, the hippocampus, helps us to remember the taste of sweets and plays a role in reward-seeking behavior, which pushes us to look for more sugar,” says Tony Castillo, MS, RDN, LDN, registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition consultant for RSP Nutrition. “Another part of our brains, caudate nucleus, is where habits are formed. So, if you typically eat chocolate after lunch, this will soon turn into a habit. Then, you will continue to look for sugar sweets at this time.”
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How to Overcome a Dreaded Weight Loss Plateau, According to Experts
Your body’s natural behaviors aside, there are also some other factors that can keep you from losing weight that have absolutely nothing to do with what you’re eating or how you’re exercising, according to Tony Castillo, a Florida-based nutrition consultant for RSP Nutrition. “You might have been sleeping less or have been dealing with more stress from work or family. Those are both reasons why someone may plateau,” he explains.
Podcasts We Have Been Featured In
Attention to Detail Podcast
Attention to Detail Podcast : Episode 134
Episode 127: Deep Dive Into Nutrition for Elite Level Athletes
Episode 28 : Using Nutrition to Maximize Your Athletic Performance
The Peak Performance Project
The Peak Performance Project : Episode 149
Vive Nutrition Podcast
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Top Nutrition Myths that Should Die In 2020
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 20
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Nutrition Expert Roundtable
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 45
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 38 | Travel Nutriton 101
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 36 | Do You Take Creatine?
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 32 | To FAD or Not to FAD
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 29 | Gelatin vs. Collagen
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 27 | Should you stop eating eggs to avoid heart disease?
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 22 | Ketogenic Diets
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 43 | Are You Vitamin D Deficient?
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 41 | From Disney Souz Chef to Future Chef RD
Vive Nutrition Podcast – Episode 39
Claire Chewing
Yours Chewly Podcast – Episode 58 | Bio….What?
Yours Chewly Podcast – Episode 40 | A Gentler Approach to Sports Nutrition
Tips With Toni
Tips With Toni: Episode 69 | BCAAs, Bird Feathers, Supplements & More
The Jenn Kennedy Show
Episode 38 : Tony Castillo | Hydrate or Diedrate
The Fit To Be Fierce Podcast
Episode 14 | 2 Guys Talk About Periods
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