Tara Maurice
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About Tara
I became a dietitian because I wanted to learn how nutrition impacts overall health. I wanted to help others find lasting health and wellness by educating and empowering them to improve their food choices and lifestyle behaviors.
Get To Know Tara
Favorite cultural dish or comfort food: Indian curry – medium hot, red or yellow
Go-to morning beverage: Coffee
Favorite thing to purchase at the grocery store or farmer’s market: Fresh herbs and salad greens
Sleep ritual I never forget: Nightly teaspoon of magnesium
Favorite recipe: Red lentil thai chilli
Favorite nutrient-packed snack: Yogurt, granola & fresh berries
Favorite book/TV show/movie: Book: The Secret Garden; Movie: Great Expectations; TV: The Office
Grocery shopping tip: Always go with a list!
What’s one small thing someone can do today to work toward a balanced eating pattern/lifestyle? Do not skip meals. Establishing a regular eating pattern will help with blood sugar stability, mood, energy and help to manage/avoid sugar cravings. A balanced eating pattern does not have to be 3 meals a day, but a routine of meals/snacks that works with your lifestyle and your health goals.
A habit you swear by: Moving my body daily – I love to run in the mornings. If running doesn’t fit into my schedule I always make time to walk at least 45 minutes – at once or in spurts throughout the day.
What’s your nutrition superpower? I am a very intuitive eater. I have a strong sense of what my body needs nutritionally (protein, carbs, fat, sweets, etc.) and I am almost always right! I also have a knack for guiding clients toward becoming more intuitive eaters themselves. I can teach them how to notice subtleties in hunger/satiety levels and improve their mindfulness around their eating habits.
Nutrition philosophy in a nutshell: I believe nutrition is very individual and there can be Health at Every Size. I believe in moderation and mindfulness. Mindful eating principles have helped me heal from pass gut issues and disordered eating patterns. I believe that the quality of our food matters and what we eat is just as important as why or how. Our food choices have an impact on our physical, mental and emotional health.
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English
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Dietetics, Ohio University
Dietetic Internship:
Columbia, South Carolina
Counseling Style:
Empathetic
Motivational
Supportive
Practical
Solution-oriented
The Truth About Carbo-Loading Before a Race
RD and ultra-marathoner Tara Maurice shares her thoughts on carb-loading and her recommendations for how to eat before a race to fuel optimal performance and recovery. She breaks down what she eats in the days leading up to a race, the optimal amount of carbs to be eating every day during your training cycle, and how to avoid feeling sluggish on race day. Tara specializes in exercise and sports nutrition, hormone health, GI concerns, and more.
Book a session with Tara to learn how to properly fuel your body with the nutrients it needs—whether to tackle a marathon, or a busy Tuesday.
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