This latest heat wave truly was something else. Atlanta hit 100 degrees last month — a first for the city since June 26, 2024. Statewide heat advisories were not hard to come by, covering nearly the whole state.

Things have cooled down since, but for those spending time outdoors it begs the question: How do you keep Georgia’s weather from sapping your energy? From heat-related summer fatigue to exercising outside in the cold winter, there’s something that can help Georgia exercisers through any weather: snacks.

Registered dietitian Jennifer Frediani , Ph.D., is an Emory University professor and researcher that specializes in diabetes, weight and blood glucose. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution spoke with Frediani to figure out exactly why it’s important for people to be wary of their

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