Sports Nutrition – Nancy Clark RD

The New Food Pyramid: Upside down!

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 11-02-2026

The New Food Pyramid: Upside down! Every five years, the US government updates our dietary guidelines (DG). Most athletes (and the general population) could care less about them. This year,...

What Makes Athletes Healthy?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 13-01-2026

Most research related to sports performance and nutrition is studied from the perspective of (male) athletes who have gotten sick or injured and want to know: Why did I get...

Sodium: How much does an athlete really need?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 14-11-2025

Sweat contains more than just water; it has electrically charged particles (electrolytes, commonly called minerals such as sodium) that help keep water in the right balance inside and outside of...

Sports Nutrition Podcasts for Athletes

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized , Weight on 15-10-2025

Listening to podcasts while exercising can be a convenient opportunity to educate yourself about all-things-nutrition. Nutrition podcasts can not only entertain you during yet another long run, erg session, or...

The Sugar Debate: Friend or Foe?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 03-09-2025

• I’ve cut out sugar. Gurus on social media say it’s fattening, a waste of calories, and toxic. • I have a sweet tooth. Given the choice of eating more...

Sport Supplements: What you should know

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Uncategorized on 13-08-2025

As a sport dietitian, I get asked many questions about supplements. What’s the best protein powder, pre-workout energy booster, or recovery drink? Are these products all they are promoted to...

Sports Nutrition News from the American College of Sports Medicine

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized , Weight on 14-07-2025

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization with more than 14,000 members who are sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, exercise scientists, sports psychologists, and other health...

Sports Foods: Questions and Concerns

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 14-06-2025

Professionals In Nutrition for Exercise & Sport (PINES) is an international organization whose mission is to educate athletes around the globe about how to fuel for optimal performance. Each year,...

Fats and OIls: Facts and Fads

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 15-05-2025

In my early years as a sports nutritionist, fat was a four-letter word. The mantra Eat fat, get fat scared athletes away from consuming any kind of dietary fat. I...

How to Carbohydrate Load For Every Diet (omnivore, vegan, gluten-free)

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 15-04-2025

Regardless of consuming a vegan, gluten-free, or omnivore diet, you will need to fuel well to obtain the best results for the Boston Marathon! Here are some sample carb-loading menu...