Sports Nutrition – Page 22

Should I eat before a morning run?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 15-04-2015

I run at 5:30 in the morning and generally don’t eat anything. I’ve read that I shouldn’t run on empty. If there were just one food to eat—easily digestible—which one...

Half vs. Full Marathons: Fueling differences?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 25-03-2015

Q. I am new to running and am training for my first half-marathon. Is there a difference between fueling for a half-marathon vs. a full 26.2-mile marathon? A. One difference...

How much junk food (if any) is OK to eat?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 12-03-2015

While some people try to avoid any form of a sweet treat, salty snack or other form of so called “junk food”, others wonder how much they can eat without...

Struggling with constipation?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 02-02-2015

Nancy— I have one of those embarrassing questions to ask: How can I resolve my struggle with constipation? Four or five days can go by without my having a bowel...

Dreading the food-filled holidays?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 15-12-2014

I received this holiday letter from Carolyn Costin, the director of Monte Nido Eating Disorders Treatment Centers (Montenido.com). Her thoughtful words capture all that I want to say to my...

What happens when you overeat?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Uncategorized , Weight on 24-11-2014

From Thanksgiving to New Years Eve, most of us try hard to maintain weight. But sometimes we just overeat. What is the fate of those excess calories? Do they all...

Apple Crisp Recipe: Perfect for tailgating!

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 17-10-2014

It’s apple-picking season, so pick a few extra to make this yummy Apple Crisp. This recipe will be a big hit when tailgating before a game, or for players who...

What about the Paleo Diet…?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 11-10-2014

Q. Nancy, should I go on the Paleo Diet? I’m an avid fitness exerciser who wants to eat healthfully and take good care of my body. A. I am sure...

For athletes who just can’t seem to eat normally….

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 04-10-2014

Many of my clients come to me, wishing they could just eat normally. They see their chaotic or restrictive eating as being a problem that creates issues with their weight,...

Why do some athletes eat more than others?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Uncategorized on 15-09-2014

Some athletes are less active than others –even if they do the same amount of exercise. In their non-exercise hours, they tend to be sedentary. They look forward to finishing...