Sports Nutrition – Page 22

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...

Coconut oil: Good or Bad?

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 29-08-2014

In the past year, my clients have become very curious about coconut oil. “What about coconut oil?” they ask. “Is it good or bad?” My answer is there is not...

The Athlete’s Omelet: Not for breakfast only!

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition on 02-08-2014

Given that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, your chances of eating breakfast improve when you plan a meal that is both yummy and offers nutrients that...

Electrolyte replacement: Do you need a sports drink for sodium?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 08-07-2014

The food industry is again duping many active people. Just today I met with yet-another recreational exerciser who reported buying “electrolyte replacers” to drink after her 10-mile run. The run...

Super Foods vs Standard Foods: Is one better?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 25-06-2014

Do you ever get tired of reading yet-another headline about The 10 Best Super Sports Foods, only be instructed to buy exotic fruits, ancient grains, and other unusual items? Do...

If you eat tons of protein, will you gain muscle?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 19-05-2014

True or False: College athletes who want to bulk up during the summer should eat slabs of roast beef and drink large protein shakes? False. Because the body can utilize...

What about high fructose corn syrup…???

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 07-05-2014

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a double molecule comprised of 45% glucose, 55% fructose—the same as honey and similar to white sugar (50% glucose, 50% fructose). Although HFCS is...