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Sports Nutrition: Hot Topics from #ACSM2024

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 16-06-2024

The American College of Sports (ACSM.org) is a professional organization for sports science researchers, educators, exercise physiologists, sports dietitians, and doctors At ACSM’s Annual Meeting (May 2024, Boston), more than...

Ultra-Processed Foods: Beyond the Headlines

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized , Weight on 14-05-2024

In today’s food culture, we’ve demonized certain types of foods, such as those with abundant carbs, fat, salt, and sugar. The latest demon is ultra-processed foods. You’ve seen the headlines:...

Coffee, Caffeine & Athletes: What To Know

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 12-04-2024

Thankfully for millions of athletes around the globe, coffee can be enjoyed guilt-free as part of a healthy sports diet. Coffee contains nutrient-dense plant compounds called phytochemicals that promote health...

Nutrition for Dancers: Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 11-04-2024

This blog is written by Jaelyn Angelo, a former ballet dancer and current nutrition student—and aspiring sports nutritionist—at Simmons University. Here are her words of wisdom to other dancers: As...

Eating to Win: Nutrition Tips for Competitive Athletes

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 16-03-2024

I’m wanting to run the best I can at the Boston Marathon. Any nutrition tips to help me reach my goal? How do Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady eat to...

Honey Nut Granola Recipe — a wholesome sports food

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition on 09-03-2024

This Honey Nut Granola recipe, found in Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, is a nutritious and delicious sports food offering a balanced combination of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and high-quality proteins. It...

Nutrition Advice: Does one-size-fit-all?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 12-02-2024

Most nutrition advice is targeted to the average American: Don’t drink fruit juice. Eat less sugar. Stay away from pasta. Take the saltshaker off the table. Does this same advice...

Athletes, Iron & Anemia

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 13-01-2024

My teammate eats ice chips like crazy. Isn’t that a sign of being anemic? Something must be wrong with me. I get out of breath just walking up a flight...

Fueling Tips for Single and Double Workouts

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized , Weight on 11-12-2023

As one coach aptly stated, “Too many athletes show up for training, but they don’t show up for meals. They might as well not show up for training.” So true!...

Food Shaming: Can we please stop it?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized , Weight on 13-11-2023

Once upon a time, food used to be one of life’s pleasures and athletes would eat with gusto. Today, food has become a source of anxiety—Will it ruin my health?...