Sports Nutrition – Page 6

For athletes who fret about food and physique…

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 07-10-2022

Many athletes feel pressure to have a perfect body, perfect diet, and ideally, perfect performances. The stress-inducing trait of perfectionism often pushes athletes to not only become stronger and faster,...

Chocolate and Athletes

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 14-09-2022

During a long bike ride, I snack on chocolate to boost my energy. After a hard workout, chocolate milk is my go-to recovery food. Yum! How bad—or good—is chocolate for...

Can diet help athletes manage ADHD?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 16-08-2022

As a sports nutritionist, I commonly counsel athletes who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—generally referred to as ADHD (or ADD). ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention. It affects...

Blood Tests, Biomarkers & Athletic Performance

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 27-07-2022

As a sports nutrition counselor and writer, I try my best to keep up with the latest science regarding ways that athletes can enhance their performance. My clients often ask...

Caffeine and Athletic Performance

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 15-07-2022

Coffee, Caffeine and Caffeinated foods: What Do Athletes Need to Know? Below are highlights from a talk given by Louise Burke PhD of Australian Catholic University and Ben Desbrow PhD...

Commercial Sports Foods: A Matter of Preference

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 19-06-2022

“I thought I was supposed to use gels during long runs. Can candy work just as well..?” “Are electrolyte tablets the best way to replace sodium loses from sweaty workouts?”...

Recipe for Banana Ice Cream

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 21-04-2022

Written by guest blogger and Simmons University Nutrition student Mayma Chaibi Many sports-active people have a sweet tooth for ice cream, yet some have concerns about how “unhealthy” it is....

Alcohol & Athletes: Good? Bad? Ugly?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 18-04-2022

When asked “Is beer good for runners?”, running legend Jim Fixx’s answer was “Sure, if it’s the other guy drinking it!” By abstaining from alcohol, you can indeed gain an...

Talking About Weight

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Uncategorized , Weight on 24-03-2022

Written by Mayma Chaibi, guest blogger and nutrition student at Simmons University As part of my fieldwork with Nancy Clark, I listened to a podcast titled Words Matter: Eating Disorders...

FUELING THE ULTRA-DISTANCE ATHLETE

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 24-03-2022

If you are an endurance athlete who is training for an Ironman triathlon, century bike ride, or a swim across the English Channel, you need a food plan. Don’t be...