Uncategorized – Nancy Clark RD

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...

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...

Athletes, Food & Fear of Weight Gain

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized , Weight on 17-03-2025

As a sports nutritionist, I spend too many counseling hours resolving the weight concerns of athletic people. Females and males alike come to me, trying to figure out how to...

Optimizing Your Immune Response

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized , Weight on 11-02-2025

I fear getting sick when I travel to competitions. Anything I can eat to prevent illness? What are the best foods to boost my immune system? I have nasty scrapes...

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...

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?...