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Hot Topics in Sports Nutrition from the American College of Sports Medicine

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Uncategorized , Weight on 13-06-2026

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization for exercise scientists, sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, sports psychologists, and other health professionals, educators, and researchers who work...

PINES 10 Questions & 10 Experts Session at ACSM Annual Meeting 2026

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Uncategorized on 14-05-2026

Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES) is pleased to host this session at the upcoming American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting. The date is Thursday 28 May...

Athletes & GLP-1s: Helpful or Harmful?

0 Comments , in Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized , Weight on 12-03-2026

I admit it. I get taken aback when I see professional athletes like tennis star Serena Williams touting the benefits of taking GLP-1 meds. GLP-1s (Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists) such...

The New Food Pyramid: Upside down!

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 11-02-2026

The New Food Pyramid: Upside down! Every five years, the US government updates our dietary guidelines (DG). Most athletes (and the general population) could care less about them. This year,...

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...