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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...

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...

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...

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...

Nutrition for Competitive Athletes

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 15-01-2022

Most athletes love to win! That said, many factors impact your ability to win. Some factors are out of your control, such as heat, humidity, wind, altitude, terrain, or playing...

Sports Nutrition Myths: Busted!

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 11-06-2019

Keeping up with the latest science-based sports nutrition recommendations is a challenge. We are constantly bombarded with media messages touting the next miracle sports food or supplement that will enhance...

Sports Nutrition Updates on Carb, Pro, Fat, Fluids & Supplements

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 10-07-2018

Staying on top of the latest sports nutrition information is a challenge. That’s why I attend the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). ACSM is a...

Hydration Update: Sports drinks, Sweat Rate & Caffeine

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 21-04-2016

I always like to attend (and present at) sports medicine conferences. Before the Boston Marathon, I enjoyed the American Medical Athletic Association’s sports medicine meeting and particularly liked the hydration...

Caffeine for Sports Performance

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 01-03-2014

For athletes, caffeine is a proven performance enhancer. In their new book Caffeine for Sports Performance, sports dietitians Louise Burke and Ben Desbrow and exercise physiologist Lawrence Spriet address all-things-caffeine...