Nancy Clark – Nancy Clark RD

Exercising to attain a perfect body: a futile effort?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 16-03-2021

Body size, looks, and weight are concerns for many athletes. Some athletes have to be light for a specific weight class (rowing, wrestling, mixed martial arts). Others want to be...

Sport Fuel Recipe: Best Banana Bread

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition on 02-03-2021

If you love banana bread, this recipe is for you! It uses nourishing ingredients you can find in the pantry, is simple to make, and best of all it only...

Teaming Up with Good Nutrition

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 10-02-2021

If you are a solo athlete, such as a singles rower, figure skater, or runner, the benefits that come from fueling your body wisely benefit you personally. Team athletes, however,...

The ABC’s of Sports Nutrition

1 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 13-01-2021

Believe it or not, eating a good sports diet can be simple. Yet too many athletes have created a complex and confusing eating program with good and bad foods, lots...

Is the Lighter Athlete the Better Athlete?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 10-12-2020

Many athletes have engraved this message into their brains: The lighter I am, the better I will perform. While lugging around excess flab can indeed slow you down, many dieting...

Athletes, Injuries & Nutrition

2 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 09-11-2020

Athletes get injured. It’s part of the deal. Be it a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or a pulled muscle, the questions arise: What can I eat to recover faster? Would...

Midlife Weight Gain

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Weight on 15-10-2020

“I used to be skinny when I was a runner in college. Look at me now. My BMI says I am “obese.” “Despite exercising regularly, I’ve gained weight with menopause...

Want to Build More Muscle? — Nutrition Tactics

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 11-09-2020

Most athletes want to have strong muscles to be more powerful, help prevent injuries, add protection for contact sports such as rugby or (American) football, and yes, to look buff....

Hot Weather Hydration Tips

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 11-08-2020

Steaming hot summers bring up nutrition questions for athletes who are training and competing in the heat: How can I tell if I’ve had enough to drink? Should I be...