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Electrolyte replacement: Do you need a sports drink for sodium?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 08-07-2014

The food industry is again duping many active people. Just today I met with yet-another recreational exerciser who reported buying “electrolyte replacers” to drink after her 10-mile run. The run...

Mission Apolo: Built With Chocolate Milk

0 Comments , in Uncategorized on 05-06-2014

World-champion short-track speedskater Apolo Ohno has embarked upon training for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. That’s a huge switch from doing a short, intense burst of effort in...

What about high fructose corn syrup…???

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 07-05-2014

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a double molecule comprised of 45% glucose, 55% fructose—the same as honey and similar to white sugar (50% glucose, 50% fructose). Although HFCS is...

Recipe for Skillet Lasagna

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition on 02-05-2014

Looking for a quick and easy dinner tonight? Try this family-friendly recipe from my Sports Nutrition Guidebook. It is just one of many yummy sports food recipes that are simple...

What to drink on Marathon day?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 19-04-2014

The day of the marathon, your goal is to prevent dehydration so you stay out of the medical tent! Be sure to drink extra fluids (water, juice, sports drink) the...

What to eat Boston Marathon morning?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 19-04-2014

Because the Boston Marathon starts between 10:30 and 11:30, fueling can be a bit tricky. Here are a few thoughts to organize your pre-marathon eating. On Marathon Morning, be sure...

Is sugar bad for athletes?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 14-04-2014

Most athletes can metabolize sugar without problems. That’s because exercise enhances the transport of sugar from your blood into your muscles with far less insulin than needed by the body...

Carbo-loading tips for Boston Marathoners

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 14-04-2014

Without a doubt, what you eat and drink during the last few days and hours before the Boston Marathon makes a difference. By eating wisely and well, you can enjoy...

Sample carbo-loading menu

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 28-03-2014

Even if you do not / can not eat wheat, you can still carbo-load! Here’s how! The following 3,200 calorie high-carbohydrate diet provides about 3.5 grams carbohydrate per pound (8...

Quick Weight Quiz for Athletes

1 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 25-03-2014

True or False: If you want to lose weight, you need to go on a diet. False: Diets do not work. If diets did work, then everyone who has ever...