Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook – Page 3

Why do I gain weight after hard workouts???

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Weight on 15-01-2018

Dear Nancy, After a weekend filled with two days of hard workouts, I notice that my weight goes up a pound or two. I weigh more on Monday than I...

How much should I eat on a rest day?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 29-03-2017

Nancy, When we met for our nutrition appointment, you said that I need about 2,400 calories a day — including exercise — to maintain my weight. If I burn off...

Recipe for No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition on 01-10-2016

Here’s a tasty treat that’s easy to make — and popular with athletes who don’t like to cook. These no-bake peanut butter bites fit nicely into an afternoon snack. They...

Do you feel too tired, too often?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 07-05-2016

If you feel too tired, too often, you might want to learn from this case study. Tom, a 45-year-old hard-core gym-rat met with me because he wanted to have more...

What about the Paleo Diet…?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 11-10-2014

Q. Nancy, should I go on the Paleo Diet? I’m an avid fitness exerciser who wants to eat healthfully and take good care of my body. A. I am sure...

The Athlete’s Omelet: Not for breakfast only!

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition on 02-08-2014

Given that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, your chances of eating breakfast improve when you plan a meal that is both yummy and offers nutrients that...

Super Foods vs Standard Foods: Is one better?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 25-06-2014

Do you ever get tired of reading yet-another headline about The 10 Best Super Sports Foods, only be instructed to buy exotic fruits, ancient grains, and other unusual items? Do...

If you eat tons of protein, will you gain muscle?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 19-05-2014

True or False: College athletes who want to bulk up during the summer should eat slabs of roast beef and drink large protein shakes? False. Because the body can utilize...

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...