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Peanut Butter: Among the Best of Sports Foods

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 15-04-2026

“I always eat a bagel with peanut butter before my long runs.” “PB & J sandwiches are my go-to fuel during long bike rides.” “I stay away from peanut butter;...

Fats and OIls: Facts and Fads

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 15-05-2025

In my early years as a sports nutritionist, fat was a four-letter word. The mantra Eat fat, get fat scared athletes away from consuming any kind of dietary fat. I...

Sports Nutrition on a Budget

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 12-11-2024

Athletes get hungry—and feeding hungry athletes can get quite expensive. I commonly hear comments such as: My teenage athletes are eating me out of house and home. Protein bars and...

Nutrition Advice: Does one-size-fit-all?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 12-02-2024

Most nutrition advice is targeted to the average American: Don’t drink fruit juice. Eat less sugar. Stay away from pasta. Take the saltshaker off the table. Does this same advice...

Sports Nutrition News You Can Use

3 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 12-10-2023

Staying on top of the latest sports nutrition news can be a full-time job. Between conferences, webinars, and journal articles, I learn a lot of information that I like to...

Breakfast and Lunch: Food for Thought

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 10-02-2023

Enjoyment of food should be one of life’s pleasures. Unfortunately, I counsel too many athletes who scrutinize food and talk about eating nutrients (protein, carbs, and fat). They put a...

Peanut Butter: Do you love it? Or fear it?

1 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 14-10-2021

“I love peanut butter but I don’t buy it. Otherwise I over-eat it.” “Peanut butter is so fattening—but so yummy.” “Is almond butter better healthier than peanut butter?” Peanut butter...

Family-friendly Recipe for Savory African Peanut Stew

2 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 30-10-2020

Looking for a family-friendly meal (assuming no peanut allergies) that happens to be gluten-free and can easily be made in a vegan version? This stew is creamy, savory, and just...

Recipe: Peanut butter muffin with dark chocolate chips

0 Comments , in Recipies , Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 17-01-2019

Today’s recipe, Peanut Butter Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips is courtesy of Kate Scarlata RD, author The Low FODMAP Diet, Step by Step. The muffins are low in FODMAPS and are...

Peanut Butter: Why it’s an excellent sports foods

3 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 10-05-2017

Peanut butter (PB) is a popular sports food that is not only yummy but also health-promoting. I routinely choose to enjoy two (!) PB sandwiches a day: one for lunch...