protein – Nancy Clark RD

Considerations when building a vegan sports diet

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 13-06-2020

Vegan and vegetarian diets are here to stay; they are not a passing fad. The busy lifestyle of vegan athletes can create nutrition challenges. For example, when eating on the...

Which is better: chickpea or wheat pasta?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 29-05-2020

Nancy, I have a quick question. When choosing a pasta to incorporate into my meals for starch, is there a difference between pasta made from wheat flour compared to chickpeas?...

Protein, Plant-based Diets & Athletes

1 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 30-03-2020

From social media to television shows, we are constantly bombarded with mixed messages about protein. No wonder many athletes struggle over how to consume the best sports diet. They want...

Sports Nutrition Updates

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Weight on 09-12-2019

Sports nutrition was a hot topic at this years’ annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Exposition (FNCE), hosted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the nation’s largest group of...

Faux Burgers: Friend or Foe?

0 Comments , in Uncategorized on 12-09-2019

Eating more plant-based protein appeals to many health-conscious athletes who want to reduce their intake of saturated fat as well stand up for the environment and animal welfare concerns. As...

Thinking about becoming a vegan athlete?

4 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 12-08-2019

Fact or Fiction: The vegan diet is unlikely to support optimal performance in athletes? Fiction! No evidence suggests a nutritionally balanced vegan diet impairs athletic performance (1,2). Google vegan athletes;...

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: Elite vs. Recreational Athletes

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 11-03-2019

Nancy, do you offer different nutrition recommendations for elite athletes as compared to recreational exercisers? I am highly competitive, work out intensely, and often wonder if I am eating to...

Comparing dairy milk to milk alternatives

3 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 21-11-2018

If you are allergic to cows milk, choose a vegan diet, or prefer to limit your intake of dairy foods for whatever reason, here is how dairy milk compares to...

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...