sports nutrition – Nancy Clark RD

Power to Weight Ratio: Costs and benefits

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 14-03-2023

“I want to lose weight so other bikers don’t drop me on the hills.” “I plan to shed a few pounds before the marathon to be faster.” “Losing weight would...

Fueling for sports during Ramadan

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 04-03-2023

Written by guest blogger Mayma Chaibi of Simmons University It’s no doubt that fasting itself is a difficult task. Now imagine being an athlete or exercising while fasting. That is...

For athletes who fret about food and physique…

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 07-10-2022

Many athletes feel pressure to have a perfect body, perfect diet, and ideally, perfect performances. The stress-inducing trait of perfectionism often pushes athletes to not only become stronger and faster,...

Nutrition for Competitive Athletes

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 15-01-2022

Most athletes love to win! That said, many factors impact your ability to win. Some factors are out of your control, such as heat, humidity, wind, altitude, terrain, or playing...

Sports Nutrition Update from The American College of Sports Medicine

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 17-06-2021

The American College of Sports Medicine (www.ACSM.org) is a professional organization with more than 17,400 members who are doctors, dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologists, and other health professionals who work with...

Sports Nutrition Updates: Microbes, Bone Health, Hot Weather Exercise

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 15-04-2021

Do you know the bacteria in your gut can enhance athletic performance? Or the sports you play when you are a kid impact your bone health as a young adult?...

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...

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...