Beginner Triathlete - Diet & Nutrition articles

Triathletes and The Athlete's Kitchen

The Athlete’s Kitchen Copyright Feb. 2020: Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD

Carbs are the foundation of a sports diet.

You turned over a new leaf. You're eating clean. But then you get hungry ...

Ultra-processed foods and their impact on nutrition goals for runners and triathletes

Avoid ultra-processed foods while keeping snacks handy

Nancy brings triathletes a curated list of the best blogs, podcasts and books

Are plant-based burgers a good thing for endurance athletes?

Vegan, Gluten-free, Protein and more can be the source of nutrition myths for triathletes.

Sleeping, eating and living well for triathletes

A closer look at physiological goals as well as how to properly fuel before early morning workouts.

Trustworthy advice for how to fuel your body for top runner performance.

Is sugar just plain bad? Or does being very physically active mean it's OK?

How muscle mass, bone density and fat percentage can inform your training

Our nutrition writer sums up the latest findings