Beginner Triathlete - Diet & Nutrition articles

Does It Matter When You Eat?

The science of fueling for performance in athletes

Why Am I So Tired?

Sports nutrition researchers weigh in on carbs, digestion, hydration and more

Are grains really all that bad for us? To listen to some athletes talk, you'd think grain foods are the dieter's demon. Often demoted to being “just carbs,” whole grains are more than that.

The name of the fueling game is: How can you buy enough healthy calories with the least amount of money? These practical tips can help optimize a low-budget sports diet.

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

In this era of over-abundant processed foods, I contend that eating cooked beans enhances intake of a variety of important vitamins and minerals for athletes.

So what is the best way to lose weight quickly? Do you simply "starve yourself” by eating as little as possible? The answer depends on your long-term goals.

Questions arise among health-conscious athletes: Should I eat fish or avoid it? Does the risk of mercury poisoning and PCB toxins outweigh the health benefits from eating fish?

Below are just a few tips from sports dietitians and other health professionals who help active people transform their food fears into peaceful fueling.

By not keeping pace with your carbohydrate stores during training, you quickly deplete the necessary fuel for your working muscles.

As an athlete who shows responsibility by training hard, you'll miss the boat if you are irresponsible with fueling your hard worked body.

Thoughts on low carbohydrate diets in conjuntion with triathlon training.

What happens in your body when you eat, fast or workout?