Beginner Triathlete - Diet & Nutrition articles

A review of 8 credible podcasts focusing on nutrition

Triathletes and Nutrition in the Off Season: Give Yourself a Break

Although you cannot change your genetics and your tendency to fidget, you can boost your calorie intake. Here are five tips to help you bulk-up healthfully.

Myths and Tips about the Role of Bread in a Triathlete's Diet

Recipe for Triathlete Goodies: Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Muffins (Gluten-free) recipe

Solid nutrition principles for those not wanting to put a lot of thought into eating healthy.

In this day and age of energy bars, protein powders and weight gain shakes, many athletes forget about “real" foods such as peanut butter. Peanut butter is perhaps the best sport food around.

Is oatmeal really a good source of nutrition and energy for endurance athletes?

What's best to eat for recovery after a hard workout? How many carbohydrates do you need? Do you need protein? What about electrolytes?

I drink during my runs but I am a profuse sweater and it seems like I just can't keep up with my fluid needs. Would it be helpful to switch to an electrolyte drink for my fluid needs?

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

To help implement your resolutions (or those of your friends and family members), I recommend the following books, most of which are written by nutrition experts: registered dietitians (RD).

Can athletes use the glycemic index ranking system to determine what to eat before, during, and after exercise?