Beginner Triathlete - Diet & Nutrition articles

A review of 8 credible podcasts focusing on nutrition

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

Is giving into cravings necessarily a bad thing?

If we don’t stop the obesity epidemic, an estimated 42% of all Americans will be obese in 18 years. One-third will be diabetic. Our kids will die at a younger age than their parents.

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

Lose weight by eating chocolate for breakfast. Refuel after your workouts not with a sports drink, but instead with chocolate milk.

Body composition for triathletes: goals can also be demons.

Lack of food and fluids can take the fun out of your outdoor activities. These tips can help you fuel wisely for cold weather workouts.

Nutrition highlights from The American College of Sports Medicine 2013.

Endurance Athletes and Carbs, Protein, Electrolytes and Caffeine

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

Striving to eat a perfect diet commonly results in deprivation of foods you truly like to eat. You will inevitably end up binging on those foods, sooner or later. Learn how to eat normally.

If you are an athlete who struggles with losing those last few pounds, take note. Weight issues may have little to do with body fat and more to do with “I'm not good enough.”