Beginner Triathlete - Diet & Nutrition articles

If you are like many active people, you feel totally confused about what to eat. You listen to a plethora of nutrition experts, read food labels, and then try to piece the information together.

Part two covers protein after workouts, caffeine usage during racing, the reason for muscle fatigue and general nutrition guidelines.

"I'm 'good' at breakfast and lunch, but after I get home from the gym at night, I end up devouring everything in sight. On weekends, my eating is even crazier." Sound familiar?

"What are the current ideas on supplements for the triathlete?" This article will give you some real food options for many of the important nutrients.

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.

Here's a peek at a few new healthful foods that taste good, are good-for-you, and can add variety to your daily sports diet. Look for them in your local grocery store or natural foods store.

Can you recommend a vitamin and mineral complex to support a triathlete and our diets?

If you are looking for a simple, yet special, gift for your running buddy, teammate, or active friend, enjoy making one of these recipes that will be sure to please any hungry athlete.

Top experts in triathlon nutrition answer your common training and race day nutrition questions.

What can you do? You can implement small but sustainable changes that you can happily maintain for the rest of your life. The changes might have more to do with lifestyle than food.

Maintaining bone health throughout the lifespan should be a priority for all athletes, starting as youngsters and continuing as master's athletes.

How best to hydrate during an endurance event like a triathlon is currently the topic of considerable discussion and research. Here is what some of the latest research shows.

Learn about the latest research on supplements, training and calories.

I'm tapering this week for my first sprint triathlon. I'm thinking I may need to adjust my calorie intake for the decreased workout load? How do I make sure I am properly fueled for the race?

Time and again, athletes repeatedly ask questions about sugar, protein, supplements, caffeine, carbs, recovery, and body fat. These answers will help you resolve confusing nutrition issues.