Beginner Triathlete - Diet & Nutrition articles

Several recipes including banana bread, carrot raisin muffins and oatmeal pancakes.

At ADA’s annual meeting registered dietitians presented the following information that addresses some of the nutrition questions and concerns of health-conscious exercisers and competitive athletes.

Don’t go without, just watch portion sizes and remember that there is ALWAYS time to get a short workout in…if you make the time!

Confusion still abounds regarding the role of bread in a sports diet. Some weight conscious athletes still fear bread as a fattening enemy.

As a sports-parent, you can be a good role model for athleticism and healthful food choices. What can you do to regain control without becoming the food police?

The purpose of this article is to look at caffeine (most commonly consumed as coffee) as part of a sports diet and to help you determine whether you want to take it or leave it.

Without doubt, the single most glaring error I have noticed is the scarce amount of fluids athletes ingest during a race!

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

The best hydration formula includes a mixture of salt and a variety of carbohydrates, amino acids are good to decrease muscle soreness but not necessary to increase performance.

Perhaps you, too, have wondered about the role of salt, or more correctly, sodium (the part of salt associated with high blood pressure) in your diet. This article can help you figure that out.

Do women inevitably gain fat with menopause? If weight gain is not due to the hormonal shifts of menopause, what does cause it?

During training and endurance events, athletes should be careful not to ingest more fluids than necessary.

The following is a sneak peak at Nancy Clark’s upcoming book on endurance nutrition - The Cyclist’s Food Guide: Fueling for the Distance

Perfect your pre, during and post workout nutrition. Key tips on ingestion of carbohydrate, protein and other nutrients.

Hydration and glycogen is the key to success in any sport. If you’re missing one, your game is going to suffer tremendously.