Fuel: Navigating the Holidays
With the changing of the seasons there are many things to look forward to. Cool, crisp mornings, sweaters, a crackling fire in the fireplace, pumpkin-flavored everything, and beautiful fall foliage.…
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Fuel: Eat Real Food
Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. —Michael Pollan For simple, honest food rules to live by, Michael Pollan says it best. We used to eat real food. Many years…
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Fuel: Listen to Your Body
“Listen to your body.” This is a phrase I’ve heard many times over the past few months as I recover from Achilles surgery. Heck, it’s even a phrase I’ve…
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Fuel: The Physiology of Cravings
What is a craving? Mostly, a craving is a desire to consume a specific flavor, texture, or food. But where does this intense desire come from? Often, a need or…
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Beating the Holiday Rush – Athlete’s Guide to Good Eating
Christmas sugar cookies. Cranberry-pecan cheese balls. Bacon cheddar spread with crackers. Good eats and the holidays go hand-in-hand. Late November through December can be one of the most challenging times…
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Nutrition for Female Athletes: Facts, Myths and Psychology
Each year since the passage of Title IX, greater numbers of women from all age groups have been competing in endurance sports. Like their male competitors, they share many of…
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Does Caffeine Help You Cruise — or Crash?
Written by By Donna Marlor, BSN, RD, CSSD (published from our archives) I had just finished a 10k. Just finished. Face still red and flushed, sweat on my forehead, sensations heightened.…
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Can Healthy Fats Improve Performance?
Endurance athletes are always looking for ways to maximize their energy. Traditionally, the emphasis for fueling exercise has been on carbohydrates, and for good reason. Who hasn’t been in a…
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Keeping Nutrition Resolutions on Track
Diet has a tremendous impact on an athlete’s life. Fueling up on nutrient poor foods can short circuit hours of dedicated training. Not only can performance be lackluster, nutrient deficiencies…
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Performance Nutrition: Is Stress Ruining Your Diet?
I recently received an email from a colleague who happens to be the CEO of a wellness consulting firm, a certified strength and conditioning coach, and a competitive runner. He…
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