Nutrition

In my early years as a sports nutritionist, fat was a four-letter word. The mantra Eat fat. get fat scared runners away from consuming any kind of dietary fat. I had to practically beg athletes to include some fat in each meal.
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Most runners love chocolate in any form: candy bars, chocolate chip cookies, squares of dark chocolate. Over 60% of all US candy sales are chocolate-based. But how good—or bad—is chocolate for our health? Is it as health-promoting as we want it to be? What about all the sugar and caffeine that comes with the chocolate? Is dark chocolate a far better choice than milk chocolate? Below are answers regarding chocolate and your sports diet.
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Trail running demands sustained physical stamina and sharp cognitive focus. Many endurance athletes turn to engineered pre-workout formulas to power through grueling training blocks. These synthetic commercial drinks promise a massive surge in workout intensity.
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The American College of Sports is a professional organization for sport science researchers, educators, exercise physiologists, sports dietitians and doctors. At ACSM's Annual Meeting more than 4,500 members from around the globe presented their latest research.
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Running puts immense physical stress on your muscles and joints during long training sessions on the road. Finding the correct dietary fuel can make a massive difference in your daily recovery speeds and comfort.
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization with more than 14,000 members who are sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, exercise scientists, sports psychologists, and other health professionals who work with athletic people.
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Most research related to sports performance and nutrition is studied from the perspective of (male) athletes who have gotten sick or injured.
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is the nation's largest group of food and nutrition professionals. At their annual convention, members presented research and updates that might be of interest to you.
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Listening to podcasts while exercising can be a convenient time to learn about all sorts of topics, including nutrition. Podcasts can entertain you during yet-another long run, erg session, or workout at the gym.
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Professionals In Nutrition for Exercise & Sport (PINES) is an international organization whose mission is to educate athletes around the globe about how to fuel for optimal performance. Each year, PINES members present cutting-edge information at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.
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