Nutrition

As a sports nutritionist, I spend too many counseling hours resolving weight concerns of runners (and other athletics). Females and males alike come to me, trying to figure out how to lose weight. The eat less and move more paradigm doesn't always work. Weight is more than a matter of will power.
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Sweat contains more than just water; it has electrically  charged particles (electrolytes, commonly called minerals such as sodium) that help keep water in the right balance inside and outside of cells. You've likely seen ads for electrolyte supplements that highlight sodium.
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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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Most runners want to perform at their best. They train hard and fuel up/refuel in a manner that supports their desired physique. Despite their best efforts, they sometimes end up disappointed. They then start to train harder and restrict food to get even leaner. And that's where the problems often start.
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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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In today's food culture, we've demonized certain types of foods, such as those with abundant carbs, fat, salt, and sugar. The latest demon is ultra-processed foods.
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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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Staying healthy is a top priority for every runner (and athlete) who wants to be able to train well, improve their athletic performance, and compete at a high level. But runners get sick and injured. Even if you eat the healthiest diet around, torn ligaments, broken bones, cuts, scrapes, and bruises  happen—to say nothing of colds, Covid, and the flu.
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As a runner, I'm always on the lookout for nutritious and convenient snacks. One of my go-to choices is beef jerky. It's portable, high in protein, and tastes great!
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