RED-S: What’s That?
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clarke MS RD CSSD RED-S stands for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. It happens when athletes eat...
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leahheadon
- Feb 9, 2022
- 5 min
Yes, Even Athletes Get Heart Disease…
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD As he indulged in a jumbo sugar-covered fried pastry, the athlete unabashedly...
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leahheadon
- Jan 14, 2022
- 4 min
Nutrition for Competitive Athletes
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD Most athletes love to win! Many factors impact your ability to perform at your best....
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leahheadon
- Dec 14, 2021
- 5 min
Oats for Athletes
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, Ms, RD, CSSD As you may recall from nursery songs, Mares eat oats and Does eat oats—and so do...
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leahheadon
- Nov 15, 2021
- 4 min
Personalized Sports Nutrition: What should I eat?
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD Wouldn’t it be nice if athletes could get a genetic test that tells them precisely...
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leahheadon
- Sep 14, 2021
- 4 min
Male Athletes & Eating Disorders
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD Guys, do you know that eating disorders are not just a woman’s issue? An estimated 8%...
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leahheadon
- Aug 19, 2021
- 4 min
The Athlete's Kitchen: Sports Supplements & Performance
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD In their effort to enhance energy and optimize performance, many athletes purchase...
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leahheadon
- Jun 13, 2021
- 4 min
Sports Nutrition Nuggets from The American College of Sports Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine (www.ACSM.org) is a professional organization with more than 17,400 members who are doctors,...
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leahheadon
- May 13, 2021
- 4 min
The Athlete's Kitchen- Sugar Substitutes: Good, Bad, Ugly?
As the weather warms up, athletes will be drinking more beverages ... and have questions about diet soda vs sugar-sweetened soda,...
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leahheadon
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
British Cycling Guide to Nutrition
Cycling is fairly unique as a sport in that it’s relatively easy to keep fuelled while you’re doing it. You can carry a veritable picnic...
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leahheadon
- Apr 18, 2021
- 4 min
The Athlete’s Kitchen: Sports Nutrition Update: Microbes, Bones & Hot Weather
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD. Do you know the bacteria in your gut can enhance athletic performance? Or the sports...
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leahheadon
- Mar 13, 2021
- 4 min
Exercising to Attain a Perfect Body: A Futile Effort?
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD Body size, looks, and weight are concerns for many athletes. Some athletes have to be...
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leahheadon
- Feb 10, 2021
- 4 min
Teaming Up with Good Nutrition
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD. If you are a solo athlete, such as a singles rower, figure skater, or runner, the...
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leahheadon
- Jan 13, 2021
- 4 min
The ABC's of Sports Nutrition
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD. Believe it or not, eating a good sports diet can be simple. Yet too many athletes...
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leahheadon
- Dec 10, 2020
- 4 min
The Athletes Kitchen- The Quest for Thinness
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD Many athletes have engraved this message into their brains: The lighter I am, the...
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leahheadon
- Nov 13, 2020
- 4 min
The Athlete's Kitchen- Athletes, Injuries & Nutrition
Athletes get injured. It’s part of the deal. Be it a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or a pulled muscle, the questions arise: What can I...
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leahheadon
- Oct 14, 2020
- 4 min
MidLife Weight Gain- How to curb it!
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CISSN “I used to be skinny when I was a runner in college. Look at me now. My BMI says I...
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leahheadon
- Sep 10, 2020
- 4 min
Nutrition Tactics for Building Muscle
Most athletes want to have strong muscles to be more powerful, help prevent injuries, add protection for contact sports such as rugby or...
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leahheadon
- Aug 10, 2020
- 4 min
The Athlete's Kitchen-Hot Weather Hydration
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD Hot Weather Hydration Tips Steaming hot summers bring up nutrition questions for...
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leahheadon
- Jul 16, 2020
- 4 min
The Athlete's Kitchen-Intestinal Distress: Gutting It Out
Brought to you courtesy of Nancy Clarke, MS RD CSSD While some athletes have cast iron stomachs and few concerns about what and when they...
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leahheadon
- Nov 19
- 4 min
Food Shaming: Can we please stop it?
Once upon a time, food used to be one of life's pleasures and athletes would eat with gusto. Today, food has become a source of...
leahheadon
- Oct 11
- 4 min
Sports Nutrition News You Can Use
Staying on top of the latest sports nutrition news can be a full-time job. Between conferences, webinars, and journal articles, I learn a...
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