How many times have you found yourself in the kitchen, staring into the fridge or the pantry looking for something to eat even though you weren’t actually hungry. How many of us have ever been to a party and continued to eat chips and dip past the point of satiety. For triathletes, this scenario is [...]
How many times have you found yourself in the kitchen, staring into the fridge or the pantry looking for something to eat even though you weren’t actually hungry. How many of us have ever been to a party and continued to eat chips and dip past the point of satiety. For triathletes, this scenario is [...]
Do triathletes need extra antioxidants? This question comes up quite often and remains a hotly debated topic. Keep in mind that we train relatively heavy in regards to intensity and duration throughout the course of the year. This increases free radicals and thus causes oxidative stress in the body. Elevated free radicals and their resulting [...]
Turkey breast- Serving size: 3 oz, 120 calories, 1 g fat, 0g carbohydrate, 26 g protein. Turkey may top the list because it contains more protein per calorie than similar size cuts of other meats. It not only takes the number one spot on Thanksgiving dinner, but it fits nicely into multiple dishes as a [...]
Why is it important to see a registered dietitian?
If you eat food, good nutrition advice is helpful- go figure. In terms of diet quality and long term health, a diet consultation can be as important as spring cleaning, a financial assessment or annual physical exam. If you have any of the following goals for [...]
Whether your working towards a podium finish or just planning on competing in your first triathlon, what you eat (and drink) during training and racing can make the difference between meeting your goals and falling short. Done right, nutrient intake can make triathlon more enjoyable and shave seconds or even minutes off each leg of [...]
