Running a Marathon? Your Fueling Questions Answered
Marathon season is in full swing, and many of my clients have come to me with nutrition questions for their big race. If you’re running a marathon soon, you should [...]
Become a Potassium Powerhouse
Stomach or muscle cramp? Eat a banana. How many times have you been told this by a coach, teammate or trainer after you caught a cramp. (See Three Key Benefits From [...]
Fuel for Thought: Gels, Bloks and Beans
Halfway through a full marathon or as you embark on the biking segment of a triathlon, your energy level dips. This is when an energy supplement can come into play. [...]
Winter Dehydration: Are You At Risk?
Staying hydrated in the summer is easier, because when you're working out in the heat, you notice how much you are sweating. However, when you're bundled up in cold, dry [...]
Healthy Hydration for Hockey Players
Hockey players have incredibly high sweat rates. Covered with equipment, they find it difficult to cool down despite playing in a cold ice arena. This makes hydration especially important for [...]
Individualize Your Hydration Schedule
There's absolutely no benefit to being dehydrated. (See Warning Signs of Dehydration.) For athletes, fluid intake is the most important nutrition consideration. Research has shown that a loss of body weight [...]